BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 day 8 hours ago
Fri, 07/04/2025 - 13:07
Something more realistic will replace ambitious plans dreamt up by singer Akon, officials tell the BBC.
Fri, 07/04/2025 - 12:09
The two tourists were trampled to death by a female elephant that was with a calf, police say.
Fri, 07/04/2025 - 11:57
Gen Assimi Goïta is set to remain in power until at least 2030 - his term can be renewed indefinitely.
Fri, 07/04/2025 - 11:25
Peter Rufai is hailed as a "giant of football" after the former Nigeria goalkeeper died aged 61 following a prolonged illness.
Fri, 07/04/2025 - 11:25
Peter Rufai is hailed as a "giant of football" after the former Nigeria goalkeeper died aged 61 following a prolonged illness.
Fri, 07/04/2025 - 10:20
Gen Assimi Goïta is set to remain in power until at least 2030 - his term can be renewed indefinitely.
Fri, 07/04/2025 - 10:00
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.
Fri, 07/04/2025 - 10:00
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.
Fri, 07/04/2025 - 10:00
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.
Fri, 07/04/2025 - 10:00
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.
Fri, 07/04/2025 - 08:26
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Fri, 07/04/2025 - 08:26
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Fri, 07/04/2025 - 08:26
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Fri, 07/04/2025 - 08:26
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Thu, 07/03/2025 - 18:09
Africa's "premier diva" has been honoured after more than 40 years in the industry.
Thu, 07/03/2025 - 17:45
The dam on the Blue Nile has caused major tensions with Egypt and Sudan, and raised fears of war.
Thu, 07/03/2025 - 15:22
The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.
Thu, 07/03/2025 - 15:22
The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.
Thu, 07/03/2025 - 15:20
His unexpected withdrawal has sparked speculation of a power struggle within the ruling party.
Thu, 07/03/2025 - 11:00
Botswana's Keitumetse Dithebe says the lowest-ranked side at Wafcon 2024 carry belief after reaching the last eight on their debut.
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