Top South African policeman charged with sexual offences
Shadrack Sibiya, who has made no comment, is alleged to have groomed a 16-year-old…
‘I have never felt heat like that’ – a survivor on watching 33 cellmates die in Nigeria
The BBC goes inside the prison where prisoners were trapped in stifling, cramped conditions.
Veteran BBC Africa correspondent Mark Doyle dies
Doyle was best known for reporting on African conflicts in the 1990s and 2000s,…
Doctor in court to face Rwanda genocide charges in UK first
Dr Vincent Brown was charged following a seven year British investigation into the 1994…
‘I lost my love for swimming’ – Smith comes out of retirement
South Africa's most successful Olympian Tatjana Smith explains why she has reversed her decision…
Three arrested in South Africa over one of nine women’s bodies found
The body of Jabulile Ntimba was the ninth to be found recently in an…
Seven Ethiopian rebel groups form new alliance
The groups have been active in Ethiopia's most populous regions for years and now…
Ngetich breaks women-only half-marathon record
Kenya's Agnes Ngetich breaks the world record for a women-only half marathon as she…
‘I don’t even know if my parents are alive’ – the war heroes jailed 25 years ago
The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea…
Postponement not an option as Kenya races to be ready for Afcon 2027
African football boss Patrice Motsepe wants a "heightened sense of urgency" from Afcon 2027…
Senegal job an ‘absolute dream’ for new boss Vieira
Former France international Patrick Vieira, a World Cup winner in 1998, says taking charge…
Nigerian police probe 37 deaths in custody of suspected illegal miners
Authorities linked the deaths to disease, but the official explanation has been disputed by…
‘This is our company’: Nigerians show off oil wealth after share-buying frenzy
Many Nigerians buy their first ever shares - in the oil refinery owned by…
Abducted South African journalist found dead with gunshot wounds
The body of veteran broadcaster Owen Ndlovu was found hours after armed men kidnapped…
African greats inspired by the potential of Nairobi 2029
Some of Africa's great track and field stars expect the decision to award Kenya…
Nigeria’s ‘sarcasm queen’ answers ‘silly’ questions about Africa
Nigerian journalist and content creator Charity Ekezie believes the best way to challenge negative…
