BBC News - Africa
Updated: 5 days 9 hours ago
Thu, 12/09/2021 - 01:23
The US promotes democracy and China builds infrastructure but people in Africa want both.
Thu, 12/09/2021 - 01:05
The Nigerian writer shares her experience of grief and her thoughts on "cancel culture" and trans rights.
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 18:53
It's reported that up to one million doses of Covid vaccine in Nigeria have expired and are to be destroyed.
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 16:23
Nigeria's all-women lawyers offering free services to those unable to get bail and people facing long pre-trial detentions.
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 13:09
They are charged with incitement to debauchery, gender discrimination and violence against women.
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 09:01
A profile of BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 nominee Ntando Mahlangu.
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 01:57
A small study in South Africa suggests the new variant could partially evade the Pfizer jab.
Wed, 12/08/2021 - 01:40
A 19-year-old tells of his harrowing ordeal at the hands of traffickers who tricked him and his parents.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 16:22
A landmark ruling during a matrimonial case in Kenya acknowledged that housework is work.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 13:56
Vice-President Prosper Bazombanza says at least 69 more people are being treated for injuries.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 10:51
Authorities are calling the incident a "shooting spree", in which the killer also took his own life.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 09:32
A profile of BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 nominee Faith Kipyegon.
Tue, 12/07/2021 - 01:05
The first year of a free trade deal in Africa has spurred investment, but more needs to be done.
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 20:12
Amelie Osborn-Smith says she'd expected to lose her foot, but doctors say she'll be able to walk on it again.
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 18:56
The UK has placed travel restrictions on arrivals from Nigeria and several other African countries - are they fair?
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:58
Professor Willem Hanekom says that the Omicron variant "is spreading extraordinarily fast in South Africa".
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:33
The father of Sylvester Oromoni, 12, believes he was attacked for refusing to join a “cult group”.
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 16:31
Nigeria - which was added to the red list on Monday - describes the restrictions as "selective".
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 09:18
Amelie Osborn-Smith says her brain went into "overdrive" as she fought off the reptile in Zambia.
Mon, 12/06/2021 - 06:44
The shortlist for BBC African Sports Personality of the Year 2021 award is revealed - and you can vote for your favourite.
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