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Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 10:05
The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.
Categories: Africa, Défense

'It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond': Sierra Leone hit by lab-grown challenge

Thu, 04/06/2026 - 01:00
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 18:12
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 14:38
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 09:39
The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show

Wed, 03/06/2026 - 07:13
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Categories: Africa, Défense

Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 21:28
DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Two shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre plan

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 20:32
Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 16:51
The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.
Categories: Africa, Défense

How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 01:20
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Ghana boss Queiroz no qualms over Partey selection

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 21:11
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 16:30
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 14:03
Egypt's Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was revamped.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 03:32
Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria World Cup squad

Sun, 31/05/2026 - 17:49
Luca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - is named in Algeria's squad for the upcoming World Cup.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Bulls overpower Munster to reach URC semi-finals

Sat, 30/05/2026 - 15:49
Munster's United Rugby Championship title hopes are ended in ruthless fashion by the Bulls, who score six tries to overpower the Irish province in their quarter-final in Pretoria.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa

Sat, 30/05/2026 - 04:56
South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Abula - Nigeria's indigenous game with lofty ambitions

Fri, 29/05/2026 - 17:03
Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire, local police say

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 10:09
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 20:50
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
Categories: Africa, Afrique

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