BBC News - Africa
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The disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.
5 hours 56 min ago
Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.
6 hours 52 min ago
Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 19:07
Fecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 15:35
Senegal's Football Federation boss calls the decision to hand Morocco the Afcon title a "robbery" amid plans to parade the trophy before Saturday's friendly against Peru in Paris.
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 14:08
Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité was convicted over the 2009 massacre in which more than 150 people were killed.
Thu, 03/26/2026 - 11:55
Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 17:50
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) says it will rule on Senegal's appeal against being stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title "as swiftly as possible".
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 15:50
Liverpool reporter Aadam Patel analyses what Mohamed Salah's next move might be following the forward's announcement that he is to leave the club this summer.
Wed, 03/25/2026 - 07:30
As Mohamed Salah announces he will leave Liverpool this summer, BBC Sport asks you to rank the best forwards in Premier League history.
Tue, 03/24/2026 - 21:34
The Egypt forward says Liverpool fans "gave me the best time of my life" and "stood by me in the toughest times".
Tue, 03/24/2026 - 01:18
A group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny.
Tue, 03/24/2026 - 01:04
England defender Jess Carter, Arsenal attacker Eberechi Eze and Fulham midfielder Alex Iwobi are on the 2025 Football Black List.
Mon, 03/23/2026 - 16:34
Moses Itauma, one of heavyweight boxing's brightest prospects, says he found the answers to questions about his identity on a trip to his father's village in Nigeria.
Mon, 03/23/2026 - 16:34
Moses Itauma, one of heavyweight boxing's brightest prospects, says he found the answers to questions about his identity on a trip to his father's village in Nigeria.
Mon, 03/23/2026 - 16:01
The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.
Mon, 03/23/2026 - 15:50
A court in Cape Town found Iain Wares guilty of indecently assaulting a former student who accused him of sexual abuse in the 1980s.
Mon, 03/23/2026 - 10:29
The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju has led to claims he may have been abducted.
Sun, 03/22/2026 - 20:05
It is illegal for Kenyans to serve in foreign armies and can carry a sentence of up to 10 years in jail.
Sun, 03/22/2026 - 13:15
The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.
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