BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 day 23 hours ago
Sun, 05/04/2025 - 05:50
"He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.
Sun, 05/04/2025 - 05:50
"He is a God [who approves] of polygamy," rang out as a congregation celebrated 55 marriages over Easter.
Sat, 05/03/2025 - 19:49
Faure Gnassingbé's new role has no official term limits and his critics say it is a "coup d'état".
Sat, 05/03/2025 - 12:28
Ali Laarayedh is the latest high-profile critic of the president to be jailed as campaigners slam "sham trials".
Fri, 05/02/2025 - 18:54
Tidjane Thiam is challenging a court decision removing him from the electoral roll ahead of October's poll.
Fri, 05/02/2025 - 18:54
Tidjane Thiam is challenging a court decision removing him from the electoral roll ahead of October's poll.
Fri, 05/02/2025 - 18:53
Tidjane Thiam has been banned from standing in October's elections in Ivory Coast. So what is his next move?
Fri, 05/02/2025 - 18:49
Lydia Mugambe kept a young woman as an unpaid nanny and maid at her home in Oxfordshire.
Fri, 05/02/2025 - 15:48
The social media giant has challenged demands to pay $290m over regulatory violations.
Fri, 05/02/2025 - 15:31
Tidjane Thiam is challenging a court decision removing him from the electoral roll ahead of October's poll.
Fri, 05/02/2025 - 15:01
The bodyguard of opposition leader Bobi Wine went missing five days ago, leading to fears for his safety.
Fri, 05/02/2025 - 14:09
Joshlin Smith's disappearance last year sent shockwaves across South Africa. She is yet to be found.
Fri, 05/02/2025 - 09:19
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Fri, 05/02/2025 - 09:19
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Fri, 05/02/2025 - 09:19
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Fri, 05/02/2025 - 01:16
BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.
Fri, 05/02/2025 - 01:16
BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.
Fri, 05/02/2025 - 01:16
BBC Verify tracks a man accused of selling places on a migrant boat which left dozens dead after getting lost at sea.
Thu, 05/01/2025 - 15:33
The attack on a Catholic priest comes amid rising political tensions ahead of October's elections.
Thu, 05/01/2025 - 14:25
He is accused of backing M23 rebels in the east but he has previously denied links to the group.
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