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Can this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as 'too white'?
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

The Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.

Benin's Wadagni wins presidency by landslide
Posted on Tuesday April 14, 2026

Electoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.

Ghana appoint ex-Man Utd assistant Queiroz as coach
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz is appointed as Ghana's head coach for the upcoming World Cup.

Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

The team was returning from a match when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns", officials say.

Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Leo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.

Ex-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribes
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.

Nigeria Air Force orders investigation after dozens killed in airstrike
Posted on Monday April 13, 2026

There are reports that more than 100 people were killed, although the authorities have not commented.

The prophet and the mysterious death of Charmain Speirs
Posted on Sunday April 12, 2026

A BBC Disclosure investigation has uncovered significant questions about what happened at the hotel where Charmain died.

Plan to scrap presidential elections puts Zimbabweans at loggerheads
Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026

The ruling party has unveiled a draft law that strips voters of the chance to elect the president.

Carnival fever hits Lagos as locals celebrate Afro-Brazilian heritage
Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026

The centuries-old Fanti Carnival returned to Nigeria on Monday with a burst of colour and spectacle.

'I adore her now': Mother learns to live with child's autism in a country with little help
Posted on Sunday April 05, 2026

Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.

Djibouti's president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote
Posted on Saturday April 11, 2026

Ismail Omar Guelleh, 78, has extended his already 27-year rule in a poll boycotted by the main opposition candidates.

'We want a voice in our land' - the people evicted to build Nigeria's capital
Posted on Saturday April 04, 2026

People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.

One ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife trafficking
Posted on Sunday March 29, 2026

The craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.

'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?
Posted on Saturday March 28, 2026

African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.

Women secretly filmed, then ridiculed and abused online
Posted on Friday March 27, 2026

Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.

Caf president would welcome corruption investigation
Posted on Thursday April 09, 2026

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe has "zero tolerance" for corruption, which he says is "worse than cancer".

Fifa starts disciplinary action over Spain v Egypt chants
Posted on Tuesday April 07, 2026

Fifa opens disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA after "Islamophobic and xenophobic" chants during a friendly between Spain and Egypt last month.

Seven Eritrean players fail to return home after international match
Posted on Monday April 06, 2026

Several footballers have absconded in the past leaving behind what rights groups call a repressive government.

DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.

Lamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at Egypt
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

Lamine Yamal says racist chants heard during Spain's 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were "disrespectful and intolerable".

Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 years
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

DR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe's strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.

Eritrea advance after 19-year absence from Afcon qualifying
Posted on Tuesday March 31, 2026

Eritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.

DR Congo qualify for World Cup: 'Amidst pain and war, this victory makes us proud’
Posted on Wednesday April 01, 2026

DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team's 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.

One house, two faiths, one fasting season
Posted on Thursday March 12, 2026

Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

Inside Ethiopia's 'smart' police station
Posted on Thursday March 05, 2026

Ethiopia unveils its first unmanned, 'smart' police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.

At the scene: Muslims killed 'over rejection of extremist ideology' in Nigeria
Posted on Thursday February 05, 2026

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it's feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

'The water took everything': Mozambique hit by worst floods in decades
Posted on Thursday January 29, 2026

Nearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in Mozambique

Jubilant Senegal fans join the Afcon champions parade
Posted on Tuesday January 20, 2026

Thousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.

Senegalese fans celebrate dramatic Afcon win
Posted on Monday January 19, 2026

Senegalese fans celebrate their team's victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.


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