BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 day 5 hours ago
Fri, 10/23/2020 - 18:39
Opposition supporters are contesting results showing President Alpha Condé, 82, set for re-election.
Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:24
The Feminist Coalition also advises people to follow any curfews in place in their states.
Fri, 10/23/2020 - 12:15
It follows talks between military leaders from the government and representatives of Gen Haftar's forces.
Fri, 10/23/2020 - 11:30
Two families whose lives have been forever changed by police violence seek justice for their loved ones.
Fri, 10/23/2020 - 08:54
Leaders of 46 African federations call on Ahmad to pursue a second term as Confederation of African Football president.
Fri, 10/23/2020 - 07:43
Nigeria midfielder John Ogu calls on his team to boycott upcoming matches in protest at the country's government.
Fri, 10/23/2020 - 01:18
Misleading claims about protests against a controversial police unit have been widely shared.
Fri, 10/23/2020 - 01:07
Tanzania's Tundu Lissu, who was shot in 2017, hopes to unseat President John Magufuli.
Fri, 10/23/2020 - 01:04
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.
Thu, 10/22/2020 - 16:36
Beyoncé said she wanted to help the anti-police brutality protesters but some were not impressed.
Thu, 10/22/2020 - 14:05
At least 12 people were killed by security forces during Tuesday's protests in Lagos, Amnesty says.
Thu, 10/22/2020 - 01:18
President John Magufuli’s idiosyncratic handling of Covid-19 has put Tanzania in the global spotlight.
Thu, 10/22/2020 - 01:16
An organiser of protests against police brutality in Nigeria tells the BBC he saw soldiers shoot people dead.
Wed, 10/21/2020 - 21:15
A lawsuit seeks compensation from a subsidiary of Anglo American over alleged mass poisoning.
Wed, 10/21/2020 - 18:18
There were violent clashes at an End Sars demonstration and protestors claim the army opened fire 'to kill'.
Wed, 10/21/2020 - 17:13
Witnesses say soldiers opened fire on demonstrators in Nigeria's biggest city on Tuesday.
Wed, 10/21/2020 - 15:47
Demonstrations against a controversial police unit have been taking place for two weeks.
Wed, 10/21/2020 - 12:56
It comes amid reports that several people have been shot dead or wounded at a protest in Lagos.
Tue, 10/20/2020 - 23:18
Casualty figures and who opened fire in Lagos are not yet known, as anti-police anger spreads.
Tue, 10/20/2020 - 18:34
Officials say the Chinese national ordered the killings while captaining a Taiwanese vessel in 2012.
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