BBC News - Africa
Updated: 15 hours 57 min ago
Wed, 08/30/2023 - 15:42
Kenyan giants Gor Mahia target title defence after a revival led by Northern Ireland's Johnny McKinstry.
Wed, 08/30/2023 - 11:29
Soldiers go on TV to say they are annulling the results of the election won by President Bongo.
Wed, 08/30/2023 - 08:49
Twelve officers appear on national television to announce they are cancelling the results of Saturday's election.
Wed, 08/30/2023 - 08:30
The military took over the government in Niger. Here’s why the US doesn’t want to call it an overthrow.
Wed, 08/30/2023 - 01:53
BBC team spends 24 hours with Tunisia's coast guard, as it finds people desperate to cross continents.
Tue, 08/29/2023 - 14:23
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana is recalled by Cameroon, despite announcing his international retirement last year.
Tue, 08/29/2023 - 14:12
He is charged with "aggravated homosexuality" under tough new anti-LGBTQ legislation enacted in May.
Tue, 08/29/2023 - 01:55
Salif Keïta has been appointed by the junta head as his special adviser on cultural affairs.
Mon, 08/28/2023 - 17:37
France's president praises the diplomat for staying put despite being told to go by Niger's junta.
Mon, 08/28/2023 - 12:39
Mamatou "Bavieux" Toure is expected to be re-elected despite being in prison for corruption.
Mon, 08/28/2023 - 12:38
Libya's foreign minister is suspended amid outrage over direct talks with historical foe Israel.
Mon, 08/28/2023 - 11:30
Kar Hao Teoh was on holiday with his family in South Africa when they were caught up in protests.
Mon, 08/28/2023 - 00:41
Mystery surrounds a plane from Egypt loaded with money, fake gold and guns that was seized in Zambia.
Sun, 08/27/2023 - 06:16
Mnangagwa came to power in Zimbabwe after a 2017 coup which ousted long-time ruler Robert Mugabe.
Sun, 08/27/2023 - 01:44
The BBC's Andrew Harding reflects on his years in a country of increasingly stark contrasts.
Sat, 08/26/2023 - 17:15
Many homes are without electricity since Friday and Nairobi's main airport was plunged into darkness.
Sat, 08/26/2023 - 13:05
The incumbent President Ali Bongo hopes to extend his family's five-decade grip on power.
Sat, 08/26/2023 - 08:47
Outlawed in the 1960s for being "inhumane" the current president wants to bring it back.
Sat, 08/26/2023 - 03:18
Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future.
Fri, 08/25/2023 - 23:15
France says the coup leaders have no authority to order such an expulsion, as ties deteriorate rapidly.
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