BBC News - Africa
Updated: 13 hours 9 min ago
Sat, 08/11/2025 - 01:04
Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.
Fri, 07/11/2025 - 22:46
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Fri, 07/11/2025 - 14:10
The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.
Fri, 07/11/2025 - 01:30
BBC Verify tracks how the RSF killed unarmed people in a massacre that humanitarian officials believe left 2,000 dead.
Fri, 07/11/2025 - 00:51
Ismaila Sarr shines as Crystal Palace earn first home victory in Europa Conference League this term.
Thu, 06/11/2025 - 17:39
The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.
Thu, 06/11/2025 - 16:04
This follows confirmation by a global hunger monitor that famine conditions are spreading in conflict zones.
Thu, 06/11/2025 - 11:57
The West Ham boss says he is "honoured" to act as a role model and believes there are "a lot" of talented black coaches who can follow in his footsteps.
Thu, 06/11/2025 - 10:27
Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?
Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:28
The Chadema politician was seized before the presidential elections, which AU observers say was "compromised".
Thu, 06/11/2025 - 09:13
It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.
Thu, 06/11/2025 - 01:32
Donald Trump says thousands of Christians are being killed in Nigeria - where has he got the numbers from?
Wed, 05/11/2025 - 18:30
Morocco suffer a blow before the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as their captain Achraf Hakimi injures an ankle injury playing for PSG.
Wed, 05/11/2025 - 18:01
A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.
Wed, 05/11/2025 - 18:01
A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.
Wed, 05/11/2025 - 15:00
Operation Dudula has been picketing clinics and hospital, turning away those without South African papers.
Wed, 05/11/2025 - 12:00
Morocco controls much of Western Sahara, although part of it is controlled by a pro-independence movement.
Wed, 05/11/2025 - 07:23
A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.
Wed, 05/11/2025 - 07:23
A BBC investigation finds evidence that young African women are being tricked into building Russian drones.
Tue, 04/11/2025 - 19:07
Cameroon, Egypt, Ivory Coast and Mali become the final four qualifiers for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations based on their world rankings.
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