NewsAfricaPolice seal off key roads in Nairobi as Kenya braces for Gen Z protestsProtesters demand justice for more than 80 people killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.16 mins agoAfricaCelebrations as South Africa reach World Cup knockout stages for the first timeSouth Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for first time with 1-0 win over South Korea.1 hr agoSexual violence increasingly used as 'weapon of war' in Sudan, UN saysThe scale and brutality of the sexual attacks is unprecedented and aimed at terrorising communities, the UN says.2 days agoAfricaZambia ex-president's family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remained in dispute 12 months after he died.2 days agoAfricaSouth Africa beat South Korea to reach knockouts for first timeSouth Africa stun South Korea to finish second in group and reach World Cup knockouts for first time.Morocco beat Haiti to progress as runners-upMorocco beat Haiti in six-goal thriller to progress from World Cup Group C in second place behind Brazil.Kenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fireSixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month.21 hrs agoAfricaAfrica at the World CupWho is the African World Cup goalscorer older than Ronaldo and Messi?While Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi appear to be in a personal battle to rewrite the World Cup record books, there is one landmark that appears beyond them.'VAR went for a coffee' - should Ghana have had penalty against England?England fans have been left frustrated by the goalless draw against Ghana, but were Thomas Tuchel's side fortunate not to have given away a penalty?DR Congo beaten by Colombia but still have chance to progressDaniel Munoz scored the second-half winner as Colombia beat DR Congo to secure their place in the World Cup last 32.Watch: Football fans celebrate in Ghana after draw with EnglandGhana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra.Ghana hold England in dour World Cup drawEngland must wait to secure qualification for the World Cup knockout phase as they are held to a draw by Ghana at Boston Stadium.Features and analysisTwins marry twins in joyous Nigerian joint weddingBrothers Taiwo and Kehinde Oguntoye speak to the BBC after getting hitched to twin sisters.Africa's greatest World Cup kits - pick your favouriteYour chance to rank 10 of the most colourful and iconic kits African teams have worn at the World Cup.'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safelyA cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.'They came with machetes' - deadline looms for migrants to leave South AfricaProtesters have set 30 June as the date for all undocumented migrants to leave the country.Recovery of Ebola patients offers rare moments of joy at epicentre of outbreakThere are glimpses of happiness in the Democratic Republic of Congo's fight against the virus that has killed more than 170. 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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates16 mins agoPolice seal off key roads in Nairobi as Kenya braces for Gen Z protestsProtesters demand justice for more than 80 people killed during the 2024 demonstrations and last year's anniversary protests.16 mins ago21 hrs agoKenya to charge students with murder over deadly school fireSixteen pupils, aged between 15 and 18, died when a fire broke out in a dormitory at Utumishi Girls' School last month.21 hrs ago1 day agoWatch: Football fans celebrate in Ghana after draw with EnglandGhana correspondent Thomas Naadi reports from Black Star Square in Accra.1 day ago2 days agoSexual violence increasingly used as 'weapon of war' in Sudan, UN saysThe scale and brutality of the sexual attacks is unprecedented and aimed at terrorising communities, the UN says.2 days ago2 days agoZambia ex-president's family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remained in dispute 12 months after he died.2 days ago2 days agoNiger pulls out of International Criminal Court after calling it neo-colonialistNiger, along with Mali and Burkina Faso, had called the ICC an "instrument of neo-colonialist repression".2 days ago2 days agoWhat is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.2 days ago2 days agoSouth Sudan sets December date for long-delayed first-ever election Plans could yet be scuppered again over logistical issues and continued tensions and violence.2 days ago3 days agoFormer Kenyan justice minister blocked from entering Uganda, lawyers' body saysMartha Karua is a lawyer representing detained Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye who is on trial for treason.3 days ago...
