BBC News - Africa
Updated: 51 min 6 sec ago
Thu, 04/13/2023 - 02:47
Desperate to reach Mayotte, Christian Ally Moussa boarded a small fishing boat in Madagascar.
Thu, 04/13/2023 - 01:15
The vaccine - R21 - was up to 80% effective in early-stage clinical trials.
Thu, 04/13/2023 - 01:03
How researchers are pinning their hopes on a climate-resilient coffee species.
Wed, 04/12/2023 - 21:20
British troops can now be tried for murder committed against Kenyans in Kenya.
Wed, 04/12/2023 - 01:37
The anti-gay sentiment in East Africa is a convenient distraction for leaders, argues Sammy Awami.
Tue, 04/11/2023 - 18:14
The father of Nandipha Magudumana appears in court in South Africa over Thabo Bester's prison breakout.
Tue, 04/11/2023 - 14:49
Organisers of continent's new T20 franchise competition looking at slot in the calendar that could clash with England's Hundred.
Tue, 04/11/2023 - 03:38
Two overcrowded fishing boats carrying 800 and 400 people are found off the coast of Sicily.
Mon, 04/10/2023 - 15:29
Tens of thousands of people demonstrate in Amhara against the decision to scrap regional forces.
Sun, 04/09/2023 - 08:14
Israel Adesanya knocks out Alex Pereira in stunning fashion to reclaim the middleweight title at UFC 287 in Miami.
Sun, 04/09/2023 - 01:11
What a driver's licence discarded on a migrant boat reveals about those crossing from Africa to Europe.
Sat, 04/08/2023 - 22:40
Nobody has claimed responsibility for the attacks that left 44 dead, but jihadist violence in the northern Sahel is common.
Sat, 04/08/2023 - 17:58
Thabo Bester, known as the "Facebook rapist", escaped from South African prison last year.
Fri, 04/07/2023 - 18:03
At least 51 people die in an attack in Benue State, where people are searching for more bodies.
Fri, 04/07/2023 - 17:53
The men are accused of killing Luca Attanasio and two others after attacking a UN convoy in DR Congo.
Fri, 04/07/2023 - 12:48
From cold therapy to extreme visualisation - how some African athletes use unusual tactics to help them stay competitive.
Fri, 04/07/2023 - 12:16
Atul and Rajesh Gupta, implicated in a major corruption scandal, had been arrested in UAE last year.
Thu, 04/06/2023 - 23:51
Umutesi Stewart survived the Rwandan genocide and now lives in Scotland with her family.
Thu, 04/06/2023 - 20:44
Mary Goretti Kitutu denies involvement in the theft of roofing intended for Ugandan communities.
Thu, 04/06/2023 - 12:06
Victor Wanyama on a potential Kenya comeback, Lionel Messi in MLS and why Spurs should re-hire Mauricio Pochettino.
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