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Anti-apartheid hero's new inquest should lead to justice, Biko family tells BBC
Posted on Friday September 12, 2025

Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.

Nigerian pilot tests positive for alcohol after plane veered off runway
Posted on Friday September 12, 2025

The 64-year-old has been sacked, although all the passengers were unharmed.

Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers
Posted on Friday September 12, 2025

But African travellers will be required to submit an online application for verification, a minister says.

South African rapist loses bid to block Netflix film about his life
Posted on Friday September 12, 2025

Thabo Bester had argued the documentary would affect his trial for allegedly faking his death to escape prison.

South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason
Posted on Friday September 12, 2025

The roads leading to Riek Machar's house are blocked by tanks and soldiers, amid fears of renewed fighting.

Zambia presses China for more compensation over toxic mine spill
Posted on Thursday September 11, 2025

Zambia's Vice-President Mutale Nalumango says the compensation offered to communities "may not be all".

'Rugby's changed my life' - Hele's tough rise
Posted on Friday September 12, 2025

South Africa number eight Aseza Hele has been a star of the Women's Rugby World Cup and plays on Saturday against New Zealand in her country's first quarter-final.

Party like it's 2018 - Ethiopians celebrate their new year
Posted on Thursday September 11, 2025

Photos of new year celebrations in a country with a calendar seven years behind that followed in the West.

Fatal dam collapse: 'How do you restart from nothing?'
Posted on Thursday September 11, 2025

Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support.

The Africans to watch at the World Athletics Championships
Posted on Thursday September 11, 2025

Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo, World Indoor 800m winner Prudence Sekgodiso and 5000m world record holder Beatrice Chebet are among those hoping to make their mark in Tokyo.

Childhood obesity: The South African campaigners fighting for healthy food
Posted on Wednesday September 10, 2025

The UN says the number of obese teenagers has nearly tripled globally in the last two decades.

The pride of Ethiopia - What it took to build Africa's largest hydro-electric dam
Posted on Tuesday September 09, 2025

In a fractious nation, the dam's construction has brought people together despite controversy abroad.

One of the world's most sacred places is being turned into a luxury mega-resort
Posted on Saturday September 06, 2025

The biblical site of Mount Sinai in Egypt is at the heart of an unholy row over plans to build a huge new tourism project.

Ethiopia outfoxes Egypt over the Nile's waters with its mighty dam
Posted on Sunday September 07, 2025

Ethiopia is set to inaugurate a mega dam that has stoked tensions with Egypt.

Water fights and nimble rams: Africa's top shots
Posted on Friday September 05, 2025

A selection of best photos from across the continent and beyond from 29 August till 4 September 2025.

Lost in translation - How Africa is trying to close the AI language gap
Posted on Thursday September 04, 2025

A new dataset with African languages should improve access to AI for millions on the continent.

'A bullet went through my skull': Tanzania abduction survivor
Posted on Tuesday September 02, 2025

Activist Edgar Mwakabela describes his ordeal after he says he was kidnapped and shot by suspected state agents.

Wada says Kenya non-compliant with anti-doping code
Posted on Friday September 12, 2025

The World Anti-Doping Agency alleges Kenya is non-compliant with its code and will face consequences next month unless certain conditions are met.

Africa's sprint 'pirate' who celebrates like Arsenal's Gyokeres
Posted on Friday September 12, 2025

Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme on African sprinting, why he adopted Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres 'mask' celebration and his ambitions at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.

The Springboks star campaigning to end period poverty
Posted on Thursday September 11, 2025

Babalwa Latsha has helped South Africa to the Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, and the prop is also tackling period poverty in her homeland.

'World has been watching' - Nnadozie's 'miracle' year
Posted on Thursday September 11, 2025

This summer has been an unforgettable time for Brighton's new goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, who discusses how her recognition will have an impact on African football.

Equatorial Guinea fail in appeal against World Cup forfeits
Posted on Thursday September 11, 2025

Equatorial Guinea fail in an appeal against a decision by world governing body Fifa to impose two 3-0 forfeits for fielding an ineligible player in World Cup qualifying.

South Africa beat England in rain-reduced opening T20
Posted on Wednesday September 10, 2025

South Africa win a chaotic, rain-affected opening T20 in Cardiff by 14 runs as England fail to chase 69 in five overs.

Cape Verde on brink of reaching first World Cup
Posted on Tuesday September 09, 2025

Cape Verde are one win away from qualifying for the Fifa World Cup for the first time but Cameroon and Nigeria could miss out on the finals.

Your fast fashion could end up as this beach trash in Ghana
Posted on Thursday August 28, 2025

Ghana has been described as the fashion industry’s dumping ground.

Tyla learns how to prep for Notting Hill Carnival
Posted on Thursday August 21, 2025

Radio 1Xtra presenter Nadia Jae shares her top tips for Notting Hill Carnival with singer Tyla.

Nigerian star Burna Boy surprises Lioness coach at victory parade
Posted on Tuesday July 29, 2025

England manager Sarina Wiegman is surprised by her favourite artist Burna Boy during celebrations for the Lionesses' Euro 2025 win.

BBC goes inside rebel-held city in DR Congo
Posted on Wednesday July 23, 2025

The BBC revisits the city of Goma six months after it was seized by M23 rebels.

The Wafcon star who is also a doctor
Posted on Tuesday July 22, 2025

Morocco midfielder Salma Bouguerche says medicine "chose her" as a career, having qualified as a doctor last year.

'I am the queen of the cage'
Posted on Friday July 18, 2025

Nigerian police officer Juliet Ukah will make history when the Professional Fighters League holds its first event in Africa.


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