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Tragic death of Adichie's young son highlights poor state of Nigeria's health sector
Posted on Friday January 16, 2026

Novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her child's death was caused by medical negligence, which the hospital denies.

Votes being counted in Uganda election as opposition alleges rigging
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026

The election is a rematch between Bobi Wine and Yoweri Museveni, who has been president for 40 years.

BBC reports from Uganda polling station hit by technical problems
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026

Logistical problems lead to queues and some disgruntled voters as Ugandans elect their next president.

Ethiopia says seized ammunition sent by Eritrea to rebels as tensions rise
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026

Eritrea denies the claim and accuses Ethiopia of seeking a pretext to attack, amid fears of renewed conflict.

Morocco celebrates Afcon win: 'Today is about couscous not jollof'
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026

Moroccan fans celebrated through the night as their beloved Atlas Lions beat Nigeria to make it to the Afcon final.

Why the UAE has incurred the wrath of Somalia
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026

The government in Mogadishu has accused the UAE of undermining its sovereignty.

Eto'o handed ban and fine for misconduct at Afcon
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026

Former Cameroon star Samuel Eto'o is handed a four-match ban and fined $20,000 after being found guilty of misconduct by the Confederation of African Football.

Will voters in one of the world's youngest countries give an 81-year-old another term?
Posted on Tuesday January 13, 2026

Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.

He once criticised African leaders who cling to power. Now he wants a seventh term
Posted on Monday January 12, 2026

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

'Hounded and harassed': The former pop star taking on Uganda's long-time president
Posted on Monday January 12, 2026

Bobi Wine - a former musician - has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.

The musician and the strongman leader - what you need to know about Uganda's election
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.

'Welcome to 2976' - North Africa's Amazigh people ring in the new year
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The Amazigh calendar places them almost a thousand years ahead of much of the rest of the world.

Mane destroys Salah's Afcon dream again - will he get another chance?
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Mohamed Salah's Afcon dream was ended by Sadio Mane and Senegal on Wednesday night - but how many more chances will the Liverpool forward have to win the competition?

South Africa's strained ties with US face new test - war games with China, Iran and Russia
Posted on Saturday January 10, 2026

The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.

Trump administration pauses immigrant visa processing for many African countries
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

The pause starting on 21 January will bar foreign nationals who "would take welfare and public benefits".

The secret mission to fly ex-Somali president's body back home from Nigeria
Posted on Friday January 09, 2026

An ex-air force pilot explains how he carried out an undercover mission to fly Siad Barre's body home for burial.

Long wait for justice leaves South African families in limbo
Posted on Tuesday January 06, 2026

With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

'You're invisible, you don't exist' - life without a birth certificate
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial
Posted on Tuesday December 30, 2025

Somaliland wants international recognition - here's why, and what could have driven Israel to recognise it now.

Coups, elections and protests - a difficult year for democracy in Africa
Posted on Tuesday December 30, 2025

Post-election violence in Tanzania and more coups were part of a turbulent 12 months on the continent.

Great white sharks being sold in North African fish markets, say researchers
Posted on Tuesday December 30, 2025

Overfishing and illegal fishing are contributing to the loss of sharks, including great whites.

An orphan's brutal murder shines a spotlight on child abuse in Somalia
Posted on Monday December 29, 2025

The woman who was supposed to care for Saabirin Saylaan was found to have beaten and tortured her.

Morocco set for derby with Algeria in Wafcon 2026 group
Posted on Thursday January 15, 2026

Morocco are handed a North African derby with Algeria and holders Nigeria will face Zambia in the group stage at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Burkina Faso sack coach as Mali hit by resignations
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Burkina Faso sack coach Brama Traore after their last-16 exit at Afcon 2025, while 10 high-ranking members of Mali's football federation resign.

Afcon quiz: Name every Africa Cup of Nations winner
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?

All you need to know about Afcon 2025
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

BBC Sport Africa provides all the information on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as Morocco face Senegal in the final of the 35th edition of the continent's biggest sporting event.

Why Osimhen has become 'king of Nigerian football'
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Nigeria face a huge semi-final against Africa Cup of Nations hosts and favourites Morocco on Wednesday.

Adesanya set for return - but could it be the end?
Posted on Wednesday January 14, 2026

Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to action for the first time in over a year when he faces Joe Pyfer in Seattle, Washington on 28 March.

How radioactive rhino horns are helping with conservation
Posted on Friday January 09, 2026

A project in South Africa is putting radioactive material in rhino horns to make it harder to smuggle them over borders.

Sailors saved from going over edge of huge dam in South Africa
Posted on Friday January 02, 2026

According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam.

Posted on Thursday January 01, 1970

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