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BBC News - Africa
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Senegalese man convicted over UK migrant deaths

Mon, 19/02/2024 - 14:14
Four people drowned when an overcrowded dinghy steered by Ibrahima Bah began to sink on a crossing.

African Union bans trade in donkey skin

Mon, 19/02/2024 - 09:03
Animal welfare charities welcome the African Union decision to ban the donkey skin trade across the continent.

BBC launches 2024 Komla Dumor Award

Mon, 19/02/2024 - 04:32
The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2024.

Africa Live: Morocco's navy rescues over 140 migrants

Mon, 19/02/2024 - 04:31
They were in a boat that had been sailing from Mauritania to Spain's Canary Islands - and more.

Africa's 'flying presidents' under fire for foreign trips

Mon, 19/02/2024 - 00:22
The Kenyan and Nigerian presidents face domestic criticism for their frequent trips abroad.

African hero Nyerere honoured by new statue

Sun, 18/02/2024 - 17:29
African leaders pay tribute to Tanzania's founding father as a statue to him is unveiled in Ethiopia.

Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off

Sun, 18/02/2024 - 12:15
Former workers at X's Africa base say they have got their severance pay after a year-long campaign.

Conjoined twins given days to live are proving world wrong

Sun, 18/02/2024 - 07:02
Marieme and Ndeye, seven, were not expected to survive for more than a few days after they were born.

West Africa’s Michelin-starred cuisine wows London

Sun, 18/02/2024 - 02:50
African fine dining is often overlooked, but now restaurants are getting their just deserts.

South Africa cricket great Procter dies aged 77

Sat, 17/02/2024 - 20:02
Former South Africa all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77, his family say.

AU chief urges more action on Africa instability

Sat, 17/02/2024 - 17:22
War in Sudan and instability in the Democratic Republic of Congo are priorities for the bloc's summit.

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.