NewsAfricaEthiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new warThe local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes.11 hrs agoAfricaEleven killed in mass shooting at house in South AfricaOne of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.14 hrs agoAfricaVeteran BBC Africa correspondent Mark Doyle dies aged 67Doyle was best known for reporting on African conflicts in the 1990s and 2000s, notably in Rwanda and Sierra Leone.2 days agoAfricaTop South African policeman charged with sexual offencesShadrack Sibiya, who has made no comment, is alleged to have groomed a 16-year-old and raped an 18-year-old.1 day agoAfricaSouth Sudan's president dissolves government ahead of country's first electionsSouth Sudan has not held elections since independence in 2011 - polls have twice been postponed. 17 hrs agoAfricaHow Ceuta, football and Israel are shaping Morocco's electionYoung voters are being courted with football slogans, promises of jobs and anti-Israel rallying calls.1 day agoWorldUK to review Chagos Islands deal over lack of US support, Streeting tells BBCDefence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after Donald Trump told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".15 hrs agoPoliticsNigerian football enduring 'worst time in history' - OdegbamiFormer Afcon winner Segun Odegbami has slammed those running Nigerian football after the country missed out on the men's and women's World Cups.18 hrs agoAfrica SportFeatures and analysis'I have never felt heat like that' - a survivor on watching 33 cellmates die in NigeriaThe BBC goes inside the prison where prisoners were trapped in stifling, cramped conditions.'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years agoThe children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South AfricaDineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.Postponement not an option as Kenya races to be ready for Afcon 2027African football boss Patrice Motsepe wants a "heightened sense of urgency" from Afcon 2027 co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as they face a race to be ready.'This is our company': Nigerians show off oil wealth after share-buying frenzyMany Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote. African sportSpotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 beginsPatrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.'I lost my love for swimming' - Smith comes out of retirementSouth Africa's most successful Olympian Tatjana Smith explains why she has reversed her decision to retire from competitive swimming.Mohamed Salah given six-month driving banThe former Liverpool footballer's Rolls-Royce was clocked speeding in Wilmslow in March.Senegal job an 'absolute dream' for new boss VieiraFormer France international Patrick Vieira, a World Cup winner in 1998, says taking charge of Senegal, the nation of his birth, is an "honour".Mbappe says he 'stands with Ceuta' after T-shirt rowVini Jnr, Mbappe and Konate cover up Ceuta message of support ahead of Real Madrid's match against Elche.Watch/ListenWatch: Why is the UK reviewing its Chagos Islands deal?The UK is reviewing its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the defence secretary has said.Inside Djibouti refugee camp for thousands fleeing Houthi advance in YemenFighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near JohannesburgThe police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas".Nigeria’s ‘sarcasm queen’ answers ‘silly’ questions about AfricaNigerian journalist and content creator Charity Ekezie believes the best way to challenge negative stereotypes about Africa is to laugh at them.The wedding photographer of Darfur: Focusing on love in Sudan's warHaving fled Sudan's besieged city of el-Fasher, a photographer turn his lens on more positive aspects of life.Programmes and podcastsLive: World Service for AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates11 hrs agoEthiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new warThe local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes.11 hrs ago14 hrs agoEleven killed in mass shooting at house in South AfricaOne of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.14 hrs ago17 hrs agoSouth Sudan's president dissolves government ahead of country's first electionsSouth Sudan has not held elections since independence in 2011 - polls have twice been postponed. 17 hrs ago1 day agoTop South African policeman charged with sexual offencesShadrack Sibiya, who has made no comment, is alleged to have groomed a 16-year-old and raped an 18-year-old.1 day ago1 day ago'I have never felt heat like that' - a survivor on watching 33 cellmates die in NigeriaThe BBC goes inside the prison where prisoners were trapped in stifling, cramped conditions.1 day ago2 days agoVeteran BBC Africa correspondent Mark Doyle dies aged 67Doyle was best known for reporting on African conflicts in the 1990s and 2000s, notably in Rwanda and Sierra Leone.2 days ago2 days agoDoctor in court to face Rwanda genocide chargesDr Vincent Brown was charged following a seven year British investigation into the 1994 killings.2 days ago2 days agoFirst UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocideDr Vincent Brown, formerly Dr Vincent Bajinya, 65, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday charged with seven offences.2 days ago2 days agoTwo charged with woman's murder as South Africa police investigate eight other body findsThe body of Jabulile Ntimba was the ninth to be found recently in an area east of Johannesburg.2 days ago...
