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BBC News - Africa
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Dead bodies seen in videos from South African mine

4 hours 46 min ago
The men have been underground since the police began a crackdown on illegal mining last year.

Ghana to investigate controversial $400m cathedral project

5 hours 9 min ago
Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically.

Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'

13 hours 23 min ago
The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.

'I have been saved': Kidnapped Tanzanian activist found hours later

Sun, 12/01/2025 - 23:30
She is a staunch critic of the Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger

Sun, 12/01/2025 - 19:21
The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.

Sudanese army claims capture of key eastern city from rebels

Sun, 12/01/2025 - 04:27
The development marks one of the most significant gains for the army in its almost two-year long war with rebel forces.

Is it a bomb? Is it a plane crash? No, it's space junk landing

Sun, 12/01/2025 - 00:29
The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls

Sat, 11/01/2025 - 00:30
Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.

The Maths Queen with a quantum mission to mentor girls

Sat, 11/01/2025 - 00:30
Dr Angela Tabiri wants more African girls and women from less privileged backgrounds to study maths.

US returns $50m in alleged stolen funds to Nigeria

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 17:56
The money was recovered from Nigeria's former oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and others.

What will 'ambitious' Chelle bring to Nigeria job?

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 16:54
Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the role?

What will 'ambitious' Chelle bring to Nigeria job?

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 16:54
Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the role?

What will 'ambitious' Chelle bring to Nigeria job?

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 16:54
Eric Chelle will be the first non-Nigerian African to take charge of the Super Eagles, but what will the Malian bring to the role?

South Africa police rescue naked migrants held captive

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 12:55
A tip-off leads police to a "human-trafficking ring" in a quiet suburb of the main city Johannesburg.

South Africa police rescue naked migrants held captive

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 12:55
A tip-off leads police to a "human-trafficking ring" in a quiet suburb of the main city Johannesburg.

Uganda's controversial tweeting general quits X

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 11:03
The general sparked controversy recently with a social media threat to behead the opposition leader.

Uganda's controversial tweeting general quits X

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 11:03
The general sparked controversy recently with a social media threat to behead the opposition leader.

The Premier League star who became a golf pro

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 09:45
Former Premier League and Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie is now a golf professional with ambitions to boost the sport in his homeland.

The Premier League star who became a golf pro

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 09:45
Former Premier League and Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie is now a golf professional with ambitions to boost the sport in his homeland.

Revellers, swords and balloons: Africa's top shots

Fri, 10/01/2025 - 09:23
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.