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BBC News - Africa
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Thousands march in Senegal demanding election date

Sat, 17/02/2024 - 14:54
Protesters say the vote must go ahead after President Macky Sall's bid to delay it was overturned in court.

Senegal steps back from the brink - but what next?

Sat, 17/02/2024 - 03:01
A court blocks the president's plan to delay elections, but this doesn't mean the political crisis is over.

Woman jailed in UK for taking girl, 3, to Kenya for FGM

Fri, 16/02/2024 - 17:39
Amina Noor is the first person to be convicted of assisting a non-UK person to perform FGM.

Senegal leader vows poll 'soon' after court blow

Fri, 16/02/2024 - 16:48
The U-turn comes after Senegal's top court ruled attempts to delay February's poll "unconstitutional".

Kendrick Lamar is a prophet to me - Liberia's JZyNO

Fri, 16/02/2024 - 16:00
The Liberian singer tells the BBC why he moved to Ghana and his uncanny dreams about Kendrick Lamar.

Kenya's president orders house for Kiptum family

Fri, 16/02/2024 - 12:32
Kelvin Kiptum had planned to build a home for his family before he was killed in a road accident.

Nyong'o makes history in German film festival

Fri, 16/02/2024 - 11:13
The Oscar-winning Kenyan actress is the first black, and first African, person to lead the festival's jury.

Nigeria president appoints son-in-law to top job

Fri, 16/02/2024 - 10:04
While some accuse President Bola Tinubu of nepotism, his office says his relative is well qualified.

Cowries, cups and crafts: Africa's top shots

Fri, 16/02/2024 - 00:49
A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Will Africa Union ban the export of donkey meat?

Thu, 15/02/2024 - 22:49
The quest to stop the slaughter of working donkeys, as demand grows for a traditional remedy made from their skin.

Senegal election delay ruled unlawful

Thu, 15/02/2024 - 21:54
The Constitutional Court annuls President Macky Sall's decree moving this month's vote to December.

Seychelles drops opposition leader's witchcraft case

Thu, 15/02/2024 - 18:50
Patrick Herminie, who wants to run for the presidency, says the case was politically motivated.

Dlamini's historic Afcon role a 'major win' for women

Thu, 15/02/2024 - 17:40
Amanda Dlamini's presence on the commentary mic at the men's Afcon was an historic achievement for women in African football.

Ivory Coast and Nigeria climb in world rankings

Thu, 15/02/2024 - 11:48
Africa Cup of Nations winners Ivory Coast climb 10 places in the Fifa world rankings, while runners-up Nigeria move up to 28th.

South African troops killed in DR Congo attack

Thu, 15/02/2024 - 11:15
These are the nation's first fatalities since a recent deployment to support the Congolese army.

French migration row engulfs island in Indian Ocean

Thu, 15/02/2024 - 00:05
The island of Mayotte becomes the latest battleground in France over the laws on immigration.

Congo player leaves top Rwandan club over war gesture

Wed, 14/02/2024 - 19:04
After scoring, footballer Heritier Luvumbu expressed solidarity with war victims in his home country.

Why Kenyan men hold a conference on Valentine's Day

Wed, 14/02/2024 - 16:59
All men are invited to this mostly imaginary conference on Valentine's Day but women are banned.

Eq Guinea striker Nsue suspended for 'indiscipline'

Wed, 14/02/2024 - 15:24
Equatorial Guinea striker Emilio Nsue is suspended indefinitely for 'serious indiscipline' during the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.

Dramatic rescue for doctor kidnapped in Chad

Wed, 14/02/2024 - 15:14
Five days after being seized, a Polish doctor is saved despite the rescue helicopter coming under attack.