BBC News - Africa
Updated: 2 hours 23 min ago
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 21:22
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he was "appalled" by reports that 460 civilians had been killed in el-Fasher.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:10
RSF troops executed a number of unarmed people after seizing el-Fasher, videos reviewed by BBC Verify show.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 16:00
Sudan was thrown into disarray in 2023 when its army and a paramilitary group began a power struggle.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 13:57
Two WFP officials are give 72 hours to leave without explanation - days after a key city falls to the RSF.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 13:39
Opposition supporters accuse the government of undermining democracy, and say the elections are not free and fair.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 11:22
Hadush Kebatu is flown to Ethiopia after being recaptured in London following a two-day manhunt.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 10:30
Reigning champions Nigeria qualify for next year's tournament alongside Cape Verde and Malawi who will make their Women's Africa Cup of Nations debut.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 07:58
The 91-year-old Nobel laureate in literature has been a critic of Trump's immigration policy.
Wed, 10/29/2025 - 03:34
The threat against Issa Tchiroma Bakary comes a day after he was declared the runner-up in disputed presidential polls.
Tue, 10/28/2025 - 09:29
Local media are showing images of the plane in flames on the ground with debris scattered at the crash site.
Tue, 10/28/2025 - 08:21
The UN has raised the alarm over reports of "atrocities" committed by the RSF.
Tue, 10/28/2025 - 03:06
Cameroon's Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by winning a heavily disputed election.
Tue, 10/28/2025 - 03:06
Cameroon's Paul Biya has extended his 43-year rule by winning a heavily disputed election.
Tue, 10/28/2025 - 01:07
Entrepreneur Talifhani Banks has bought a modern delivery system to smaller firms in South Africa.
Mon, 10/27/2025 - 20:47
Alassane Ouattara's win is unsurprising as his biggest rivals were barred from contesting the election.
Mon, 10/27/2025 - 19:06
Paul Biya retains his title as the world's oldest head of state, in an election marred with violence and allegations of fraud.
Mon, 10/27/2025 - 10:52
The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.
Mon, 10/27/2025 - 09:19
The education minister says the movement of staff and students has been affected by the scarcity of fuel.
Mon, 10/27/2025 - 05:01
President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.
Mon, 10/27/2025 - 05:01
President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.
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