BBC News - Africa
Updated: 3 days 18 hours ago
Mon, 10/26/2020 - 13:23
Ethiopian writer Maaza Mengiste has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize for her book, The Shadow King.
Mon, 10/26/2020 - 10:48
Millions of polluting and unsafe used cars from rich nations are exported to Africa and Asia.
Mon, 10/26/2020 - 09:14
Seven stowaways, believed to be Nigerians seeking asylum, were handed over to Hampshire Police.
Mon, 10/26/2020 - 02:11
Hugely popular "bongo flava" musicians are kept on a tight leash when it comes to politics.
Mon, 10/26/2020 - 02:03
Women and girls are fighting back against sexual harassment like never before.
Sun, 10/25/2020 - 21:56
Morocco's RS Berkane win the Confederation Cup as they beat Egyptians Pyramids 1-0 in a hard-fought contest in Rabat.
Sun, 10/25/2020 - 12:12
The opposition wins the presidency for the first time since independence from the UK.
Sat, 10/24/2020 - 23:25
The shooting of unarmed protesters earlier this week sparked the worst street violence seen in two decades.
Sat, 10/24/2020 - 21:13
Officials have blamed Anglophone secessionists for the attack on a private school in a restive region.
Sat, 10/24/2020 - 13:44
Its PM condemns "aggressions" after Donald Trump says Egypt might destroy a controversial Nile dam.
Sat, 10/24/2020 - 10:10
Nigerian-American activist Opal Tometi co-founded the Black Lives Matter movement in 2013.
Sat, 10/24/2020 - 01:51
The campaign against police brutality has encouraged young Nigerians to take on the older generation.
Fri, 10/23/2020 - 18:51
Sudan becomes the third Arab country in weeks to agree to normalise ties with its historical foe.
Fri, 10/23/2020 - 18:49
Mostly civilians, but also police and soldiers have died in protests against police brutality.
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.
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