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Google recently appointed Ory Okolloh, an online activist and blogger, as Policy Manager for Africa. (more…)

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Five arrested after South African farmer shot and tortured
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

The attack on Donovan Marx, 50, comes as right-wing groups say there is a genocide of white people - a claim widely discredited.

Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after 20 years
Posted on Monday November 02, 2026

Uganda has been helping Somalia battle an insurgency led by the al-Shabab militant group since 2007.

Suited and booted: How Joseph Kabila went from president to rebel leader
Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026

What does Joseph Kabila launching a new rebel movement mean for DR Congo?

More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak
Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026

Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.

Ethiopian PM puts ministers through military training
Posted on Saturday October 31, 2026

The prime minister has previously emphasised military preparedness as central to his government's ambitions.

Namibia overpower Ireland in series decider
Posted on Sunday November 01, 2026

Ireland captain Lorcan Tucker says his side will have "learned a lot" as Namibia clinch a 3-2 win in the one-day international series in Windhoek.

How Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scam
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

The alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.

Why has Caf abandoned plans to hold Afcon every four years?
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

The Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December.

Demands for post-poll justice as Tanzania accused of weaponising counterterrorism laws
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

Families affected tell the BBC they want answers and financial help as Amnesty says a crackdown continues.

'I cannot teach you integrity': How employee theft is hurting small businesses in Africa
Posted on Sunday October 25, 2026

That Girl Boina's post about why she had closed her beauty parlour struck a nerve with other small business owners.

Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC finds
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.

Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed?
Posted on Tuesday October 27, 2026

Kenya has already released the first group of 20 people who came into contact with its first Ebola patient.

Morocco's first female prime minister caught between the king, clerics, and feminists
Posted on Monday October 19, 2026

Will Fatima El Mansouri advance women’s rights amid religious and political barriers?

Why Rwanda's deal for F1 race remains controversial
Posted on Wednesday October 14, 2026

Formula 1 will return to Africa in the early 2030s, but Rwanda's deal to stage a race has prompted accusations of sportswashing against the country.

Mourners killed by Kenya police at Odinga national farewell not part of violence, BBC finds
Posted on Sunday October 11, 2026

After analysing 1,500 videos and images of the Raila Odinga memorial, Africa Eye finds that those killed were far from the scuffles.

Refugee athlete to make history for second time at Youth Olympics
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

Yiech Pur Biel leads the first ever refugee team to take part at the Youth Olympics.

Afcon to return to two-year cycle after Caf U-turn
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

The Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead.

Judoka determined to prove refugees belong at Dakar 2026
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Arno Yafunga Botay fled DR Congo with his family in 2017 and will compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team.

Ireland captain Stirling out of Namibia series
Posted on Wednesday October 28, 2026

Ireland captain Paul Stirling will miss the concluding two matches of his side's one-day international series in Namibia after fracturing his finger.

Ulster's Augustus enjoying South Africa homecoming
Posted on Tuesday October 27, 2026

Ulster back row Juarno Augustus is relishing being back in his native South Africa as he prepares to face his former club Stormers after recovering from ankle surgery.

From Chelsea reject to Watkins 'upgrade' - Jackson makes fast Villa start
Posted on Saturday October 24, 2026

Nicolas Jackson continues an excellent start to his Aston Villa career with a match-winning double against Manchester City.

World champion Jepchirchir fails drugs test
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

Reigning world women's marathon champion Peres Jepchirchir is provisionally suspended by the Athletics Integrity Unit after a sample tests positive for EPO.

Inside the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
Posted on Thursday October 29, 2026

More than 20 heads of state arrived at the summit.

The Documentary Podcast
Posted on Friday October 30, 2026

The nun who rehabilitates child victims of Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance Army

Doctors tell the BBC about the targeting of Sudanese hospitals by paramilitary fighters
Posted on Friday October 23, 2026

A BBC investigation has found evidence that Sudanese paramilitary fighters systematically destroyed el-Fasher's healthcare system.

Watch: Who is Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay?
Posted on Friday October 09, 2026

BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from Myanmar to Gaza.

'Knowledge is power' - Awoniyi
Posted on Friday October 02, 2026

Nigeria'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.

Dangote: 'Nobody can make Africa great but us'
Posted on Thursday October 01, 2026

Africa's richest man says Africans should take the fate of their continent in their own hands, rather than relying on foreigners.

Son of Zambian bishop detained in post-election raid fears for his father's safety
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

Trevor Mwamba was detained last month with other opposition figures and charged with treason, his son says.

The journalist who became king in Uganda
Posted on Tuesday September 29, 2026

Edward Rukidi Nyabongo I has been crowned king of Tooro in a ceremony attended by Uganda's President Museveni.


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