Somali Cable Television's director Nur killed in suicide blast
A prominent Somali journalists' union says it is "deeply shaken" by Abdifatah Moalim Nur's death.
2023-10-17 17:29
DR Congo boat accident: At least 40 dead, 167 missing
The overloaded boat was sailing at night, in breach of safety regulations, officials say.
2023-10-16 15:51
Ugandan police foil ADF plot to bomb churches - Yoweri Museveni
The president says two bombs were linked to public address systems, and sent to pastors.
2023-10-16 15:20
Syria says Damascus and Aleppo airports hit by Israeli missiles
Israel has previously hit targets in war-torn Syria linked to Iranian arms supplies.
2023-10-12 23:52
Nigeria diphtheria outbreak kills 600
A health official says it is "heart-wrenching" to see children suffer from a preventable disease.
2023-10-12 18:53
Malawi heatwave warning issued as temperatures set to soar
Temperatures could soar to 44C, the weather bureau says, as it urges people to avoid alcohol.
2023-10-12 18:47
Liberia elections: Voters head to polls as George Weah faces Joseph Boakai
President George Weah is facing a strong challenge from the opposition in his bid for a second term.
2023-10-10 13:20
Israeli forces fight to drive out Hamas militants and free hostages
Troops still trying to clear areas seized by Hamas, as dozens of Israeli hostages still missing.
2023-10-08 17:50
Israel faces 'long, difficult war' after Hamas attack from Gaza
Militants are still fighting in Israel, says the military, after an unprecedented Hamas attack.
2023-10-08 14:53
How did Israeli intelligence fail to stop major attack from Gaza?
Israeli officials tell BBC an investigation into Gaza's surprise attack will go on for years.
2023-10-07 21:27
Kenya's Foreign Minister Alfred Mutua demoted in Ruto's reshuffle
President Ruto announces his biggest cabinet shake-up since he took office more than a year ago.
2023-10-05 16:19
Naira Marley: Afrobeats star taken into police custody over MohBad's death
Police take Naira Marley into custody for questioning as they investigate MohBad's death.
2023-10-04 17:58