Afcon final 'deficiencies' dealt with - Motsepe

13.05.2026 21:15 Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe admits to errors following the chaotic Afcon final between Morocco and Senegal which dented Caf's reputation.

Dozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigation

13.05.2026 21:15 A BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.

Nigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies aged 40

13.05.2026 15:00 The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.

Ghana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protests

13.05.2026 15:00 The foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.

He was a refugee – now he's Lord Mayor of Bristol

12.05.2026 21:15 Yassin Mohamud wants to help "build a city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive".

Ethiopian marathon runner Melese dies aged 36

12.05.2026 21:15 Ethiopian 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

12.05.2026 21:15 The home affairs minister hails the ruling as a "victory" against the "abuse" of the refugee system.

Uganda's president sworn in for record seventh term

12.05.2026 15:00 Yoweri Museveni, 81, won disputed elections in January to extend his 40-year rule.

France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya

12.05.2026 09:00 In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.

South African president says he will not step down after impeachment call

12.05.2026 03:15 President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would not resign on Monday evening after days of speculation.

'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence

11.05.2026 21:00 The 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.

Whales could be harmed by diverted ships avoiding Middle East, scientists warn

11.05.2026 21:00 Ships have rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope since 2023 to avoid conflicts in the Middle East.

Dozens of Nigerian fishermen feared dead after Chad air strikes on Boko Haram

11.05.2026 21:00 A fishermen's leader tells the BBC that 40 people are feared dead - either in the strikes or drowning as they tried to flee.

Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco has been found and identified

11.05.2026 09:00 A search is still ongoing for the second US soldier who went missing during a multinational military training exercise in Morocco.

Dress made from 500 loaves stuns African film awards

10.05.2026 20:45 Celebrities, filmmakers and creators put up a performance at Africa's biggest night of film and fashion.