BBC News - Africa
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1 hour 20 min ago
Despite opposition to the deal, Ghana's president says 40 more deportees will arrive from the US.
3 hours 21 min ago
The parties of both President Lazarus Chakwera and his main rival, Peter Mutharika, say they won Tuesday's poll.
4 hours 22 min ago
A specialist took the gold artefact from a Cairo museum and sold it through a jeweller, officials say.
5 hours 17 min ago
Rwanda will make history when it becomes the first African nation to host cycling's Road World Championships from 21-28 September.
10 hours 9 min ago
Marguerite Gnakadé has become a vocal critic of Togo's long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé.
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 21:27
Police suspect some of the victims were accused of witchcraft by others on the boat that had travelled from Senegal.
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 16:59
A photo of the 3,000-year-old bracelet has been sent to airports, seaports and border crossings to stop it being smuggled out of the country.
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 14:51
Islamists fighters are trying to prevent deliveries of fuel and other essential supplies to landlocked Mali.
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 13:57
Kenya's Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 13:57
Kenya's Beatrice Chebet is aiming to become just the third woman to clinch a 5,000m-10,000m double at the World Athletics Championships.
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 11:42
The 32-year-old footballer was in court accused of raping two women and sexually assaulting another.
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 11:20
Niger's army has failed to contain the jihadist insurgency, with dozens killed in recent attacks.
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 04:34
As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.
Wed, 09/17/2025 - 04:34
As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.
Tue, 09/16/2025 - 19:36
Million of litres of highly acidic waste spilled into rivers in a copper-mining area, farmers say.
Tue, 09/16/2025 - 18:33
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.
Tue, 09/16/2025 - 18:33
The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.
Tue, 09/16/2025 - 17:39
If no candidate wins more than half the votes, the top two contenders will head to a run-off.
Tue, 09/16/2025 - 16:06
The young men are seen dancing to a remix of a campaign song, with altered lyrics.
Tue, 09/16/2025 - 15:48
Faith Kipyegon storms to a fourth world 1500m title and extends her streak of dominance with a fifth consecutive global gold in the event.
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