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Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.

Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governor
Posted on Tuesday May 26, 2026

The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.

Kenya police shake up president's protection team after security breach
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

A man managed to evade security and embrace William Ruto before being wrestled to the ground.

Senegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.

Police fire shots in air to disperse angry crowds at DR Congo Ebola treatment centre
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Unrest between crowds trying to reclaim the bodies of suspected Ebola cases and authorities have continued.

Three killed in Uganda after crashing into elephant
Posted on Monday May 25, 2026

Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.

East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.

'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.

'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.

From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady
Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?
Posted on Sunday May 17, 2026

An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.

'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war
Posted on Thursday May 14, 2026

Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
Posted on Tuesday May 12, 2026

In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.

Mamelodi Sundowns win African Champions League title
Posted on Sunday May 24, 2026

South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns clinch their second African Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over Moroccan club AS FAR in the final.

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

DR Congo players told to isolate before World Cup
Posted on Saturday May 23, 2026

The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak.

Plymouth striker Oseni's 'disbelief' at Nigeria call-up
Posted on Friday May 22, 2026

Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in "disbelief" after being called up to the Nigeria squad.

Village in Ghana celebrates Villa win with parade
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

A village in Ghana will hold a parade with 30 motorcycles and a minibus to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League victory.

Mane named in Senegal's World Cup squad
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane is included in Senegal's 28-man squad for this summer's World Cup.

Salah set to captain Egypt at World Cup
Posted on Thursday May 21, 2026

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is named in Egypt's preliminary World Cup squad, which will be trimmed by one player this month.

Wan-Bissaka and Wissa in DR Congo World Cup squad
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Newcastle striker Yoane Wissa are named in DR Congo's squad for the World Cup.

Ghana to face Ivory Coast in Afcon 2027 qualifying
Posted on Tuesday May 19, 2026

Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Why does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo?
Posted on Wednesday May 20, 2026

Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.

'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence
Posted on Monday May 11, 2026

The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.

Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home
Posted on Thursday April 30, 2026

BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.

'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Emily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.

'I was not thinking to run a world record'
Posted on Tuesday April 28, 2026

Kenya's new sporting icon Sabastian Sawe admits his world record time at the London Marathon came as a surprise.

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