BBC News - Africa
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2 hours 33 min ago
Hadush Kebatu is flown to Ethiopia after being recaptured in London following a two-day manhunt.
3 hours 25 min ago
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.
5 hours 58 min ago
The 91-year-old Nobel laureate in literature has been a critic of Trump's immigration policy.
10 hours 22 min ago
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 - 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.
Sun, 10/26/2025 - 22:45
An opposition candidate is challenging the incumbent president's 43-year hold on power.
Sun, 10/26/2025 - 18:43
The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.
Sun, 10/26/2025 - 01:24
The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.
Sun, 10/26/2025 - 01:24
The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.
Sun, 10/26/2025 - 01:24
The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.
Sat, 10/25/2025 - 13:32
Andry Rajoelina, who was removed from power in a coup last week, had already acquired French nationality.
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