BBC News - Africa
Updated: 10 hours 6 min ago
Fri, 07/06/2018 - 03:00
The Congolese woman threatened to push away a ladder as police tried to reach her, say officials.
Thu, 07/05/2018 - 21:06
Alexander Monson, the son of a British Lord, died of brain injuries while in police custody in Kenya.
Thu, 07/05/2018 - 17:12
The remains of at least two people are found among a pride of lions in a game reserve.
Thu, 07/05/2018 - 15:47
Sherrie Silver choreographed Childish Gambino's 'This is America' video, and now she gives her top tips on being a great dancer.
Thu, 07/05/2018 - 15:23
The wild banana that might save the world's banana crop may itself go extinct, scientists have revealed.
Thu, 07/05/2018 - 14:11
A self-styled traditional healer is shot dead after a client tests his "bullet-proof" charms on him.
Thu, 07/05/2018 - 11:11
Tunisia are open to the idea of a tri-nation bid for the 2030 World Cup along with Morocco and Algeria.
Thu, 07/05/2018 - 09:07
BBC Sport Africa caught up with the former Super Falcon footballer.
Thu, 07/05/2018 - 01:06
This symphony orchestra in Ghana is making new audiences 'fall in love with classical music'.
Thu, 07/05/2018 - 00:13
France’s president has visited a nightclub founded by legendary musician Fela Kuti in Lagos.
Wed, 07/04/2018 - 19:00
The loss of the endangered northern white rhino could be reversed by IVF, say scientists.
Wed, 07/04/2018 - 18:45
Malawi's president is accused of receiving a kickback from a $4m contract, which is being investigated by the anti-graft agency.
Wed, 07/04/2018 - 18:44
Josephine Iyamu is the first person to be convicted under Modern Slavery Act laws passed in 2015.
Wed, 07/04/2018 - 18:42
The Patel dam on a private farm burst in May killing more than 47 people - most of them children.
Wed, 07/04/2018 - 18:24
France's president tells the BBC that Europe will be dealing with migration from Africa for decades.
Wed, 07/04/2018 - 18:06
French President Emmanuel Macron tries his hand at speaking Pidgin during a visit to Lagos, Nigeria.
Wed, 07/04/2018 - 16:08
Fifa President Gianni Infantino is saddened that no African team made it to the second round of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Wed, 07/04/2018 - 11:56
Leon Balogun says Nigeria need to play a bit "dirtier" and be more cold-blooded following the Super Eagles' World Cup exit.
Wed, 07/04/2018 - 03:30
The US is deporting record numbers of Somalis - some of whom have lived in America almost all their lives.
Wed, 07/04/2018 - 03:04
A new exhibition reappraises the work of Harry Burton, who photographed the decade-long Tutankhamun excavation.
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