20.02.2024 19:00 Millions have been forced to flee the conflict between M23 rebels and DR Congo government forces.
20.02.2024 08:45 Russia has taken the mercenary group into its intelligence services, using it to destabilise Africa.
20.02.2024 08:45 The veterinarian technologist had been taking care of the university's lions for nine years.
19.02.2024 23:00 A "nauseating" stench engulfing the South African city comes from a ship carrying 19,000 cows, officials say.
19.02.2024 23:00 Four people drowned when an overcrowded dinghy steered by Ibrahima Bah began to sink on a crossing.
19.02.2024 23:00 Mali captain Hamari Traore is given a four-match ban after being found guilty of unsporting conduct towards a referee.
19.02.2024 13:00 Kidnapping victims say their captors used snakes to scare them into raising ransoms - and more.
19.02.2024 13:00 Animal welfare charities welcome the African Union decision to ban the donkey skin trade across the continent.
19.02.2024 13:00 The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2024.
19.02.2024 02:30 The Kenyan and Nigerian presidents face domestic criticism for their frequent trips abroad.
19.02.2024 02:30 African leaders pay tribute to Tanzania's founding father as a statue to him is unveiled in Ethiopia.
18.02.2024 16:15 Former workers at X's Africa base say they have got their severance pay after a year-long campaign.
18.02.2024 16:15 Marieme and Ndeye, seven, were not expected to survive for more than a few days after they were born.
18.02.2024 16:15 Former South Africa all-rounder Mike Procter dies aged 77, his family say.
18.02.2024 06:15 African fine dining is often overlooked, but now restaurants are getting their just deserts.