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- Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict
on 2026-05-14 at 11:44 amFormer Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.
- Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40
on 2026-05-14 at 6:25 amThe actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.
- 'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war
on 2026-05-14 at 5:09 amRebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
- Afcon final 'deficiencies' dealt with - Motsepe
on 2026-05-13 at 2:56 pmConfederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf's […]
- Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation
on 2026-05-13 at 1:37 pmA BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.
- Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests
on 2026-05-13 at 8:24 amThe foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.
- Ethiopian marathon runner Melese dies aged 36
on 2026-05-12 at 5:13 pmEthiopian long-distance runner Yebrgual Melese dies at the age of 36 after falling ill during a routine training session.
- South Africa's top court bars repeat asylum applications
on 2026-05-12 at 4:38 pmThe home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.
- France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
on 2026-05-12 at 11:13 amIn a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
- SA's Ismail reverses retirement for T20 World Cup
on 2026-05-12 at 9:27 amSouth Africa fast bowler Shabnim Ismail reverses her international retirement and is included in the Proteas' squad for this summer's T20 World Cup in England.
- 'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence
on 2026-05-11 at 4:10 pmThe French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
- Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards
on 2026-05-10 at 2:29 pmCelebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.
- Ethiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a baby
on 2026-05-08 at 6:48 amThe woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".
- 'I'd rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia'
on 2026-05-07 at 11:54 pmFear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.
- BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers
on 2026-05-04 at 6:39 amUnwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.
- Kenya battles to stop the 'goons and guns' as fears of political violence grow
on 2026-05-03 at 6:57 amMore than 100 gangs are operating nationwide as the growing use of political thugs raises fears of election violence.
- Athletics won't strangle super-shoe innovation - Coe
on 2026-05-01 at 6:20 pmWorld Athletics president Sebastian Coe says current rules are "on the right side" when it comes to shoe technology, following Sabastian Sawe's record-breaking […]
- 'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations
on 2026-04-30 at 7:43 amThe first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.
- Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home
on 2026-04-30 at 2:03 amBBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.
- African athletes need support and protection - Kebinatshipi
on 2026-04-29 at 4:44 pmBotswana's Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.
- 'I was not thinking to run a world record'
on 2026-04-28 at 11:18 amKenya's new sporting icon Sabastian Sawe admits his world record time at the London Marathon came as a surprise.
- 'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon record
on 2026-04-28 at 10:17 amEmily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win.
- Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies during match
on 2026-04-24 at 3:10 pmMichael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.
- Guinea Bissau's Djabi seriously injured in stabbing
on 2026-04-21 at 1:50 pmMidtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.
- The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years on
on 2026-04-15 at 8:38 amThe conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.
