BBC Radio Podcasts from Focus on Africa

Are South African troops ‘stuck’ in DRC?

The first group of South African troops deployed to DRC is returning home

Why has Ghana’s nurse strike escalated?

Ghanaian nurses escalate strike action after government fails to implement agreement

Kenyan blogger dies in police custody

Who was Albert Ojwang, the Kenyan blogger who died in police custody?

Russia's Wagner Group leaves Mali

Russia says the paramilitary group Wagner has accomplished its mission in Mali

Uganda: World Bank lifts loan ban

The World Bank says it's lifting a ban on loans to Uganda

How is Africa affected by the US travel ban?

Mixed reactions from seven African countries whose nationals are on USA travel ban list

Lesotho: Why are mothers against 'bluetoothing'?

Drug users in Lesotho are ingesting using a method with a high risk of spreading HIV

Dozens killed in twin Mali attacks

Twin attacks on an army base in Timbuktu and central Mali leave dozens of soldiers dead

Africa to benefit most from Bill Gates fortune

Bill Gates says he plans to give most of his billion dollar fortune to Africa

Nigerian flooding kills at least 200 people

At least 200 people in central Nigeria known to have died following flash floods

Joshlin Smith: South Africa's human trafficking problem

The case of the missing 6-year-old Joshlin Smith exposes human trafficking in South Africa

US halts international student visa applications

US embassies to stop appointments for student visas. How is Africa affected?

African leaders attend Russia's Security Summit

Over forty African countries attend Russia's International Security Summit in Moscow

Uganda suspends German military co-operation

Ugandan army recently announced the suspension of military cooperation with Germany

Can the UN bridge the political divide in Libya?

The United Nations has warned that the unrest in Libya could ‘spiral out of control’

South Africa releases crime stats

South Africa crime: who suffers most from the extremely high rates of violence?

President Trump confronts President Ramaphosa

US President Donald Trump confronts South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa

Djibouti launches a crackdown on migrants

Djibouti has launched a large-scale crackdown on undocumented migrants and refugees

South Sudan: A country constantly in crisis

Why peace in South Sudan remains fragile

Child sex abuse uncovered in South Africa's illegal mines

A BBC investigation finds evidence of child sex abuse in South Africa's illegal mines

Why is Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré 'popular'

Why has Burkina Faso's junta leader captured hearts and minds around the world?

Mali’s junta dissolves all political parties

Mali's military junta dissolves all political parties and cracks down on dissent

Ethiopia: Why are health workers striking?

Health workers in Ethiopia demand better pay, working conditions and more benefits

More than 100 dead in Congo floods

Over 100 people dead after flooding in area near Lake Tanganyika in eastern DR Congo

Zambia: US cuts aid over 'thefts'

The US threatens to cut supplies of crucial medicines to Zambia over systemic theft

What do African youth want from Pope Leo XIV

Africa's Catholic population is growing fast, what do youth want from the new leader?

Women and the Catholic Church

A Congolese thelogian says more women should lead the Catholic Church

People smuggling between Eritrea and Kenya

What methods are used by people smugglers via a new route to beat police patrols?

Port Sudan: Explosions in Sudan's de facto capital

Multiple explosions have been heard in Sudan's de facto capital, Port Sudan

Is press freedom declining in the Seychelles?

Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders says press freedom in Seychelles has declined

Ivory Coast: Why opposition leader removed from electoral list?

Why Ivory Coast's main opposition leader Tidjane Thiam is removed from electoral list

Why does insurgency persist in Nigeria?

Nigeria appoints a new commander to fight insurgency after renewed deadly attacks

Tension on Guinea and Sierra Leone border

Guinean troops fire shots in the disputed town of Yenga on the border with Sierra Leone

Why is gender violence "widespread" in Namibia?

Why are cases of gender-based violence spiking in Namibia and what can be done?

BBC Investigation reveals who shot at Kenyan protestors

A BBC investigation exposes who shot protestors in Kenya last year

Why did South Africa reverse a VAT increase?

South Africa drops plan to raise value-added tax after government stability threatened

'Ethiopians are one shock away from catastrophe'

The United Nations says lack of funding will halt urgently needed food aid in Ethiopia

A cocktail of long jail terms for Tunisian opposition leaders

A Tunisian court recently gave some opposition leaders very long prison sentences

Haiti: A growing challenge for Kenyan officers?

UN special representative to Haiti stresses urgent need for international intervention

What was Pope Francis's relationship with Africa?

African leaders pay their tributes after the Vatican announces the death of Pope Francis

Humanitarians working in Sudan speak

Humanitarians providing help in Sudan speak on why it is the world's biggest crisis

Sudan’s rebel forces declare rival government

The paramilitary RSF says it has formed a rival government in areas under its control

Kidnappings increase in South Africa

An American pastor who was kidnapped in South Africa has been rescued

Will Africa benefit from rising gold prices?

The price of gold has risen after uncertainty caused by the global trade war.

RSF takeover Zamzam camp in Darfur

More than 100 civilians have been killed in a series of attacks in western Darfur

Rwanda asks UK to extradite genocide suspects

Can six Rwanda genocide suspects be extradited from UK to face justice?

Former Gambian soldier trialled in the US

A former Gambian soldier is on trial in the United States

Can Tanzania benefit from US-China tariff wars ?

As US-China tariff war escalates Tanzania explores better trading practice and partners

US cancels visas for South Sudanese nationals

South Sudan has criticised the revoking of US visas for all its nationals

Who is Trump's envoy to Africa?

USA and the DR Congo are on the path towards a minerals deal says Trump's Africa envoy

How will new US tariffs affect Lesotho?

President Trump imposes a 50% tariff on Lesotho, one of the highest rates on a country

Will Trump's tariffs hurt Africa?

Several African countries hit with high rates of reciprocal tariffs from the US

A conversation with AfDB president, Akinwumi Adesina

The outgoing president of the African Development Bank reflects on his decade in office

Somalia offers US control of port

Somaliland rejects attempt by Somalia to give the US  control of a port and airbase

Stranded: Exposing the UK’s immigration scammers

BBC investigates rogue 'relocation agents' who offer fake documents and promises of work

Is South Sudan edging back to civil war?

South Sudan crisis: Fears of a return to civil war following  barrel bombs attacks

Sudan's army retake Khartoum

Sudan's army chief says capital city Khartoum is "free" after two years of fighting

Is Rwanda planning to attack Burundi ?

Burundi's President Ndayishimiye alleges that Rwanda plans to attack his country

Is Chad aiding Sudanese rebels?

A Sudanese commander accuses Chad of aiding rebels in Sudan

Why has a river in Zambia 'died'?

An environmental disaster in Zambia after an acidic waste spill into Kafue River

Why did Kenya exit IMF programme?

Why has Kenya exited the IMF programme and what's next for the country?

Jihadist attacks intensify near Somali capital

The Islamist group al Shabab has recently intensified attacks close to Somali capital

DR Congo and Rwanda call for ceasefire

President Félix Tshisekedi and President Paul Kagame call for an "immediate ceasefire"

Angola refuses entry to African opposition leaders

Angola criticised after it denied entry to several senior African political figures.

Tigray: Why have fears of war emerged?

What's behind the heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa?

Why is far-right French leader Marine Le Pen in Chad?

The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is on a visit to Chad

Nigeria: What's it like for female politicians?

Suspended Nigerian senator calls for better treatment of women in politics

What’s causing insecurity in South Sudan?

The fragile power-sharing agreement in South Sudan is at risk of collapse

What's Sudan's case against the UAE?

Sudan takes UAE to the ICJ over 'complicity in genocide'

Mozambique: New deal does not include main opposition

President Chapo signs deal to end political crisis but opposition leader is excluded

Sudan: "The war has destroyed the spirit of Ramadan"

Calls for a ceasefire in Sudan, during the month of Ramadan, go unheeded

Will a west African single currency work?

The west Africa regional bloc, Ecowas, has set 2027 as the new launch year for the Eco

Algeria and France in diplomatic row

Algeria and France are once again embroiled in a diplomatic spat

Why did Ecowas leave Guinea Bissau?

The West African regional bloc was due to help mediate in a political elections dispute

Can South Africa be peacemaker in Ukraine?

South Africa and the US swap positions on Ukraine

Deadly explosions hit M23 rally in eastern DRC

Deadly explosions hit M23 rally in Bukavu as Burundi struggles with refugee influx

The ship keeping Africa connected

The ship that cruises the oceans around Africa to keep the continent online

Why did fishermen clash on the Ethiopia-Kenya border?

Several people reportedly killed in armed clashes along Ethiopia-Kenya border

DR Congo proposes deal to the West

DR Congo President, proposes granting the US and Europe access to mineral resources

Nigeria's ex-military leader regrets cancelling election

Nigeria's ex-military ruler Gen Babangida regrets annulling 1993 presidential election

Sierra Leone: Who is Hawa Hunt and why was she arrested?

A social media influencer is in jail in Freetown for allegdly making insults

Kenya slammed for hosting Sudan rebels

Sudan accuses Kenya of hostile action for hosting meeting of the rebel paramilitary RSF

USAID Suspension: Where next for Africa?

Challenges faced in healthcare in Africa since the supension of USAid funds

Deadly collapse at Mali gold mine

More than 40 people, mostly women, killed after an illegal gold mine collapsed in Mali

African Union members elect new leader

Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf is elected chair of the AU Commission

Why has Sierra Leone imposed a fishing ban?

Sierra Leone has banned fishing for a month in a bid to shore up depleted stock.

The case against Rwanda

The Democratic Republic of Congo files a case against Rwanda

Did Shell ignore clean-up warnings in Nigeria?

Allegations that energy giant Shell ignored warnings about a clean-up operation.

DR Congo sentences over 100 to death

What do we know about the men sentenced to death in DR Congo?

Will DR Congo ceasefire calls be heeded ?

East and southern Africa leaders call for immediate ceasefire to end fighting in DRC

South Africa's response to US threats

President Cyril Ramaphosa says his country "will not be bullied"

Major data breach in Kenya

Massive data breach in Kenya reveals business holdings of powerful people in the nation

Gabon's election: A fresh start?

Gabon heads to the polls in April to vote in a new president. How significant is this?

Uganda: Military courts ruled 'unconstitutional'

Uganda’s Supreme Court rules military court is unconstitutional

Trump threatens South Africa funding cut

President Trump threatens South Africa to cut funding over land policy

Why has a Libyan suspect got Italy's PM investigated?

Italy's PM is under investigation for repatriation of Libyan ICC suspect  Osama Najim

What's Africa's reponse to Deepseek?

Why is the Chinese-made AI model DeepSeek attracting the world's attention?

US aid cut hits African healthcare

How will a freeze in US aid spending affect healthcare across Africa?

Rare criticism for Zimbabwe's President

Prominent Zimbabwean war veterans issue a rebuke against the country's president

DR Congo crisis: rebels claim Goma takeover

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels reportedly take over much of Goma city in eastern DR Congo

Sudanese women suffer sexual violence in Libya

Sudanese women describe sexual attacks in Libya

Mobile tariff hike approved in Nigeria.

Nigeria's telecoms regulator has approved a 50 % mobile tariff hike by operators

Can Mozambique’s political leaders unite the country?

Mozambique’s President Chapo and opposition leader Mondlane say they are open to dialogue

Nigeria approves Shell's exit from Niger Delta

Shell receives approval from Nigeria for sale of onshore assets to Renaissance Group

The tragic story of Samantha Pendo

The six-month-old died during a post-election crackdown by Kenyan police in 2017

Why Mali seized gold from a mining giant.

Mali's military government recently seized gold from Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold

What next for Mozambique?

Mozambique’s new president vows to promote unity and human rights

Bodies retrieved from South African mine

More than hundred emaciated people rescued from an abandoned gold mine in South Africa

Kenyan court rules suicide criminalisation unconstitutional

Attempted suicide is seen as a criminal act in Kenya, punishable by a jail term

MSF suspends activities in Khartoum hospital.

MSF suspends activities at Khartoum hospital due to attacks on patients and staff.

Who is behind the border attack in Benin?

Benin forces suffer heavy losses in an attack near the border with Niger and Burkina Faso

Why is Johannesburg facing a water crisis?

Residents of South Africa's largest city Johannesburg have been facing water shortages.

Violence surges in eastern DRC

M23 rebels have captured a key town in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

South Africa plans higher alcohol tax

South Africa plans a to raise alcohol prices in a bid to reduce excessive drinking.

55 African airlines banned from Europe

55 African airlines have been deemed too unsafe to fly in Europe's airspace

How did Egypt win its battle against hepatitis C?

Egypt had one of highest rates of hepatitis C but has now eradicated the disease

Why are more Francophone countries cutting ties with France?

French troops stationed in Ivory Coast will begin withdrawing from the country this month

What can Africa expect from President Trump’s second term?

Will Africa's leaders enjoy cordial relations with incoming US President Donald Trump?

How South Africa’s drug trade is rooted in apartheid rule

South Africa has become a key player in the global drugs trade

Who is behind the abduction of youths in Kenya?

Kenyan President Ruto seems to acknowledge the abductions and promises government action

Ivory Coast : What is “ Ivoirité ” ?

Will the issue of national identity matter in next year's elections in Ivory Coast?

Why has Air Tanzania been banned from EU Airspace?

The European Union has banned Tanzania’s national airline from its airspace

How Sudanese Christians celebrate Christmas in exile

Thousands of Sudanese Christians face Christmas away from home as the Sudan war continues

What is behind recent stampedes in Nigeria?

Dozens of people have died at charitable events in Nigeria. What went wrong?

Why Malawi seeks billions in unpaid taxes

Malawi’s government demands billions of dollars in unpaid taxes for exported rubies

Why is piracy on Somalia waters increasing?

What’s behind the resurgence of piracy off the coast of Somalia?

Are Kenyan police managing the Haiti crisis?

We get a report from Haiti's capital, which is almost entirely controlled by gangs

Mass deportation of Sierra Leoneans from Guinea

A diplomatic spat between Guinea and Sierra Leone after arrests and forced deportations

Why are drowning rates worrying Uganda?

A new report reveals that over 3,000 people die a year from drowning In Uganda

The impact of Cyclone Chido on Mayotte

Residents of Mayotte have spoken of "apocalyptic scenes" caused by Cyclone Chido

Why is Ethiopia deporting hundreds of Eritreans?

Ethiopia reportedly sending back Eritreans who had fled forced military conscription

Ethiopia and Somalia to end dispute

Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a deal to end a bitter dispute

Zambia's Lungu banned from presidential run

Constitutional court bars Zambia’s former president Edgar Lungu from running again

Can the AU have influence in Libya?

A high level African Union delegation is visiting Libya

Ghana elections: How Mahama made a comeback

Former president John Mahama will return to statehouse following  poll victory

People in war-torn Sudan need more help

The BBC's Lyse Doucet says the situation in Sudan is worse than before

What challenges for Namibia's first female president?

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Namibia’s first female president,what awaits her administration?

Ghana Elections. What's at stake?

Over 18 million Ghanaians prepare to vote in their presidential election on December 7th

Nigeria air strikes: Tudunbiri village mourns

A year after air strikes on Nigeria’s Tudunbiri village, how are residents coping?

Why is President Biden visiting Angola?

US President Biden makes his long-promised visit to Africa

Is a global plastics treaty closer?

Will there be an agreement to limit the amount of global plastic that is produced?

An increase in internally displaced people in Africa

A recent report says there's an increase in internally displaced people across Africa

Nigerian soldiers killed in jihadist attack

Dozens of soldiers reportedly killed in north eastern Nigeria in Islamist attack

Namibian elections: what's at stake?

Namibians will vote on Wednesday in what is expected to be the most competitive election

Why is Zimbabwe's opposition in disarray?

Is the Zimbabwean main opposition too fragmented to be effective?

Why has Mali replaced its Prime Minister?

Mali's junta sacks the country's Prime Minister and replaces him with a new leader

G20: does South Africa's presidency matter?

South Africa takes over the G20 presidency from Brazil. What are Africa's priorities?

Russia votes against a ceasefire in Sudan. Why?

Russia vetoed draft UN Security Council resolution which called for a ceasefire in Sudan

How deep are the links between India-Nigeria?

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently in Nigeria in bid to promote ties

Senegal's government claims victory in elections

The Senegalese government has claimed victory in Sunday's parliamentary elections

Who are the miners trapped inside a closed mine in South Africa?

South African authorities cut off supplies to force illegal miners to leave the mineshaft

EU ends fishing agreement with Senegal

The EU says it will not renew a fishing agreement with Senegal

Africa's quest for money at COP

COP 29: When will African countries get access to loss and damage funds?

Somaliland election: What do we need to know?

Somaliland prepares for presidential polls amid regional tension

Sierra Leone’s loitering laws declared discriminatory

Why did the ECOWAS Court declare Sierra Leone’s loitering laws discriminatory?

Mauritians unsure of democracy ahead of elections

Ahead of elections, what does the recent social media shutdown tell us about Mauritius?

Violent protests continue in Mozambique

Day of protests planned by Mozambican opposition against results of disputed election.

Is it legal to detain children in Nigeria?

Nigerian authorities have dropped treason and other charges against more than 30 children

South Sudan's civil servants remain unpaid

South Sudan’s civil servants and soldiers have gone without salaries for a year

Piracy returns to Somalia coast

Pakistani and Iranian fishermen speak to BBC on fears of being kidnapped.

Opposition wins election in Botswana

Botswana rejects the political party that has governed for nearly 60 years

Sudan rape victims die by suicide

Women have taken their own lives in Sudan's Gezira state after being raped.

Can Chad crackdown on Islamist militants?

Chad's president orders a mission to track down militants after an attack on an army base

Sudan activists accuse RSF of massacre

Pro democracy activists said more than 100 people have been killed in Sudan

Will Mozambique's election results be overturned?

The opposition in Mozambique files a lawsuit demanding a recount of the elections

LRA Thomas Kwoyelo sentenced : A victim's testimony

A Ugandan court has sentenced a former rebel group commander to 40 years in prison

Ethiopia's Tigray region's education system crisis

Tigray education bureau says 14000 teachers missing two years after civil war ended

Sudan's proxy war

Russia investigates reports that a cargo plane with Russian crew was shot down in Darfur

Kenya returns refugees to Turkey?

Four refugees returned to Turkey from Kenya at the request of the Turkish government

Food poisoning cases rise in South Africa

South Africa's health department begins investigating food poisoning incidents

What Kenyan youth make of deputy president's sacking

Kenyan senators voted to remove the deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, from office

Nigerian fuel tanker crash kills 153 people

More than a 150 people have been killed after a fuel tanker exploded in Nigeria

Fears of food insecurity in northern Nigeria

How climate change is affecting food production in northeastern Nigeria

What's the dispute between Equatorial Guinea and Gabon?

Equatorial Guinea and Gabon ask the International Court of Justice to settle a dispute

Africa’s deadliest migration route

Why are migrants ready to take deadly crossing between West Africa and Canary Islands

Why Eritrea hosted leaders from Egypt and Somalia

Leaders from Egypt and Somalia have met in Eritrea over tensions in the Horn of Africa

Zimbabwe in major land ownership shift

Zimbabwean government to give black farmers titles for land seized from white farmers

Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast's rocky relationship

What's going on between between Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast?

Ethiopia's first female president leaves office?

Ethiopia’s first female president resigns as conflict intensifies in the Amhara region

Will Mozambicans in Cabo Delgado vote?

Mozambicans prepare to elect a new president but voting in Cabo Delgado is not guaranteed

Chagos Islands: What next after UK hand over?

What will change following the handover of Chagos Islands to Mauritius by UK?

Kenya's Deputy President faces impeachment

Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is facing impeachment proceedings

Lebanon conflict: A reporter’s witness account.

As the Middle East crisis escalates how is the chaos of war affecting  foreigners?

DR Congo appeals to the UN

We'll hear from the DR Congo's newly appointed Foreign Minister

Devastating impact of cocaine on Cape Verde

BBC Africa Eye: How some sailors were tricked into smuggling cocaine to Cape Verde

Inside the Sudan war with the Sudanese army

Sudan's army launches a major offensive to retake capital Khartoum

Kenya: ‘excessive force’ used during protests

Kenyan police accused of using excessive force during protests earlier this year

Why is galamsey such a big deal in Ghana?

At least 44 people were injured during a protest against illegal mining, in Ghana

Why the opposition in Tanzania is concerned by abductions?

Tanzanian opposition leaders temporarily arrested in bid to stop anti-abduction protest

What the gender equity bill means for women in Ghana

Women in Ghana demand implementation of a gender equity bill signed by the president

Why Nigeria risks floods from waters released by Cameroon

Eleven states in Nigeria put on flood alert as Cameroon releases dam water

The abduction of children in South Sudan

Why are over one thousand children still missing in Pibor, South Sudan?

Why is Ghana's opposition demanding a voters roll audit ?

Members of Ghana’s main opposition party protest nationwide for voter register audit

Will Kenya’s labour deal with Germany work?

Kenya has struck a deal for skilled and semi-skilled workers to seek jobs in Germany

Why did Senegal's president dissolve parliament?

Senegal’s President Faye recently dissolved the opposition dominated National Assembly

City of Maiduguri submerged in heaviest flooding

Thousands displaced in northeastern Nigeria after a colllapsed dam caused severe flooding

Kenya airports: Who is Adani group?

Kenyan airport workers have protested takeover bid by India’s Adani Group

Reflections a year since floods in Derna

A year ago, two dams burst near the city of Derna in Libya, killing thousands of people.

Is laxity behind  schools fires in Kenya?

At least 21 children died in a fire at a boarding school in central Kenya last week.

Why Algeria's President is not a uniting figure

Algeria's incumbent President Abdelmajid Tebboune is re-elected amid low voter turn out.

South Africa's ANC party denies allegations of murders.

ANC party denies allegations of killing human rights activists in South Africa.

The death of Rebecca Cheptegei

Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei dies after being doused in petrol and set on fire

Dozens killed in DR Congo jailbreak

Attempted jail break from largest prison in DR Congo’s capital causes 129 deaths,

Have Chinese satellites benefitted Africa?

Has China's mission to win African hearts via satellite TV worked?

Tensions rise between Ethiopia, Egypt and Somalia

Ethiopia grows concerned over a military pact between Egypt and Somalia

Who are the victims of enforced disappearances?

Africa has one of the highest number of missing people and enforced disappearances

Why is Spain's PM in West Africa?

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is on a second visit this year to West Africa

Drought causing hunger in southern Africa

Millions of people in southern Africa are suffering the effects of a drought

What is behind armed attacks in Burkina Faso?

Around 200 people were killed and many more injured in the Burkinabe town of Barsalogho

Why are the Maasai in Tanzania contesting relocation from a heritage site?

The authorities in Tanzania want the Maasai to move from the Ngorongoro conservation area

Wagner: Have Russian operations in Africa changed?

A year after Yevgeny Prigozhin's death, what is the impact on Afro-Russia relations?

Why are fatal boat accidents so common in DR Congo?

Over 200 people are feared dead after a river boat capsized in DR Congo

Why are African workers being prevented from leaving Lebanon?

Israel and Lebanon-based group Hezbollah have traded fire since October’s Hamas attack.

How a sexual assualt viral video outraged Tanzania

Tanzania removes a police commander after she linked a sexual assualt victim to sex work.

Why is Cape Town evicting homeless people from the city centre?

Cape Town relocates dozens of homeless people from the streets to transitional shelters

Why does a Chinese company want to seize Nigeria's assets?

A Chinese company has initiated plans to seize Nigerian assets in eight countries

Can Africa tackle the Mpox public health emergency?

WHO declares the Mpox outbreak in Africa a public health emergency of global concern.

Uganda's LRA trial: Who is Thomas Kwoyelo?

Thomas Kwoyelo, the former LRA commander, has been found guilty of war crimes and crimes.

Why are politicians being arrested in Tunisia?

Tunisia's upcoming presidential election why are opponents locked up or disqualified?

Did the 'tuna bond' scandal change Mozambique?

Mozambique's former finance minister found guilty in a two billion dollar scandal

What can the Sudan ceasefire talks in Geneva achieve?

Can UN backed talks in Geneva about planned ceasefires in Sudan’s civil war succeed?

How fake medicines could be contributing to the deaths of over half a million Africans

The UN says around 500,000 Africans could be dying because of fake medicines

Why has Mali cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine?

Mali cuts diplomatic ties with Ukraine over claim they were countering Wagner in Africa

What's behind the violent protests in the UK?

Violent ant-immigration protests have flared up across the UK

Will protests in Somalia against Al-Shabab militants bring change?

Protests at a beach where over 30 people were killed by Al -Shabab militants in Somalia

Why is Algeria's Imane Khelif at the centre of controversy at the Paris Olympics?

Why is the Algerian Olympic boxer, Imane Khelif's gender being questioned?

Why have Kenyan authorities ordered the cull of over a million crows?

Kenyan wildlife authorities begin process of culling a million Indian house crows.

Why were members of Uganda’s opposition party deported from Kenya?

The 36 Forum for Democratic Change members are in Ugandan police custody

What Ethiopia floating its currency means.

Ethiopia devalued its currency in a bid to secure International Monetary Fund support

What is the suspect South African military camp training Libyans?

South Africa suspects the site, in Mpumalanga, was being used for military training

Will Africa shine at the Paris Olympics?

Paris Olympic Games open today. Africa will be represented by all 54 countries.

Can the flow of arms into conflict-hit Sudan be stopped?

A constant supply of weapons is fuelling the war in Sudan, says new report

Why young people in Uganda are annoyed by corruption?

Uganda police detain dozens of people taking part in banned anti-corruption protests

Why was Zambia's anti-corruption board dissolved?

Zambia’s president dismissed the anti-corruption body after it was accused of corruption

Why there is concern about Angola's proposed anti- vandalism law ?

Angola's national assembly passes new law with long prison terms for vandalism.

How can building collapses in Nigeria be prevented?

Early findings into the school building collapse in Plateau state reveal shortcomings

Can South Africa's government of national unity really work?

South Africa’s parliament reopens,with an ANC-led government including several parties

Could new EU environmental rules shut African crops out of European markets?

African farmers voice concern that EU deforestation rules are too expensive to implement

Is the church in Kenya too close to the government?

Is closeness of Kenya's church to politicians affecting its ability to call them out?

Can public hearings into Zimbabwe's 'genocide' of the 1980s bring healing and national unity?

Thousands in opposition strongholds were killed by army forces in Operation Gukurahundi

Does an Ecowas court ruling on police brutality on protestors in Nigeria go far enough?

Ecowas court rules Nigeria violated rights during anti-police demonstrations.

Unfarmed land leaves millions staring at hunger in Sudan

Sudan's war has set back agricultural production leaving millions at risk of acute hunger

Can Ghana afford to pay striking civil servants?

Public services across Ghana have been disrupted due to a civil servant strike

Why land routes through Africa are more dangerous for migrants than Mediterranean crossings

More people trying to enter Europe die in the Sahara desert than in the Mediterranean: UN

What can the breakaway confederation do without Ecowas?

The military rulers of Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso form a breakaway confederation.

Can Burkina Faso's military government counter deadly jihadist attacks?

The Burkina Faso’s military’s ability to tackle jihadists attacks in the spotlight.

Can South Sudan hold its first post-independence elections this year?

South Sudan's President Salva Kiir had pledged to hold elections in December 2024

Why do the British and French elections matter to Africa?

Britain and France, who share major links with Africa are holding elections this week

Why jihadist groups use female suicide bombers?

Over 30 people  killed in Nigeria, in attacks by suspected female suicide bombers

South Africa has a new coalition government

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled a new coalition government.

Sierra Leone has banned child marriage

Sierra Leone's parliament this week approved a law banning child marriage

Why is a new regional force for West Africa necessary?

Ministers of Ecowas countries meet to discuss the formation of a new regional force

Why tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia are showing no signs of easing

Somalia recently accused Ethiopian troops of “illegally” crossing into its territory.

Kenya: Why have police stepped up action against young protestors?

Young people in Kenya have once again taken to the streets to protest

A victory for the Christian LGBTQ activist in Namibia

A Namibian court rules that laws banning same-sex acts between men are unconstitutional

Kenya: Why are these protests different?

A new generation of young Kenyans are protesting against unpopular tax proposals.

How do Hajj pilgrims cope with a heatwave in Saudi Arabia?

Intense heat in Saudi Arabia leads to the deaths of hundreds of Muslim pilgrims.

The harsh conditions facing Sudanese refugees in Egypt

Amnesty International says Egypt is deporting fleeing refugees from Sudan.

Kenya: Why have some proposed taxes been scrapped?

Kenya's government scraps some proposed taxes after a public outcry.

Why a university protest got female students arrested in South Sudan?

Female students at the University of Juba said they were beaten by police

Is democracy working in Nigeria?

Nigeria, a nation once notorious for military rule, marks 25 years of democracy

What happens when and if el-Fasher falls to rebel forces?

The city of el-Fasher could imminently fall to rebel forces, warns the US envoy to Sudan.

Why are many facing prison over debt in Tunisia?

Tunisia: Several hundred people are in prison, just for failing to pay their debts

Why are two million children in northern Nigeria suffering from severe malnutrition?

Around two million children in northern Nigeria are severely malnourished, says MSF

How does a seat at UN Security Council benefit Somalia?

Somalia gets a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council.

One year anniversary of the Focus on Africa Podcast

It's one year since we launched the Focus on Africa Podcast.

Njambi Koikai:Death of Kenyan endometriosis campaigner sheds light on painful condition.

Sudan reaffirms commitment to constructing a Russian naval base on the Red Sea.

What is Russia's Foreign Minister doing back in Africa?

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is back in Africa. Mr Lavrov is seeking support.

How will Africa benefit from its relationship with South Korea?

South Korea and African nations meet at a cooperation summit in Seoul

South Africa elections: The ANC loses its majority. What happens next?

Who will South Africa's African National Congress party choose as its coalition partner?

Will US sanctions on Ugandan officials also damage the country?

The US has imposed sanctions on Uganda’s parliament speaker and others over corruption

Nigeria: One year into President Tinubu’s term in office, how has he fared?

We review a year of Bola Tinubu's tenure as Nigeria's President

Will Burkina Faso ever become democratic?

Burkina Faso looks unlikely to return to democratic rule soon

What's behind the rise in violent crime in Kenya?

The access to illegal arms is on the rise in Kenya

What does Kenya’s non-NATO ally status mean?

What does the status of non-NATO ally mean for Kenya and Africa?

Is there a growing risk of genocide in El-Fasher?

A United Nations expert says a genocide could be occurring in El-Fasher

How can genetically engineered mosquitoes stop malaria?

First set of genetically modified non-biting mosquitoes have been released in Djibouti.

How are EU funds enabling abuses against migrants in North Africa?

An investigative report says EU funds are enabling human rights abuses in North Africa

Is Kenya still on course to deploy police officers to Haiti?

The first group of 200 Kenyan police officers is expected to arrive in Haiti in May.

Who are the men behind an attempted coup in DR Congo ?

The Democratic Republic of Congo says it has quashed an attempted coup

Ethiopia: Why is the US calling for a ceasefire?

The US calls for a nationwide ceasefire in Ethiopia after fighting in various regions.

Gambia: Why has Ousman Sonko been sentenced to 20 years in prison?

Ex-Gambian minister Ousman Sonko has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

How can more Africans access clean cooking?

A third of the world cooks with fuels producing toxic smoke: International Energy Agency

Chad: Why are the election results being challenged?

Chad’s opposition leader challenges the preliminary results of the presidential election

Does Somalia still need a UN mission?

In an unexpected move Somalia's government requests an end to U.N. political mission.

Why are there concerns of ethnic cleansing in Darfur?

Human Rights Watch says ethnic cleansing has taken place in the city of El Geneina.

Why have Kenyan government doctors agreed to end strike?

Kenya's government doctors sign agreement to end national strike after nearly 2 months

West Africa: which country will US and French troops move to next?

What next for French and US troops as they move out of the Sahel region?

Why was Eliud Kipchoge a trolling victim?

The Olympic marathon champion on why he feared for his family after online abuse

East Africa Floods: Have governments done enough?

Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands remain displaced across east Africa.

Why are US soldiers  leaving Chad?

The U.S. has withdrawn most of its troops stationed in Chad.

Why has an arrest warrant been issued for CAR's ex-president?

A court in the Central African Republic issues an arrest warrant for the ex-president

Why is there International concern about Al-Fashir in Sudan?

There are International concerns about a crisis brewing in Al-Fashir in Darfur

Kenya Floods: Why wasn't Nairobi better prepared and will President Ruto declare a state of emergency?

More than one hundred and sixty people have died in Kenya following heavy flooding

How do South Africans feel as they mark 30 years of democracy?

Reflections 30 years after South Africa's first democratic elections

Alleged killings by Burkina Faso's military: What does the HRW report say?

Human Rights Watch alleges the killing of more than 220 civilians by Burkina Faso's army

Why has the World Bank suspended a Tanzania tourism project fund?

The World Bank suspends funds to a tourism project in Tanzania over abuse allegations

Does Africa need a rethink on tackling violent extremisim?

African leaders have called for review on fighting violent extremism on the continent

What does the Rwanda Bill mean for Africa?

The UK Parliament has passed a long-delayed plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

What threat do autonomous weapons pose to West African countries?

Sierra Leone's President urges leaders to address challenges posed by autonomous weapons.

What's behind the recent clashes in Ethiopia?

Heavy clashes reported in disputed territory between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia.

A multi-million dollar pledge for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis. Will it be enough?

A pledge of over six hundred million US dollars for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis

Are pharmacies in Liberia selling stolen medicine?

Pharmacies in Liberia allegedly selling stolen medicine donated by aid organisations.

Chad elections: Will President Mahamat Idriss Deby keep to his promises?

Chad's interim President begins campaigning ahead of the country's next election

France hosts an international conference on Sudan. Will it make a difference?

An international conference on Sudan held in France one year after war broke out.

How are the Chibok girls coping 10 years on?

Ninety one girls remain missing after they were taken from their school in Chibok.

Jacob Zuma to run in South Africa’s general election

South Africa's electoral commission has published final candidate lists for elections.

The war crimes allegedly committed in Sudan

Warring parties in Sudan blamed for atrocities against civilians

Cholera: is disinformation causing deaths in Southern Africa?

Disinformation on cholera reportedly led to Mozambique ferry disaster.

Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis

Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people

Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis

Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people

Is Ghana allowing child marriages?

Viral images of a 63 year old priest marrying an underage girl causes outrage in Ghana

Gabon: A national dialoge to 'help heal wounds'

Gabon hosts a national dialogue which it says, should help heal past wounds

How South Africa is stepping up efforts to curb illegal crossings

South Africa steps up security to curb illegal crossings from neighbouring countries

Why are changes to Somalia's constitution causing concern?

Somalia's parliament approves several constitutional changes

Why has Togo changed its constitution?

Togo's parliament has voted for a new constitution raising concern with the opposition

The Gambia: Personal testimonies on female genital mutilation

Gambian parliament is considering a bill to reverse a ban on female genital mutilation

What's the issue between Binance and the Nigerian government?

Why have Nigerian authorities clamped down on cryptocurrency firms?

Senegal's next President: Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Senegal has decided on its next President. Who is Bassirou Diomaye Faye?

Why has Uganda's President promoted his son to head the military?

Uganda's President promotes his son to head the military

Why has former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo agreed to run in next year's election?

Former Ivorian president Gbagbo poised to run as flagbearer in next year's election.

Women in Sudan: Targets of ongoing sexual violence

The BBC uncovers harrowing stories of sexual violence against women in Sudan's conflict.

Senegal: President Macky Sall refuses to apologise

Senegal's President Macky Sall won’t apologise for political uncertainty ahead of polls.

Kidnapped in Nigeria: A personal testimony

Another 100 people kidnapped in Nigeria. We hear from a young woman who was abducted.

Why were Malawian women abused in Oman?

Dozens of Malawians working in Oman as domestic workers have suffered abuse

Will the Rwandan elections be free and fair?

A court in Rwanda finds an opposition leader ineligible to run in July's elections

Health workers in Kenya go on strike

Health workers in Kenya go on an indefinite strike despite a ban by a Labour Court

Why are Congolese refugees protesting in Rwanda?

Congolese nationals who live in refugee camps in Rwanda have been protesting

How the recruitment of a Ugandan national to Myanmar turned into a nightmare.

A Ugandan national shares his personal story with us after being trafficked to Myanmar

Why do child abductions keep happening in Nigeria?

Almost three hundred school children have been kidnapped in Nigeria

Can African women's pay gap be bridged?

Can women in Africa achieve the same opportunities as men in the workforce?

Will sanctions against Zimbabwe's leader work?

The US accuses Zimbabwe's leader of corruption and imposes sanctions on him and his wife

Will Kenyan police be deployed to Haiti?

Violence and a legal challenge hold up Kenya's peacekeeping mission to Haiti

Why has Kenya become part of the trafficking route to South Africa?

Kenya is becoming a transit route for illegal migrants heading to South Africa, says IOM

Calls for a war crimes court in Liberia

Two civil wars have taken place in Liberia and there is still no war crimes tribunal

Chad: What's going on and what next?

An opposition leader in Chad is killed. What next as the country prepares for elections?

Ghana passes controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Ghana's parliament passes a bill that further restricts the rights of LGBTQ people.

A landmark deal for Libya. How will it work?

Armed groups have agreed to leave Libya's capital, Tripoli

Why are Malawi's Catholic Bishops critical of the government?

Malawi's influential Catholic church has criticised President Chakwera’s leadership.

Why are migrants using Mauritania to get to Europe?

The number of migrants attempting to cross the Atlantic from West Africa rises sharply

Are child-beggars on Uganda's streets 'sold'?

More than 100 Ugandan mothers faced a court hearing for sending their children to beg

South Africa's youth struggling to find jobs

South Africa’s economy is facing 'a tipping point'. What will the impact be?

Will a deal with Russia help or hinder Niger?

The rebranded Russian mercenary group Wagner offers Niger a regime survival package

As inflation rises in Nigeria, how expensive is food?

Nigeria's inflation rate is at its highest, at almost 30%.

How relevant is the African Union?

The African Union urges action on instability and condemns coups on the continent

Why does Nigeria’s electricity supply keep collapsing?

Nigeria’s inconsistent electricity supply has caused widespread blackouts and power cuts

Racheal Kundananji: What does the Zambia footballer’s transfer record fee mean?

Zambian Racheal Kundananji has shattered the pay glass ceiling in women’s football

What will it take to stop Senegal’s election protests?

Senegal has faced ongoing unrest over the postponement of the presidential election

What is behind the latest resurgence of fighting in Eastern DR Congo?

Thousands of civilians flee recent conflict between M23 rebels and government forces.

Afcon 2023: Was it the best ever?

Host Ivory Coast wins Afcon but what will be the lasting legacy for the country

Why are Ugandan nationals still trapped in Myanmar?

The Ugandan government says it's trying to rescue tranationals still trapped in Myanmar

Why African countries are saying no to the death penalty

Zimbabwe becomes the latest country to begin proceedings to scrap the death penalty

Indaba: Is Africa benefitting from its mineral wealth?

Africa's mining Indaba is in Cape Town.Does Africa have a say about its mineral wealth?

Why are Senegal’s delayed elections controversial?

Senegal's reputation as a bastion of democracy is on the line

Nairobi County Governor vows to act following gas fire

The death toll from a gas explosion in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, has risen to six.

Is Facebook losing its appeal in Africa?

Facebook celebrates 20th years on Sunday. What do Africans think about the platform?

What is Tagadum and can it end war in Sudan ?

Sudan's ex prime minister believes,Tagadum a civilian initiative can help end conflict.

Why Italy is interested in Africa

Italy is seeking a closer partnership with Africa to boost economic ties

More than half a million people enter South Sudan to escape Sudan war

Humanitarian agencies raise concern as Sudan war displaces over 500,000 to South Sudan

Military led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have quit Ecowas, what effect will it have?

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, to leave Ecowas ,how will it affect these countries?

Bobi Wine on what the nomination of a documentary about his life for an Oscar means

Musician turned politician has pursued political change with run ins with government

Why the Somali armed group Al Shabaab is still a threat

There's been heavy fighting between Somali forces and Al Shabaab fighters

Why is the youngest continent led by old leaders?

Why is Africa, the youngest continent in the world, governed by older leaders?

What does the United States want from Africa?

The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has begun a four-nation tour of the continent

Joseph Boakai sworn in as Liberia's oldest-ever president

Joseph Boakai sworn as Liberia's new president what will be his main challenges?

Why is violent crime soaring in South Africa?

Violent crime is soaring in South Africa with the murder rate at a 20-year high.

Sierra Leone allows ex-president Koroma to leave country despite facing treason charges

Sierra Leonean high court allows ex-president,charged with treason, to leave country.

Ethiopia hunger: More than 200 starve to death in Tigray

More than 200 people have starved to death in Tigray

Can Zambia's cholera crisis be contained?

Zambia is facing its worst cholera crisis for over forty years

Why has Burundi closed its border with Rwanda?

Burundi closes its borders with Rwanda accusing its neighbour of funding rebel attacks

WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free

For first time in 50 years a sub-Saharan African nation is declared malaria-free.

Comoros’ president bids for a fourth term in forthcoming election

Presidential elections are due to be held in the Comoros on 14 January

Why is South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice?

What are the reasons behind South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ ?

Confusion over Kenya’s new visa-free policy for visitors

Kenya’s shift to a visa-free regime for visitors has come into force, but is it working?

The late TB Joshua accused of widespread abuse and torture

The BBC has uncovered evidence of widespread abuse by the late televangelist TB Joshua

Will troops from Southern Africa be effective in DRC?

Troops from the Southern African bloc will help fight the M23 rebel group in eastern DRC

Why was Sierra Leone's ex-president charged with treason ?

Sierra Leone's former president charged with treason over alleged role in a coup plot

Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal

Somaliland’s decision to give Ethiopia access to the sea sparks fury in Somalia

Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power crisis?

Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power load -shedding crisis ?

South Africa, Rwanda and Afrobeats in 2024

2024 marks 30 years since the Rwandan genocide and historic polls in South Africa

Sudan conflict: A year in review

As the civil war in Sudan shows no signs of abating, we look at its impact so far

The legacy of Mbongeni Ngema

We look at the legacy of the acclaimed South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema

Nigerians react to free train rides and reduced bus fares

Nigerians given free train rides and a 50% discount on bus fares over the festive period

What's behind the latest deadly attack in northern Nigeria?

Northern herders launch a deadly attack on farmers in Plateau State leaving over 140 dead

Is it a good Christmas for Ghana's cocoa farmers?

Are cocoa farmers benefiting from a rise in Chocolate sales?

What does the fall of Wad Madani mean for the Sudan conflict?

What next for the Sudanese people, as the RSF forces take key towns.

How are Houthi attacks in the Red Sea affecting Africa?

With Houthi rebel attacks affecting Red Sea shipping routes should Africa be concerned?

Why is changing Chad's constitution controversial?

Chadians recently voted in a referendum to change the country's constitution

Guinea oil terminal blast kills at least 8

An explosion at an oil terminal in Guinea's capital Conakry kills at least 8 people

DR Congo elections: What's at stake?

What's at stake in the upcoming elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

Have 22 Ugandans been trafficked to Myanmar?

Ugandan government says at least 22 Ugandans are being held captive in Myanmar

Is peace ever possible in DR Congo?

Tension once again flares in DR Congo, following a largely unobserved truce

COP 28 : A new deal agreed at the UN Climate summit

COP 28 : A new deal agreed at the UN Climate summit in Dubai. Did it go far enough?

A personal objection to the Rwanda asylum plan

A personal objection against the UK government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

Why does Egypt's President Sisi need a third term?

Egypt’s President Sisi seeks a third consecutive term despite a crumbling economy

Why has Somalia's 30 year arms Embargo been lifted?

The UN Security Council unanimously voted to lift Somalia's arms Embargo. Why now?

Why is the South African port of Durban in chaos?

Congestion at South Africa's Durban port causing costly delays for shipping companies

Behind the "accidental" drone attack in Nigeria

Nigeria says the drone attack in the north west, was "an accident". So what went wrong?

Why has the US recognised Niger's military-led government ?

The US ambassador to Niger has presented her credentials to the government in Niamey

A sex trafficking ring in Sierra Leone

Six Sierra Leonean girls have been rescued from a sex trafficking ring.

World AIDS day: What is it like to live with the condition for 30 years?

World Aids Day: a landmark ruling for women forcefully sterilised for being HIV-Positive

Why COP28 matters to Africa

COP28 gets underway in Dubai. What is it and why does it matter?

Thousands of children reportedly trapped in historic city of Timbuktu

Nearly 74,000 children are reportedly under siege in Mali's historic city of Timbuktu

How safe are South Africa's mines?

Eleven miners have been killed in an accident at a platinum mine in South Africa

Was there an attempted coup in Sierra Leone?

Sierra Leone's President calls for unity after government says it repelled an attack

Why is Abyei contested by Sudan and South Sudan?

What's the reason behind the ongoing battle for Abyei?

Why did Ethiopia rebel talks end in deadlock?

Why did talks between Ethiopia’s government and the Oromo rebel group end with no deal?

What is President Weah's legacy in Liberia?

As Liberians wait to swear in their President-elect we look back at George Weah's tenure

Why no plastic pollution deal was reached

Talks held in Kenya have failed to establish a global treaty on plastic pollution

Can African- led negotiations achieve peace for Sudan?

Peacebuilding experts have been meeting in Cairo to discuss ending the conflict in Sudan

What reparations does Africa want?

What reparations should be paid to Africa for the transatlantic slave trade?

Is Zimbabwe's political opposition in disarray?

What's going on within Zimbabwe's political landscape?

Madagascar braces for controversial election

Madagascar’s election follows months of protests, as most candidates call for boycott

Why are Nigeria's labour unions striking again?

Why are Nigeria's labour unions striking again?

Why is East Africa being devastated by floods?

Thousands in the Horn of Africa and neighbouring countries have been uprooted by floods

Liberia's runoff election: What to expect?

Liberians return to the polls in a runoff election between George Weah and Joseph Boakai

Sudan: What is happening in West Dafur?

Witnesses have accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces of targeting non-Arabs

Amhara: What's going on?

The ongoing fighting in Amhara is leading to an escalation in violence

Is Africa contributing to AI development

AI is changing lives in Africa, is the continent contributing to systems being built?

Somalia: Thousands trapped in severe flooding

Thousands of people are trapped in flooded areas following heavy rains in Somalia

Global concern over the spread of dengue fever

What is dengue fever and why is it spreading around the world?

DR Congo conflict: How children are impacted

How the conflict in DR Congo is having a devastating impact on children

Facebook accused of stoking Ethiopia's conflict

Facebook accused of permitting hate speech during Ethiopia's two-year conflict

Kenya's plan for universal healthcare

A look into Kenya's plan to provide affordable, reliable healthcare for all its citizens

South Africa win Rugby World Cup

South Africa make men’s Rugby World Cup history, becoming the first four-time champions

Victory for Nigeria's president at supreme court

Victory for Nigeria's Bola Tinubu as the Supreme court backs his Presidency

Is Niger being treated unfairly?

The prime minister of Niger’s ruling military junta says Niger is treated unfairly

Zimbabwe faces another major cholera outbreak

Zimbabweans are facing another major cholera outbreak

UAE firm to manage Tanzania’s main port

Emirati firm DP World has signed a deal to manage Dar-es-Salaam port for 30 years

Sierra Leone opposition ends parliament boycott

Sierra Leone's APC opposition party has finally agreed to take its seats in parliament

Has Africa gained from China's infrastructure plans?

Has Africa benefited from China's Belt and Road Initiative?

Why did Mozambique's opposition call for protests?

Mozambique's opposition stage demonstrations to denounce fraud in municipal elections

Dam water floods in Ghana

Thousands displaced following the worst flooding in years, in Ghana

What are UN's concerns for Madagascar’s polls?

The UN says human rights in Madagascar are “deteriorating” ahead of next month’s vote

Burkina Faso's nuclear power plant deal with Russia

Burkina Faso's military leaders sign a deal with Russia to build a nuclear power plant

Is Morocco hosting the IMF meeting only symbolic?

The IMF and World Bank annual summit is being held in Africa. What's on the agenda?

Liberians await presidential election results

Liberians voted in elections on Tuesday, with President Weah seeking a second term

Israel-Hamas War: Egypt's reaction and relationship

The war between Israel and Hamas escalates. What's Egypt's reaction?

UN: South Sudan ‘curbing democratic freedoms’

The United Nations accuses South Sudan's government of curtailing democratic freedoms

The Arab-Israeli conflict: Africa's reaction

The recent developments in the Arab-Israeli conflict. How is Africa reacting?

Why Morocco wants the World Cup

Morocco will be the second African country to host the FIFA World Cup.

Egypt: A Testimony of alleged torture

We hear from an Egyptian woman in exile who alleges she was tortured in prison

Seychelles opposition leader denies witchcraft charges

Seychelles opposition leader Patrick Herminie is one of eight charged with witchcraft

Inside Sierra Leone's justice system

Focus on Africa takes you inside Sierra Leone's overcrowded prisons

One year since Burkina Faso’s latest coup

Security challenges persist in Burkina Faso, a year on from the country’s latest coup

Youth displacement by the Sudan conflict

How young people are affected by the ongoing conflict in Sudan

The silent killer: hypertension in Africa

The African continent has the highest prevalence of the "silent killer" hypertension

Kenya ready to face Haiti gangs

Kenya says it's ready to face Haiti gangs

Who is fighting in Ethiopia’s Amhara region?

Renewed fighting in Ethiopia’s Amhara region between military and local militiamen

French troops pulling out of Niger: What does it mean?

France says it will withdraw its troops and ambassador from Niger

Why is rapper Mohbad’s death controversial?

Controversy surrounds the death of Nigerian Afrobeats star MohBad

Kenya: Westgate attack ten years on

Al-Shabaab militants attacked a shopping mall in Nairobi leaving 67 people dead

Is Ivory Coast at risk from extremist groups?

With growing insecurity in West Africa, is Ivory Coast under threat from jihadist groups?

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger sign defence pact

What does the ‘Sahel defence’ pact signed at the weekend really mean?

Mali: Tuareg ex-separatists resume hostilities

Mali crisis: Fears of further instability as former separatists resume hostilities

Libya floods: What you need to know

Entire neighbourhoods in Derna have been dragged into the sea

Why Morocco is selective over earthquake aid

Many countries have offered aid, but Morocco has accepted help from just four

What caused Morocco's earthquake?

The earthquake resulted from a geological phenomenon called a reverse fault

Gabon coup latest

The transitional authorities have held talks with dissidents jailed under Ali Bongo

Nigeria: Are election petitions relevant?

Election tribunal rejects Nigeria presidential election challenge

Taiwan's president visits last African ally Eswatini

Taiwan's president visits last African ally - Eswatini. Is Taipei's influence dwindling?

DR Congo: What's behind the instability?

43 people were killed last week during a protest

First ever African Climate Summit begins

Thousands of delegates have gathered in Kenya for the first ever Africa Climate Summit

South Africa fire: What are Johannesburg's hijacked buildings?

More than 70 people were killed including 12 children during a fire in Johannesburg

Climate change: 15 truck drivers die on Egypt-Sudan border

At least 15 Egyptian truck drivers stuck at Sudan border have died from heat stroke

What led to the Gabon coup?

Senior officers in Gabon announced a coup

Sierra Leone considers health emergency over illegal drug Kush

Sierra Leone is grappling with a serious substance crisis. A synthetic drug called Kush

Zimbabwe election dispute analysis: The role of electoral observers

What's the role of an electoral observer?

Why are Ethiopia and Egypt joining BRICS?

BRICS developing nations to admit six new countries including Ethiopia and Egypt

Prigozhin’s presumed death: Impact for Wagner in Africa

Wagner boss Prigozhin presumed dead after Russia plane crash

Can Kenya's police force solve Haiti's gang violence?

A Kenyan delegation has held meetings with Haiti’s police officials

Saudi forces accused of killing hundreds of Ethiopian migrants

Ethiopian migrants say they were shot when trying to cross from Yemen into Saudi Arabia

South Africa to host Brics summit from Tuesday

South Africa to host Brics summit but Russia’s President Putin will join virtually

Zimbabwe’s election campaign nears the end

Zimbabwe will hold its second presidential vote since the overthrow of President Mugabe

Libya: deadly clashes in Tripoli

Clashes between rival militias in Libya reportedly leave dozens of people dead

The impact of Niger’s closed airspace

After the ruling military junta closed Niger’s airspace, we look at the potential fallout

Sudan conflict causing food insecurity

We speak to a farmer who had to flee Sudan due to the ongoing conflict

Kenya content moderators seek protections

Data labellers in Kenya who review harmful content want protection from mental trauma

Niger: ECOWAS force on standby

ECOWAS leaders say all options are still on the table in Niger, following their summit

Is there a baguette shortage in Tunisia?

There has been a shortage of subsidized bread in Tunisia

ECOWAS leaders consider Niger intervention

The coup leaders have refused demands to hand power back to the elected government

Niger coup: Wagner taking advantage of instability - Antony Blinken

There are concerns the Russian mercenary group may be gaining influence in the country

Kenya care home abuse revealed

BBC Africa Eye reveals mistreatment of elderly people at a care home in Kenya

Kenya care home abuse revealed

BBC Africa Eye reveals mistreatment of elderly people at a care home in Kenya

Reaction to Senegal's TikTok ban

The ban follows recent protests and the dissolution of Senegal’s main opposition party

Kenya: Privacy concerns over eyeball scanning

Cryptocurrency firm Worldcoin has been banned from registering new users

How Niger’s coup affects the Sahel

Burkina Faso and Mali warn ECOWAS not to use force to restore President Bazoum

Mauritius makes progress against smoking

Morocco and Madagascar have also made gains against the deadly habit

ECOWAS threatens action over Niger coup

ECOWAS has threatened to use force if President Bazoum is not restored

Why Nigerian doctors are on strike

Unpaid wages and poor conditions are among Nigerian doctors’ complaints as they strike

Niger the latest coup in West Africa

Niger's president still detained by troops and the country's borders are closed

Devastating wildfires in Algeria and Tunisia

Algeria battles to contain devastating forest fires that have spread to Tunisia

Tax evasion costing African countries billions

African countries are losing billions of dollars due to illicit financial flows

Situation in Sudan 100 days since fight started

A hundred days since fighting broke out between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces

Football: FIFA Women's World Cup underway

All eyes on African teams as the FIFA Women’s World Cup gets underway

Gender: A long journey to equality

A UN report reveals the stark reality that no country has achieved full gender equality

Schools in Kenya close over cost-of-living demonstrations

Some schools in Kenya have been shut indefinitely ahead of cost-of-living demonstrations

Twitter’s Ghanaian staff without severance pay

Former employees say Twitter has gone silent on all negotiations regarding payment.

Call for investigation into Darfur atrocities

Human Rights Watch wants atrocities committed in Sudan's Darfur region to be investigated

Opposition boycotts new Sierra Leone parliament

The APC is refusing to participate in government, alleging fraud in June’s elections

Is banning protests in Kenya unconstitutional?

As Kenyan demonstrators defy police, can the authorities legally enforce a protest ban?

Iran's president begins Africa tour

President Ebrahim Raisi is visiting Kenya, Uganda and Zimbabwe

Senegal: What's driving migrants to leave?

More than 70 migrants were rescued near Gran Canaria, why do they make these journeys?

AU troops to leave Somalia by December

The African Union has started to pull soldiers out of the country

The Russian schools ready to teach Swahili

On World Swahili Day, we take a look at how far the east African language has travelled

South Sudan unveils first-ever election plans

If it goes ahead, it will be the first election since independence

Kenya lifts ban on tree cutting

President Ruto outrages environmentalists after lifting a ban on cutting trees.

Senegal’s president won't seek third term

Macky Sall's announcement on Monday had been eagerly awaited by supporters and critics

Kenya widens access to sex offenders registry

Employers are now able to check if someone was convicted of sexual offence in Kenya

Mali: UN peacekeeping mandate to expire

Mali’s ruling military junta has called on UN forces to leave the country without delay

Huge inflation ahead of Zimbabwe’s election

The country is holding presidential elections in August, with the economy a major issue

Championing African feminism

We discuss the living legacy of Ghanaian author Ama Ata Aidoo

Who leads Wagner in Africa now?

Wagner boss Prigozhin is sent to Belarus, so who is leading his troops in Africa?

How Sudan's clans endanger Sahel security

Hemedti and al-Burhan's clan ties threaten to push Sudan's civil war beyond its borders

The gangs terrorising Mogadishu

We focus on Ciyaal Weero, the Mogadishu gangs terrorising people in Somalia's capital

Remembering Berlusconi's love for the Kenyan coast

How Malindi became a destination loved by Italians, including the late Silvio Berlusconi

Sierra Leone gears up for general elections

Sierra Leone to hold its fifth election since the end of a brutal civil war in 2002

Low turnout for Mali's referendum

Mali's ruling military junta held a constitutional referendum on Sunday

Greece boat disaster: Nine men charged

Greece boat disaster: Nine Egyptian men plead not guilty to people smuggling offences

Can Africa forge a peace path for Ukraine?

We ask how African leaders can influence peace talks between Ukraine and Russia

Interest free loans for Nigerian students

Nigeria announces financial support for poorer students in higher education

How Nigeria's fuel subsidy cut hit Benin

Benin's fuel prices spike as Nigeria drops subsidised petrol

Kenya content creators reject tax proposal amidst cost of living crisis

Kenya parliament reconsiders tax law that could impact content creators

Should Tunisia and Libya be Europe's migrant gatekeepers?

The EU offers to help Tunisia's finances in exchange of control of migrants

The story behind Angola's deadly fuel protests

Several demonstrators were killed this week in Huambo

Why are cyber attacks in Africa increasing?

Kenya and Nigeria are top targets, says cyber security report

Why is it difficult to kick racism out of football?

After monkey chants at a Real Madrid match, what needs to be done to tackle racism?

How Senegal's capital turned into a 'battlefield'

Dakar ‘emptied’ after days of violent protests in support of Ousmane Sonko

How will UK immigration rules affect African students?

Many students from Africa to lose right to bring their families to the UK

What next for Sudan?

Will the conflict end after the imposition of sanctions by the US on the waring factions?

Verdict announced in Sonko case

A verdict against Senegalese opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, has been announced

Fighting in Sudan continues into second week

Fighting intensifies as foreign embassies evacuate their citizens out of Sudan

Despair as Sudan ceasefire is broken

Sudan’s rival military factions fail to commit to a 24-hour humanitarian ceasefire

Fighting rocks Khartoum

The Sudanese capital is rocked by fighting between the army and rival forces of the RSF

400 people stranded off Malta

Fears grow over the fate of hundreds of migrants stranded on a vessel destined for Europe

Convicted rapist escapes from South African prison

A man convicted of rape fakes his own death to escape prison in South Africa

Monday demonstrations in Kenya

Weekly opposition protests in Kenya called by Riyla Odinga

South Africa's opposition EFF call for a shutdown of the economy

South Africa's opposition Economic Freedom Fighters call for a shutdown of the economy

More bodies pulled in aftermath of Cyclone Freddy in Malawi

Death toll continues to rise with recovery of more bodies after Cyclone Freddy struck

Efforts to help survivors of Cyclone Freddy continue

Effects of Cyclone Freddy continue to be felt in Malawi, as help goes out to survivors

Millions affected by floods in Malawi

Floods caused by Cyclone Freddy have affected about five million people in Malawi

Africa unites to fight Cholera

Countries from Africa gather in Malawi to deal with the deadly Cholera outbreak

Protests in Nigeria continue

A former Vice President of Nigeria protests the results of recent presidential elections

Nigeria awaits election results

Nigerians are waiting to hear the results of Saturday's presidential election

Is Nigeria ready for presidential elections?

With millions set to vote in Africa's most populous country, we ask if Nigeria is ready?

Cyclone Freddy makes landfall in Madagascar

The cyclone has damaged buildings and caused power cuts and flooding in Madagascar

Chaos over currency in Nigeria continues

Tensions over a new currency remain high in Nigeria as elections loom

Eritrea's president says US backed the TPLF

The United States supported the TPLF, according to Eritrea's president in an interview

Tundu Lissu returns to Tanzania

Tanzanian opposition leader, Tundu Lissu returns home from self-imposed exile in Belgium

Somalia says Al Shabab attacked military base

Al Shabab claim they've killed several Somali forces

Charges brought against Senegalese opposition candidate

Ousmane Sonkor says charges of rape are politically motivated

Ambazonian leader killed in Cameroon

'One Blood', the Ambazonian separatist leader in Cameroon has been killed

Hopes for real peace in Tigray

An Ethiopian delegation arrives in Tigray for talks

More questions over Gambia's 'coup plot'

Questions about what exactly happened in Tuesday night's 'coup plot' in The Gambia

Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected as ANC leader

South Africa's embattled president is elected again to lead the governing ANC

Pledges of financial and business support for Africa from Washington

The latest details from the US/Africa Summit as Washington pledges billions of Dollars

DRC mourns flood victims

DRC in national mourning for dozens of flood victims

William Ruto unveils his 'Hustler Fund' for Kenyans

President Ruto says over a million Kenyans have signed up for his 'Hustler Fund'

Malawi's anti-corruption chief is arrested

Malawi's anti-corruption head is arrested and the chief prosecutor is suspended. Why?

Is the political end nigh for Cyril Ramaphosa?

The ANC's executive meets to consider President Ramaphosa's political future

South Africa awaits Ramaphosa future

Uncertainty in South Africa over the President's future

Embezzlement charges for ex-president's son in Mozambique

Mozambique's ex-president's son on trial for money laundering and other alleged crimes

Ceasefire agreed in the DRC

An agreement has been reached by regional leaders between the DRC government and M23

Why are Nigerians swapping their high-value banknotes?

Nigerians told to exchange their high-value banknotes by the beginning of 2023

How did a well-known Pakistani journalist die in Kenya?

Confusion over how a prominent journalist from Pakistan died in Kenya

Activists: Lobbyists threaten success of COP27 summit

Climate change activists accuse lobbyists of attempting to scupper solutions at COP27

France ends operations in the Sahel

France announces an end to its military engagements against jihadists in the Sahel region

Ethiopia special: After warring sides agree truce, what next?

What are the prospects for lasting peace in Ethiopia’s Tigray region?

More tensions between the DRC and Rwanda

The DRC and Rwanda trade accusations over support for rebel groups

Scores dead in Somalia after attacks

Over a hundred people are killed in Somalia after attacks blamed on Al-Shabab militants

Various security alerts issued for Nigeria and South Africa

The US authorities issue security alerts for Nigeria and South Africa

50,000 civilians to help Burkina Faso fight Islamist militants

Burkina Faso embarks on a massive recruitment of civilians in the fight against militants

Protesters clash with police in Chad

Clashes in Chad between police and protesters

UN calls for action on South Sudan

UN Commission on Human Rights demands action to end suffering in South Sudan

Ethiopian forces capture Shire in northern Tigray

Fears for civilians in Shire after prolonged heavy fighting leading to its capture

Africa and the global financial crisis

We hear from the IMF on how Africa can deal with the global financial crisis

Both sides in Ethiopia conflict accused of crimes on civilians

Atrocities continue in the conflict as all sides are accused of crimes on civilians

Global alert over cough syrups

The WHO issues worldwide warning about cough syrups from India linked to child deaths

President Museveni's son's tweets raise eyebrows

Tweets from the son of Uganda's president spark cross-border controversy with Kenya

Local forces join the Somali army against Al Shabab

Local forces aid the successful Somali government onslaught against Al Shabab

Uganda's Medical Association issues guidance

Doctors in Uganda told not to treat ebola patients without PPE

Seleka leader stands trial at the ICC

Mahamat Abdel Said appears before the ICC on war crimes charges

Regional concerns in the spotlight at UN General Assembly

African leaders highlight concerns and fears at 77th session of UN General Assembly in NY

UN says both sides in Tigray conflict are guilty of atrocities

UN commission issues damning report on all sides in the conflict in Tigray

Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest after a service in London attended by over 500 heads of state and government

Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest at St George's Chapel, Windsor after a service in London

Eritrea amasses reservists on border with Ethiopia

Thousands of army reservists mobilised to border with Ethiopia

School reopening suspended in Sudan

Authorities in Sudan suspend the reopening of schools because of floods

Ethiopia's TPLF says it's willing to stop fighting

TPLF forces say they're ready to stop fighting and talk; but is Addis Ababa listening?

Landslide kills several in Uganda

Heavy rains trigger landslides in Uganda, claiming lives

UN: Millions at risk of famine in the Horn of Africa

After the worst drought in 7 decades, the UN says millions are at risk in Horn of Africa

Court affirms Ruto victory in Kenya

Kenya's Supreme Court upholds the results of the country's presidential election

Zambia’s billion dollar bailout sparks economic hope

The IMF loan is the result of months of negotiations

Fighting intensifies in Tigray

Both sides of the conflict in Ethiopia blame each other as a hospital is bombed in Tigray

Results from Angola's elections are in

Results are in and Angola's ruling MPLA and President Lourenco are to remain in office

Accusations and counter-accusations in Ethiopia over latest fighting

Wrangling continues in Ethiopia over who started the recent outbreak of fighting

Mutual recriminations over fighting in Ethiopia

Ethiopian and Tigrayan officials blame each other over fighting in the north

Debt forgiveness from China for 17 African countries

China scraps the debts for 17 African countries and pledges more support

Kenya's post-election wrangling continues in the courts

Raila Odinga is contesting the validity of last week's presidential election results

Arrests made in Nigeria over mummified bodies

Police make arrests in Nigeria over several mummified bodies discovered in Benin City

Forest fires in Algeria: At least 38 dead

Authorities in Algeria are battling to contain forest fires

More confusion over Kenya's presidential election

Raila Odinga who lost Kenya's presidential election says there was foul play in the polls

Deaths in protests in Somaliland

At least three die in protests in Somaliland

Polls close in Kenya's general elections

22 million people have cast their ballots in elections for Kenya's next president

Chaos in Kenya ahead of polls

Last minute preparations for presidential election in Kenya

Has Senegal finally resolved the Casamance question?

The Senegalese Government and rebels from the Casamance region have signed a peace deal

Outrage in South Africa over gang rapes of women

Mobs on the rampage in the town of Krugersdorp in South Africa after gang rapes of women

DRC reviews MONUSCO peacekeepers' presence

The president of the DRC reassesses when MONUSCO peacekeepers should leave the country

North Kivu governor on attacks on UN peacekeepers

The governor of North Kivu province addresses attacks on UN peacekeepers in the area

Allegations agains UN peacekeepers in DRC

Questions over the conduct of UN peacekeepers during protests in the DRC

Protests against the UN continue apace in the DRC

Protests against the UN peacekeeping presence in the east of the DRC

Deaths in the DRC after anti-MONUSCO protests

Protesters and peacekeepers killed in the DRC over the presence of UN forces

Russia on a charm offensive to Africa amid war with Ukraine

Russia sends its foreign minister to woo African states as its war in Ukraine continues

Bakers go on strike in Nigeria

Bread makers switch off their ovens to protest the high cost of baking products

Marburg virus confirmed in Ghana

Authorities in Ghana say there's been an outbreak of Marburg virus; two people are dead

Tunisia gets a new draft constitution

A committee hand-picked by the President completes a new draft constitution for Tunisia

Tensions rise between Ethiopia and Sudan

Sudan recalls its ambassador to Addis Ababa

Mysterious deaths at a bar in South Africa

Authorities investigate deaths of 22 young people in a bar in East London, South Africa

Two days of high-level talks begin at CHOGM

Commonwealth heads of state and government begin two days of talks in the Kigali

Anticipated report on corruption in South Africa is out

The Zondo Report  criticises the ANC for creating an environment that enabled corruption

Russia: At least forty-two African mercenaries killed in Ukraine

Russia's defence ministry says African mercenaries have been killed in Ukraine

Belgium returns the tooth of Patrice Lumumba

A tooth belonging to Patrice Lumumba has been returned over 60 years after his murder

South Africa considers importing Russian crude

South Africa's energy minister says Russian oil is not on the sanctions list

Clashes between police and Tanzania's Maasai

Clashes between police and the Maasai community in Tanzania

Rwandan former combatants resettle in the country

Rwandan ex-combatants and their families are allowed to resettle in the country

Hopes are fading fast for trapped miners in Burkina Faso

Frustration and despair as hope of finding miners alive ebb away

Africa in the grip of a fuel crisis

What can African governments do to weather the storm of the fuel crisis?

A major attack on ATMIS forces in Somalia

Al Shabab claim responsibility for an attack on ATMIS forces in Somalia

Report alleges Zuma put self-interest over country

A report into 'state capture' in South Africa makes serious allegations against Zuma

Concerns over police-enforced brutality and disappearances in Kenya

Concerns about the rise in police brutality and disappearances in Kenya

Angola suspends salaries of striking doctors

Angola suspends salaries of striking doctors

'Historic' day as DR Congo joins East Africa trade bloc

A virtual summit was held to welcome DR Congo as the EAC's seventh member

Malawi ramps up polio vaccination after outbreak

Polio usually affects children under five

Is Ethiopia to blame for deaths of MSF staff in Tigray?

Were Ethiopian government forces responsible for the deaths of MSF workers in Tigray?

South Africa asked to mediate in Ukraine war - Ramaphosa

Mr Ramaphosa did not say who had made the approach

Kenya's 'boda-bodas' taxis are ordered to re-register

Kenya's president orders crackdown on motorbike taxis after a woman was attacked

Ukraine: Why did Eritrea vote against UN resolution?

Eritrea was one of only five countries to vote against a UN resolution condemning Russia

African nationals still trapped in Ukraine

The UN says two-thirds of a million refugees have fled Ukraine

Trial of Kenyan lawyer begins at the ICC

Paul Gicheru denies corruptly influencing witnesses in William Ruto's case

Former Sudanese ruling council member arrested

Mohamed al-Faki Suleiman was picked up near his home, his relatives said

Zimbabwe: teachers suspended for pay strike take legal action

The education minister said the teachers would be suspended without pay for three months

Uganda investigating novelist's torture allegations

Novelist Kakwenza Rukirabashaija won a prestigious prize last year

Covid: South Africa makes its own version of Moderna vaccine

Africa currently has the lowest uptake of Covid vaccines in the world

Mali coup 'contagious' in region says chair of Ecowas

An Ecowas meeting was called in response to last month's coup in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso suspended from Ecowas - sources

The people are slowly coming to terms with military government in Burkina Faso

Ghana explosion: at least 13 dead after huge blast near mining town

Rescue and recovery operations continue

Many feared dead after huge explosion in Ghana

Videos show many destroyed buildings and scattered debris near Bogoso

South Africa opens a new Covid vaccine plant

A new Covid vaccine plant opens in Cape Town, South Africa

The TPLF calls for a ceasefire in the Ethiopia conflict

The leader of the TPLF calls for a ceasefire in the Ethiopia conflict

Benin opposition leader in court on terror charges

The former justice minister has been detained for more than eight months

US Senator says civil war could see Ethiopia break apart

US senator says only dialogue could bring an end to the civil war

Nigerian diplomat accuses UK of 'travel apartheid'

Nigeria has been placed on the UK's travel red list

Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads

South Africa's president urges everyone to get vaccinated

Omicron variant present in Nigeria health body says

The Nigerian health body says contact tracing is underway

Thousands join Sudan protests against recent deal

Reports say the security forces near the presidential palace fired tear gas

Gambia's truth commission recommends prosecutions

Some 250 Gambians and foreign nationals died because of human rights violations

Cop 26: fear of failure as climate talks enter final day

More positive engagement is needed to avoid a global climate catastrophe

South Africa's ex-President FW de Klerk dies at 85

He was head of state between September 1989 and May 1994

Guinea: Civic society in talks with military junta

Guinea Coup leader Colonel Doumbouya holds meetings with religious and political groups

Guinea coup: opposition welcomes ousting of Condé

Guinea's main opposition leader has welcomed Sunday's ousting of President Alpha Condé

Zambian President Hichilema inherits 'empty treasury'

President Hichilema's supporters are expecting him to make sweeping changes

Nigeria: Gunmen free kidnapped schoolchildren

The children were taken from an Islamic school in Tegina, Niger state

Judges reject president's appeal to change Kenya constitution

It comes a year before the next presidential election

Uganda to host 2,000 Afghan refugees on US request

Many citizens are fleeing after the Taliban takeover

Burkina Faso: Compaore to be tried over Sankara assassination

Blaise Compaore faces a military trial, accused of involvement in his predecessor’s murder

Millions face hunger in Somalia

Low rainfall and destructive locusts leave Somalis facing acute hunger

Tanzania’s new president charts new Covid-19 course for the country

Tanzania's new President Samia Suluhu Hassan plans to set up a special COVID-19 taskforce

2020 Review: How has Africa handled the big challenges?

African specialists look back at the past year and express their hopes for 2021

Africa Today: Highlights from 2020

Africa Today looks back at some of the inspiring stories that made us think and smile

Kenyan officials accused of Covid-19 corruption

Kenyan officials suspected of stealing money meant for medical supplies face prosecution.

US sanction former Gambia first lady

The United States has slapped sanctions on former Gambia first lady Zineb Jammeh.

Cameroon army launches operation in North-West Region

Cameroon’s security forces have launched an operation to restore security in Bamenda.

Ugandan Minister charged of attempted murder

Deputy Minister of Labour Mwesigwa Rukutana remanded in custody on murder charges.

Global leaders call for free coronavirus vaccine

African leaders join call for a free coronavirus vaccine

Burundi orders WHO officials to leave the country

Burundi gives World Health Organisation staffers 24 hours to leave the country.

Lesotho records first coronavirus case

Lesotho became the last country in Africa to record a coronavirus case

Zambia closes Tanzania border as COVID-19 cases surge

Over 80 new coronavirus cases have been discovered in Nakonde

Malawi Supreme Court upholds Presidential poll nullification

Malawi Supreme Court has upheld the nullification of last year's presidential elections

Madagascar conducts mass Covid-19 tests.

Madagascar conducts mass coronavirus tests in its worst hit area.

African countries lift coronavirus restrictions

Some African countries have started lifting coronavirus restrictions

South Africa government outlines plan for COVID19 recovery

South Africa government outlines stimulus for recovery from the effects of coronavirus

Thousands arrested in Morocco for Covid19 violations

Thousands of people have been arrested in Morocco for violating coronavirus measures

Cameroon government admits military involvement in civilian deaths

The Cameroonian government has admitted involvement of its military in civilian deaths

How a dip in global oil demand is affecting African countries

A dip in oil demand around the world is having big effect on Africa's countries

Coronavirus in Africa: Your questions answered

A special podcast where we put your coronavirus questions to the W.H.O.

Climate Change Strikes in Africa

African children and activists protest the dangers of climate change around the world

Detained Nigeria Shia leader to be freed to travel abroad for medical treatment

Supporters of Ibrahim El-Zakzaky have staged weeks of protests to demand his release

Ethiopia Airways crash latest.

A day of mourning in Ethiopia following the Ethiopian Airlines crash.

Jobs jobs jobs

How can Africa create the millions of jobs needed for a growing population?

Voter Registration Day in Nigeria

Voter registration in Nigeria; Merkel in Nigeria; equality for South African Muslim women

European Leaders Continue Charm Offensive in Africa

European leaders set stalls in Africa; Nigerian security; Soweto; fishermen and condoms

Europe's Leaders on a Charm Offensive in Africa

Europe's leaders in Africa; Germany returns Namibian skulls; uproar over a TV ad in Kenya

Soldiers in Uganda Caught on Tape Assaulting a Journalist

Ugandan soldiers assault journalist; a year of BBC Pidgin; Wenger gets award from Weah

Zimbabwe Awaits Election Results

Zimbabwe - Results expected; five banks merge in Ghana; Congolese opposition hopefuls

India to Open 18 New Embassies Accross Africa

BRICS meeting in South Africa, Zimbabwe elections; Eritrea's changing political landscape

Military Chiefs Escape Attack in Cameroon

Cameroon's military brass escape attack; UN embargo on South Sudan; Bio, 100 days

Kenyan Lawmakers' Taxpayer-Funded Visit to Russia

Kenyan lawmakers in Russia; the long shadow of Ebola; the multicultural roots of the ZCC

EU Leaders Agree Deal on Migration

EU leaders' agreement on migration; Ghana's electoral boss sacked; Resident Presidents

Ghana Imposes Ban on Tilapia Fish Imports

Why has Ghana banned tilapia imports? Ebola in the DRC; deadly fire in Nairob

South Sudan's Leaders Meet

South Sudan talks in Addis; Eritrea and Ethiopia's peace overtures; Tunisia law reforms

The WHO Lists Snake-bites as a Global Health Priority

Snake-bites a WHO priority; Dutch company claims Teff ownership; Kassé Mady Diabaté

Dam Burst in Kenya Kills Tens

Hundreds homeless in Nakuru where dam bursts; a shortage of HIV medication in Liberia

Fire Rages in Nairobi Suburb

Thousands left homeless after fire in Lang'ata suburb in Nairobi

African Migrants Told To Leave Israel

Israeli government orders 34,000 African migrants to leave or face imprisonment.

Kenya Election Watch: Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga

Dickens Olewe wraps up our special podcast series with a rare interview

Chibok Girls: Three years after

Almost two hundred students are still being held by Boko Haram.

Wednesday, 17th August 2016

South Sudan's new Vice President Taban Deng Gai addresses key issues in the country

Wednesday, 10th August 2016

Ahead of tomorrow's elections Zambian civil society groups call for a free and fair vote

Wednesday, 3rd August 2016

Running battles in Zimbabwe; local elections in South Africa; Malian music sensation.

Monday, 18th July 2016

HIV infections still the leading killer of African children aged 10 to 19.

Tuesday 14th June

Health experts warn of very serious levels of under-nutrition linked to obesity.

Wednesday, 25th May 2016

UN warns billions could starve as extreme weather changes poison food crops