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BBC News - Africa
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Who should count as African at the Grammy Awards?

Sun, 02/02/2025 - 00:22
The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown.

Who should count as African at the Grammy Awards?

Sun, 02/02/2025 - 00:22
The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown.

Trump says he ordered air strikes on Islamic State group in Somalia

Sat, 01/02/2025 - 18:10
Trump says he ordered air strikes on a senior attack planner from the Islamic State group in Somalia.

Your phone, a rare metal and the war in DR Congo

Sat, 01/02/2025 - 00:27
There is a good chance that inside your device is some metal dug up in a mine controlled by rebels.

Your phone, a rare metal and the war in DR Congo

Sat, 01/02/2025 - 00:27
There is a good chance that inside your device is some metal dug up in a mine controlled by rebels.

At least 700 killed in DR Congo fighting since Sunday - UN

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 22:07
The UN estimates another 2,800 were injured as M23 rebels captured the eastern city of Goma.

No plans to move world cycling event away from Rwanda

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 16:45
Cycling's world governing body says it has no plans to move the 2025 Road World Championships away from Rwanda despite ongoing conflict in DR Congo.

No plans to move world cycling event away from Rwanda

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 16:45
Cycling's world governing body says it has no plans to move the 2025 Road World Championships away from Rwanda despite ongoing conflict in DR Congo.

Ex-Trafigura boss convicted of bribing Angolan officials

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 16:34
The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market.

Ex-Trafigura boss convicted of bribing Angolan officials

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 16:34
The commodities giant went on trial in Switzerland over attempts to gain access to Angola's oil market.

Police called to Ghana's parliament after late-night clashes

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 15:12
Ghana's MPs destroyed parliamentary property, including tables, microphones, sound equipment, and other items.

'The situation is chaotic' after rebels seize DR Congo city

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 14:33
Days of heavy fighting between M23 rebels and DR Congo's army leave hospitals overwhelmed with patients.

'The situation is chaotic' after rebels seize DR Congo city

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 14:33
Days of heavy fighting between M23 rebels and DR Congo's army leave hospitals overwhelmed with patients.

Ghanaian MPs clash in parliament, destroying furniture

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 12:37
Police were called to the scene as the lawmakers tussled with each other and damaged property.

Rival African bids to bring F1 back to the continent

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 12:15
Rwanda and South Africa are launching rival bids to bring F1 racing back to Africa for the first time since 1993.

Rwanda illegally occupying DR Congo, minister tells BBC

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 10:51
A Rwandan spokesperson denies the charges, saying it is trying to prevent the conflict spilling over.

Flags, fists and falls: Africa's top shots

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 07:43
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Flags, fists and falls: Africa's top shots

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 07:43
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Flags, fists and falls: Africa's top shots

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 07:43
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

DR Congo's failed gamble on Romanian mercenaries

Fri, 31/01/2025 - 01:01
Several hundred well-paid foreign soldiers fighting on the side of the Congolese government surrender.