BBC News - Africa
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Opposition parties accused the security forces of killing protesters but the official report does not say who was responsible.
3 hours 22 min ago
The Pope gives a frank and passionate speech, the likes of which have characterised his tour of Africa.
11 hours 32 min ago
At 17, Rasheed Wasiu was detained as security forces cracked down on protests against police brutality.
11 hours 36 min ago
Zambia authorities and Edgar Lungu's family are in a dispute over where former leader's remains should be buried.
Wed, 04/22/2026 - 19:33
Allegations of a coup plot first surfaced last year when an Independence Day parade was cancelled.
Wed, 04/22/2026 - 14:10
Madina Okot only started playing basketball six years ago, but the Kenyan's rapid rise has seen her set a WNBA milestone at the age of 21.
Wed, 04/22/2026 - 08:25
Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.
Wed, 04/22/2026 - 06:01
The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.
Tue, 04/21/2026 - 15:50
Midtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.
Mon, 04/20/2026 - 20:30
Kenya's John Korir sets a new course record of two hours, one minute and 52 seconds to win a second successive Boston Marathon.
Mon, 04/20/2026 - 01:07
A DNA and legal project has identified the fathers of 20 children born near a military base in Kenya.
Sun, 04/19/2026 - 01:09
One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.
Sun, 04/19/2026 - 01:09
One of Sudan's most popular bands, Aswat Almadina, recall being in the studio when the war broke out three years ago.
Sat, 04/18/2026 - 15:13
The country's biggest musician Teddy Afro laments a lack of unity in the country on his new track.
Sat, 04/18/2026 - 11:18
The Congolese government stresses those expelled from the US are only in the country temporarily.
Sat, 04/18/2026 - 01:04
For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe's borders.
Sat, 04/18/2026 - 01:04
For centuries the prized sculptures, central to national identity, have been kept outside Zimbabwe's borders.
Fri, 04/17/2026 - 20:25
Pope Leo XIV is on his third day in Cameroon before he heads to Angola on Saturday.
Fri, 04/17/2026 - 18:53
The sentence raises huge questions marks over the political future of one of South Africa's most controversial politicians.
Fri, 04/17/2026 - 18:53
The sentence raises huge questions marks over the political future of one of South Africa's most controversial politicians.
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