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- Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital
on 2026-10-04 at 1:33 pmTwo residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.
- Why pastors may not be seen - or heard - preaching on Ghana's buses for much longer
on 2026-10-03 at 11:37 pmGhana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread.
- The South African men trying to end violence against women: 'Every man needs to play a part'
on 2026-10-02 at 11:56 pmThe discovery of 12 women's bodies near Johannesburg has again highlighted South Africa's problem with violence against women.
- Pretorius breaks Gayle's T20 record score
on 2026-10-02 at 10:22 pmLhuan-dre Pretorius breaks Chris Gayle's record for the highest score in a men's T20 match with an unbeaten 188 in a domestic fixture in South Africa.
- 'I reduced my running because of urine leaks' – Commonwealth finalist Korir
on 2026-10-02 at 2:11 pmKenyan runner Naomi Korir was born with fistula, a condition which can cause the uncontrolled leakage of urine or faeces.
- 'Knowledge is power' - Awoniyi
on 2026-10-02 at 12:48 pmNigeria's Taiwo Awoniyi explains why he values education so highly, having completed a course which could see him become one of football's future leaders.
- How fresh fighting in Tigray could spark wider conflict in Ethiopia
on 2026-10-02 at 11:24 amExploring the issues behind the escalation of tensions between the TPLF and the national army.
- Making politics 'fun, trendy, sexy': How Gen Z could shape Kenya's next election
on 2026-10-01 at 11:46 pmA voter mobilisation campaign has registered huge numbers of young people but it is not clear who they are backing.
- Algeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires
on 2026-10-01 at 4:31 pmIt is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer.
- Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash
on 2026-10-01 at 1:13 pmChivayo was known for his lavish lifestyle, close ties to African presidents and lucrative government contracts.
- Dangote: 'Nobody can make Africa great but us'
on 2026-10-01 at 6:24 amAfrica's richest man says Africans should take the fate of their continent in their own hands, rather than relying on foreigners.
- Sawe loses 'rRock, paper, scissors' for London Marathon dates
on 2026-09-30 at 11:05 amA game of rock, paper, scissors is used to determine when the elite female and male races will take place at next year's two-day London Marathon.
- The journalist crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession dispute
on 2026-09-29 at 8:09 pmKijanangoma has been crowned amid a dispute over a young heir whom the royal clan does not recognise.
- The journalist who became king in Uganda
on 2026-09-29 at 7:35 pmEdward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been crowned king of Tooro in a ceremony attended by Uganda's President Museveni.
- Son of Zambian bishop detained in post-election raid fears for his father's safety
on 2026-09-29 at 4:03 pmTrevor Mwamba was detained last month with other opposition figures and charged with treason, his son says.
- Twelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so far
on 2026-09-28 at 5:26 pmSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".
- Why are Ethiopia's rebels joining forces?
on 2026-09-28 at 1:21 pmSeven rebel groups from across Ethiopia have announced a new alliance against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government.
- 'I've lost my peace' - Cape Verde hero Vozinha on newfound fame
on 2026-09-28 at 12:59 pmCape Verde's World Cup hero Vozinha says he craves the "peace and tranquillity" of the life he led before he shot to fame.
- Injured Assefa narrowly misses world record in Berlin
on 2026-09-27 at 11:14 amEthiopian runner Tigst Assefa wins the Berlin Marathon but narrowly misses out on breaking the women's world record because of injury.
- Salah out of Egypt game because of artificial turf
on 2026-09-26 at 12:57 pmEgypt forward Mohamed Salah is left out of his nation's forthcoming match against South Sudan because it will be played on artificial turf.
- South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
on 2026-09-25 at 11:20 pmRoelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.
- Tigray capital 'out of cash' as fighting escalates, resident tells BBC
on 2026-09-24 at 2:35 pmA resident of Mekelle says the city is calm but people are stressed after the outbreak of fighting in the region.
- Spotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 begins
on 2026-09-23 at 3:30 pmPatrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.
- Watch: Why is the UK reviewing its Chagos Islands deal?
on 2026-09-23 at 1:49 pmThe UK is reviewing its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the defence secretary has said.
- Nigerian football enduring 'worst time in history' - Odegbami
on 2026-09-23 at 10:00 amFormer Afcon winner Segun Odegbami has slammed those running Nigerian football after the country missed out on the men's and women's World Cups.
- How Ceuta, football and Israel are shaping Morocco's election
on 2026-09-22 at 8:59 pmYoung voters are being courted with football slogans, promises of jobs and anti-Israel rallying calls.
- 'I have never felt heat like that' - a survivor on watching 33 cellmates die in Nigeria
on 2026-09-22 at 4:42 pmThe BBC goes inside the prison where prisoners were trapped in stifling, cramped conditions.
- Inside Djibouti refugee camp for thousands fleeing Houthi advance in Yemen
on 2026-09-21 at 10:00 amFighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
- 'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago
on 2026-09-19 at 11:01 pmThe children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.
- 'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near Johannesburg
on 2026-09-19 at 11:50 amThe police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone […]
