Sipu JhaGeneral Rudzani Maphwanya’s Iran comments spark South Africa row
South Africa’s army chief has been criticised after he reportedly pledged military and political support to Iran during a recent visit to the country. Members of South Africa’s governing coalition…
French man arrested over spying allegation
Mali’s military rulers say they have arrested a French national on suspicion of spying for his country in an attempt to destabilise the African nation. In a statement read on…
Zambia’s ex-president and the undignified row over his body
Kennedy Gondwe BBC News in Lusaka Getty Images “It’s coming home!” – a phrase indelibly linked to English football fans – has now gained currency among some Zambians in the…
BBC defends Africa Eye documentary on Kenya’s child-sex trade after ‘hoax’ claims
Anita Nkonge BBC News in Nairobi BBC Nyambura (left) and Cheptoo (right) told undercover investigators how they exposed children to prostitution in Maai Mahiu – a trucking hub The BBC…
Premier League: The Africans to keep an eye on in 2025-26 season
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Mohammed Kudus and Bryan Mbeumo find themselves in new surroundings in the Premier League, while Habib Diarra will make his bow in England’s top flight…
Children dying of hunger in Darfur’s el-Fasher city
Barbara Plett Usher Africa correspondent, BBC News Watch: BBC obtains rare video from inside besieged el-Fasher in Sudan The women at the community kitchen in the besieged Sudanese city of…
State of emergency declared in São Vicente and Santo Antão
Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão, after deadly floods which killed at least nine people and forced 1,500 from…
Emmanuel Macron admits French colonial ‘repression’ in Cameroon independence struggle
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the violence committed by his country’s forces in Cameroon during and after the Central African nation’s struggle for independence. It followed a joint report…
Alexander Isak: Why Eritreans want striker to remain at Newcastle United
While Isak was born in the Swedish capital Stockholm, he has previously talked of his pride in his heritage. “Even though I grew up in Sweden, there is a big…
Mohamed Salah: Egyptian king – where it all began for Liverpool star
Salah has played for the senior national team for 14 years and his importance to Egypt is such that high-ranking government officials have been known to get involved when he…
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