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BBC News - Africa
Updated: 1 hour 42 min ago

Rebels kill 13 foreign peacekeepers in DR Congo

Sun, 26/01/2025 - 01:16
The M23 rebel group has launched an advance on Goma, a city of more than one million people.

Wanted Dutch drug-smuggler 'is in Sierra Leone'

Sat, 25/01/2025 - 12:42
Jos Leijdekkers has been hiding in the West African country, according to authorities in the Netherlands.

David Lammy 'horrified' after meeting Sudan war victims face-to-face

Sat, 25/01/2025 - 00:37
The UK foreign secretary urges the world not to forget Sudan after visiting those fleeing to Chad.

South African president signs controversial land seizure law

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 15:57
Some parties in the coalition government are considering going to court to challenge the law.

President cuts short Davos trip as DR Congo fighting rages

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 13:37
Conflict in eastern DR Congo's has forced 400,000 people to flee their homes this year alone, the UN says.

New Nigerian jihadist group declared terrorists

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 11:51
The Lakurawa group has been accused of attacks on top government officials and kidnapping.

Police chief accused of Mozambique abuses sacked by new president

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 11:34
Bernadino Rafael denies claims he worked with criminal groups to kidnap and kill protesters.

Shades, sparks and snow: Africa's top shots

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 07:17
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Shades, sparks and snow: Africa's top shots

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 07:17
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Shades, sparks and snow: Africa's top shots

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 07:17
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Abductions spark fears of a return to Kenya's dark past

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 01:08
"I was scared he had come to beat me or finish me off," a government critic tells the BBC about his ordeal.

Abductions spark fears of a return to Kenya's dark past

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 01:08
"I was scared he had come to beat me or finish me off," a government critic tells the BBC about his ordeal.

Abductions spark fears of a return to Kenya's dark past

Fri, 24/01/2025 - 01:08
"I was scared he had come to beat me or finish me off," a government critic tells the BBC about his ordeal.

Former Namibian first lady warns of fraudsters using her face

Thu, 23/01/2025 - 18:11
In a video message Monica Geingos warns people not to be duped into investing in fake schemes.

Caf says deputy leader faces no action over payments

Thu, 23/01/2025 - 13:42
African football's governing body says Swiss prosecutors will not bring legal charges against its secretary general Veron Mosengo-Omba.

Coventry aims to challenge 'status quo' at IOC

Thu, 23/01/2025 - 10:38
Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry is aiming to become the first female president of the International Olympic Committee.

Coventry aims to challenge 'status quo' at IOC

Thu, 23/01/2025 - 10:38
Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry is aiming to become the first female president of the International Olympic Committee.

Man City sign Egypt forward Marmoush for £59m

Thu, 23/01/2025 - 09:45
Egypt forward Omar Marmoush, the second highest scorer in the Bundesliga this season, has agreed a contract until 2029.

Man City sign Egypt forward Marmoush for £59m

Thu, 23/01/2025 - 09:45
Egypt forward Omar Marmoush, the second highest scorer in the Bundesliga this season, has agreed a contract until 2029.

'We dig graves for free, like our fathers did before us'

Thu, 23/01/2025 - 00:37
For more than 50 years, one family has dedicated itself to caring for the biggest cemetery in Kaduna.