BBC News - Africa
Updated: 2 hours 31 min ago
Fri, 05/01/2026 - 02:02
The zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 17:56
Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 14:24
The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 10:59
Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 09:43
The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 09:43
The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.
Thu, 04/30/2026 - 04:03
BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 19:03
Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 18:46
The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 18:44
Botswana's Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 16:09
The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 13:24
Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 13:24
Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:37
The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:03
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
Wed, 04/29/2026 - 11:03
The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.
Tue, 04/28/2026 - 23:13
Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.
Tue, 04/28/2026 - 19:19
South Africa's president says people's concerns should not "breed... hatred towards fellow Africans".
Tue, 04/28/2026 - 16:41
He says his words were intended to be a private conversation and were "taken out of context".
Tue, 04/28/2026 - 13:18
Kenya's new sporting icon Sabastian Sawe admits his world record time at the London Marathon came as a surprise.
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