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Operation against Nigerian kidnapping gang kills '200 bandits' - official tells BBC

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 17:09
The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Eritrea included in Afcon 2027 preliminary qualifying

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 15:27
Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Will voters in one of the world's youngest countries give an 81-year-old another term?

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 01:22
Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Most of Uganda's population is under 17 - will voters give an 81-year-old another term?

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 01:22
Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.
Categories: Africa, European Union

'Miracle baby' born in a tree above Mozambique floodwaters dies aged 25

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 18:39
Rosita Salvador Mabuiango's mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Nigerian stars dominate All Africa Music Awards

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 12:25
Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

'Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 11:48
Bobi Wine - a former musician - has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.

He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 11:43
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term

Mon, 01/12/2026 - 11:43
Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Sudan's government returns to capital after nearly 3 years of war

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 18:50
The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

'Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president

Sun, 01/11/2026 - 01:42
Bobi Wine - a former musician - has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's family accuse hospital of negligence over son's death

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 23:25
A hospital in Lagos denies medical negligence over the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old.

Mbeumo 'sad' over Cameroon Afcon exit

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 14:00
Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon's first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

South Africa's strained ties with US face new test - war games with China, Iran and Russia

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 01:05
The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.
Categories: Africa

South Africa's strained ties with US face new test - war games with China, Iran and Russia

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 01:05
The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.
Categories: Africa, European Union

South Africa's strained ties with US face new test - war games with China, Iran and Russia

Sat, 01/10/2026 - 01:05
The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

World Football

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 23:10
Lee James and guests reflect on Morocco and Senegal reaching the last four at Afcon.

US film stars Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors to become Guinea citizens after DNA tests

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 19:36
The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Trump warns of more Nigeria strikes if Christians 'continue to be killed'

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 19:10
The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

The musician and the strongman leader - what you need to know about Uganda's election

Fri, 01/09/2026 - 15:25
Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

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