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BBC News - Africa
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South Africa crush England to progress in Champions Trophy

Sat, 01/03/2025 - 14:56
England's dismal Champions Trophy campaign ends with a sorry seven-wicket defeat by South Africa in Karachi.

'End of era' for Africa as Namibia buries founding father

Sat, 01/03/2025 - 12:14
Thousands turn out to say farewell to Sam Nujoma who led the struggle against apartheid South Africa.

Hundreds of mpox patients flee DR Congo clinics amid fighting

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 21:07
Officials say they are concerned that they will spread the contagious disease to the wider community.

Three dead as 'brutal' cyclone sweeps through Reunion

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 19:14
The tropical cyclone left more than 180,000 homes without power and 170,000 without running water.

Legends and newborns: Africa's top shots

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 15:40
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Legends and newborns: Africa's top shots

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 15:40
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Legends and newborns: Africa's top shots

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 15:40
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

US HIV funding cut is 'wake-up call' for S Africa

Fri, 28/02/2025 - 15:27
The US government axes vital HIV/Aids funding, with warnings it could lead to half a million deaths.

Moment Bukavu was rocked by deadly explosions

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 18:24
Explosions during a rally held by a rebel group in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have killed at least 11 people and injured around 60 others.

Deadly explosions hit rebel rally in DR Congo

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 16:38
Videos show chaotic scenes with bodies on the streets in Bukavu, a city recently captured by the rebels.

'Stay true to your heart and mind' - Bavuma on mental resilience

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 14:30
South Africa Test and ODI captain Temba Bavuma says possessing the mental strength to ignore doubters has been crucial throughout his cricket career.

Son loses case against parents over move to Africa

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 12:37
The 14-year-old from London brought a case against his parents after being sent to school in Ghana.

Eq Guinea and Tunisia upset in Wafcon 2026 qualifiers

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 11:05
Two-time continental champions Equatorial Guinea and Tunisia suffer upsets in qualifying for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Eq Guinea and Tunisia upset in Wafcon 2026 qualifiers

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 11:05
Two-time continental champions Equatorial Guinea and Tunisia suffer upsets in qualifying for the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

No sheep for Eid, king tells Moroccans

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 09:15
Herds have shrunk because of drought and dry pastures, so Moroccans are urged to abstain from slaughtering sheep.

BBC Komla Dumor Award 2025 launched

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 03:45
Rising stars of African journalism are encouraged to apply for the award, which is now in its 10th year.

The 'hero' ship fixing Africa's internet blackouts - the BBC goes aboard

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 00:39
The BBC joins a mission aboard the Léon Thévenin to repair an undersea fibre optic cable.

The 'hero' ship fixing Africa's internet blackouts - the BBC goes aboard

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 00:39
The BBC joins a mission aboard the Léon Thévenin to repair an undersea fibre optic cable.

The 'hero' ship fixing Africa's internet blackouts - the BBC goes aboard

Thu, 27/02/2025 - 00:39
The BBC joins a mission aboard the Léon Thévenin to repair an undersea fibre optic cable.

'I need help': Freed from Myanmar's scam centres, thousands are now stranded

Wed, 26/02/2025 - 22:34
The camps are unsanitary, food barely sufficient, and many of those being held are in poor health.