Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia's Bulo Marer Atmis base
More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.
2023-11-12 19:45
Imo state won by Nigeria's APC, election results expected in Bayelsa and Kogi
Saturday's elections in three states were marred by reports of low turnout, violence and rigging.
2023-11-12 18:21
Amoako Boafo - the Ghanaian artist who has exhibited in space
The rags to riches story of Amoako Boafo, whose portraits of black subjects now command mega prices.
2023-11-12 09:18
Translators for German UN troops in Mali fear Taliban-style fate
Interpreters for German soldiers say they will be the target of jihadists after the UN soon leaves.
2023-11-11 09:21
Sudan conflict: Thousands flee fresh ethnic killings in Darfur
Witnesses accused the paramilitary group Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of targeting and killing non-Arabs.
2023-11-08 21:22
Agoa Forum: Has the US trade pact benefited Africa?
The future of what was billed as a game-changing pact between Africa and the US is in the balance.
2023-11-02 08:49
Zimbabwe's cholera crisis fuelled by chronic water shortages
Wheelbarrows are carted around in search of community centres and churches willing to share water.
2023-11-01 08:45
Kenya's school floggings: The children suffering from a hidden epidemic
BBC Africa Eye investigates an increase in severe and sometimes deadly beatings at Kenyan schools.
2023-10-30 08:57
Sudan conflict: RSF takes control of Nyala in Darfur
The paramilitary RSF seizes key trade hub Nyala from the army, despite the start of peace talks.
2023-10-27 01:24
Ugandan teenage cancer patient: How a bed saved my life
Many young Ugandan patients stop free treatment as their families cannot afford other hidden costs.
2023-10-25 07:22
Why Nigeria’s lax attitude to names is causing a fuss
Many Nigerians have different names on different documents - which can be problematic for politicians.
2023-10-22 11:23
Ukraine war: Kyiv troop build-up reported across Dnipro river
Ukraine appears to be expanding its forces on the Russian-occupied left or eastern bank of the river.
2023-10-19 23:26