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Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC investigation finds
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.

Crowd of 50 beats foreigner to death in South Africa
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The attack on the unidentified victim follows a wave of anti-migrants protests in South Africa this year.

Two European women held captive for more than a year in Niger freed in Libya
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The Swiss government told the BBC that the freed national was on her way back to Switzerland.

Nigeria's first Ebola patient holidayed in Uganda, officials say
Posted on Thursday October 22, 2026

The wife of a diplomat based in Abuja travelled to Kampala for a vacation.

Gambia to pay victims of Yahya Jammeh's rule from proceeds of his seized US mansion
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The Gambia has confirmed receiving $2.5m from the sale of the house in Maryland.

Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed?
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

The US has advised its citizens to reconsider travelling to Kenya but the government tries to reassure people.

Sudan army drones hit mourners and fuel market killing more than 300 people, sources say
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

A truck carrying people to a funeral and a market alleged to be supplying fuel to the RSF were targeted.

Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was out on her daily morning swim with her club when she was attacked, her family tell the BBC.

Kenya cult leader's children still being starved weeks before trial, son says
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

Dan Mackenzie initially defended his father but now says he felt he had to report his own grandmother.

Morocco's first female prime minister caught between the king, clerics, and feminists
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Will Fatima El Mansouri advance women’s rights amid religious and political barriers?

Why Rwanda's deal for F1 race remains controversial
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s, but Rwanda's deal to stage a race has prompted accusations of sportswashing against the country.

Mourners killed by Kenya police at Odinga national farewell not part of violence, BBC finds
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

After analysing 1,500 videos and images of the Raila Odinga memorial, Africa Eye finds that those killed were far from the scuffles.

Questions remain over Ebola patient who travelled across three nations undetected
Posted on Saturday October 10, 2026

Fresh details reveal how the 40-year-old businessman flew and crossed regional borders while seriously ill.

Why Zimbabwe tycoon 'Sir Wicknell' was loved and hated in Africa
Posted on Wednesday October 07, 2026

Wicknell Chivayo divided opinion in life and continues to do so in death.

Why pastors may not be seen - or heard - preaching on Ghana's buses for much longer
Posted on Saturday October 03, 2026

Ghana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread.

The South African men trying to end violence against women: 'Every man needs to play a part'
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

The discovery of 12 women's bodies near Johannesburg has again highlighted South Africa's problem with violence against women.

Making politics 'fun, trendy, sexy': How Gen Z could shape Kenya's next election
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

A voter mobilisation campaign has registered huge numbers of young people but it is not clear who they are backing.

South Africa's Andrews died of tear in artery around heart - autopsy
Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2026

Former Sale player Hyron Andrews - who was found dead at his new team's hotel base before a Champions Cup match - died of natural causes, an autopsy finds.

Bavuma epic drags SA back into Test - have they time to beat Australia?
Posted on Tuesday October 20, 2026

Captain Temba Bavuma drags South Africa back into their Test series against Australia but did his side bat on too long on day three?

Ex-West Brom & Stoke striker Berahino retires at 33
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Saido Berahino, who cost Stoke City £12m when they signed him from West Bromwich Albion in January 2017, retires from football at 33.

Coe aims for African 'legacy' with 2029 World Championships
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

Hosting the World Athletics Championships in Nairobi in 2029 will leave a "legacy of experience and expertise", according to the sport's top official Sebastian Coe.

SA chief pledges review over 'disappointing' Test crowds
Posted on Thursday October 15, 2026

A senior South African cricket official pledges to order a review into the low crowd which attended the first Test against Australia in Durban.

Ghana's Semenyo 'froze' after alleged racist abuse, court told
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

A Liverpool fan denies racially aggravated behaviour during a match against Bournemouth in 2025.

Bolt comparisons a 'privilege' - Dambile
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

South African sprinter Sinesipho Dambile says comparisons with Usain Bolt are a “privilege” as he targets World Championship and Olympic glory after a breakout season.

A 'landmark' moment - why has Rwanda been chosen to host F1?
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

How Rwanda has succeeded where Morocco and South Africa, among others, have failed by agreeing a deal to stage the African Grand Prix.

Rwanda to host F1's first race in Africa since 1993
Posted on Tuesday October 13, 2026

Rwanda signs a 10-year deal with Formula 1 to host races in the African country, starting "in the early 2030s".

Watch: Who is Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay?
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from Myanmar to Gaza.

'Knowledge is power' - Awoniyi
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

Nigeria's Taiwo Awoniyi explains why he values education so highly, having completed a course which could see him become one of football's future leaders.

Dangote: 'Nobody can make Africa great but us'
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Africa's richest man says Africans should take the fate of their continent in their own hands, rather than relying on foreigners.

Son of Zambian bishop detained in post-election raid fears for his father's safety
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

Trevor Mwamba was detained last month with other opposition figures and charged with treason, his son says.


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