At least 12 dead as wildfires sweep through northern Algeria
Northern Africa has experienced severe heatwaves this summer, leading to hundreds of fires across…
‘If you started running, they shot you’ – inside Nigeria’s growing kidnapping crisis
Many communities are living in fear of being kidnapped for ransom as the crisis…
Parrot eggs hatch after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at South African airport
A 50-year-old Thai suspect was arrested with the eggs in a "homemade incubator" carried…
Guinea’s president dismisses 173 soldiers, including coup ally, for desertion
It is thought to be part of efforts to consolidate the former coup leader's…
China advises its citizens to leave Taiwan ally Eswatini over ‘security risks’
Eswatini is one of 12 countries, and the only one in Africa, that has…
Ex-head of Rwanda’s presidential guard dies in jail 12 years after his arrest
His brother tells the BBC his family have not been allowed to see him…
Mass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networks
The operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and…
Ethiopia submits official bid to host Afcon 2028
Ethiopia submits a bid to host the 2028 Africa Cup of Nations despite lacking…
Tanzania’s vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented move
Emmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.
Trump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalate
A wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia…
What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?
DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in…
Sunderland sign Ahoka from Royal Antwerp
Sunderland confirm the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka for a 10m euros (£8.6m) fee.
Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya
An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on…
Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms
Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.
Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66
Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of…
Four arrested over boxing champion’s murder in South Africa
One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with…
