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BBC News - Africa
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Africa Live: Six Hindu pilgrims killed in Mauritius fire

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 16:15
They were walking to Grand Bassin lake, considered sacred by the island's Hindu community - and more.

South African student shot dead by stray bullet

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 16:15
The student was in a passing bus when a gunman killed two men in a car in Johannesburg, police say.

Opposition leader killed in Chad shootout

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 12:51
A prosecutor confirms that Yaya Dillo died in an exchange of heavy gunfire with security forces.

Cost of living: ‘There is nothing in the fridge’

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 10:46
Cameroonians are grappling with a fuel price hike as well as soaring food costs.

Cost of living: ‘There is nothing in the fridge’

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 10:46
Cameroonians are grappling with a fuel price hike as well as soaring food costs.

Cost of living: ‘There is nothing in the fridge’

Thu, 29/02/2024 - 10:46
Cameroonians are grappling with a fuel price hike as well as soaring food costs.

Ugandan warlord's victims awarded share of $56m

Wed, 28/02/2024 - 18:37
Dominic Ongwen was convicted of crimes including rape, kidnapping and murder by the ICC.

Nigerian Disney show flawed but delightful - critics

Wed, 28/02/2024 - 17:10
Historic series Iwájú presents a futuristic version of Lagos but where inequalities still persist.

Nigerian Disney show flawed but delightful - critics

Wed, 28/02/2024 - 17:10
Historic series Iwájú presents a futuristic version of Lagos but where inequalities still persist.

Ghana passes bill making identifying as LGBTQ+ illegal

Wed, 28/02/2024 - 16:28
Lawmakers approve a tough new bill, but rights groups say it threatens basic freedoms.

Several killed in attack on security HQ in Chad

Wed, 28/02/2024 - 13:07
The assault comes a day after Chad announced a date for presidential elections.

Ex-Guinea opposition leader named prime minister

Wed, 28/02/2024 - 08:36
Mamadou Oury Bah, who is due to set up a new government, says he will work to alleviate hardships.

Nigeria imposes levy on expatriate workers

Wed, 28/02/2024 - 07:53
President Bola Tinubu says the levy should not be used to frustrate potential investors.

Six arrested over murder of South African rapper AKA

Wed, 28/02/2024 - 07:31
The shooting dead of the performer and his friend at a restaurant last year shocked South Africans.

'My mother’s body was left by smugglers in the desert'

Wed, 28/02/2024 - 02:21
Those escaping Sudan’s conflict have been turning to people smugglers, with deadly consequences.

'My mother’s body was left by smugglers in the desert'

Wed, 28/02/2024 - 02:21
Those escaping Sudan’s conflict have been turning to people smugglers, with deadly consequences.

Dozens die after bus falls off bridge in Mali

Wed, 28/02/2024 - 01:24
Malians and citizens from other regions in West Africa are said to be among the victims.

Italian family seized by jihadists in Mali freed

Tue, 27/02/2024 - 15:15
A Jehovah's Witness couple and their son are released following their abduction in May 2022.

Rhino poaching on the rise in South Africa

Tue, 27/02/2024 - 14:01
Nearly 500 were killed in 2023 with hunters moving away from previous poaching hotspots.

Why Nigeria's economy is in such a mess

Tue, 27/02/2024 - 10:28
Nigeria is experiencing its worst economic crisis in a generation, leading to nationwide protests.