How Russia has rebranded Wagner in Africa

Russia has taken the mercenary group into its intelligence services, using it to destabilise Africa.

Cape Town stink blamed on cattle ship

A "nauseating" stench engulfing the South African city comes from a ship carrying 19,000 cows, officials say.

Mali captain Traore banned for confronting referee

Mali captain Hamari Traore is given a four-match ban after being found guilty of unsporting conduct towards a referee.

Senegalese man convicted over UK migrant deaths

Four people drowned when an overcrowded dinghy steered by Ibrahima Bah began to sink on a crossing.

African Union bans trade in donkey skin

Animal welfare charities welcome the African Union decision to ban the donkey skin trade across the continent.

BBC launches 2024 Komla Dumor Award

The BBC is seeking a future star of African journalism for the BBC News Komla Dumor Award 2024.

Africa Live: Morocco’s navy rescues over 140 migrants

They were in a boat that had been sailing from Mauritania to Spain's Canary Islands - and more.

Africa’s ‘flying presidents’ under fire for foreign trips

The Kenyan and Nigerian presidents face domestic criticism for their frequent trips abroad.

African hero Nyerere honoured by new statue

African leaders pay tribute to Tanzania's founding father as a statue to him is unveiled in Ethiopia.

Sacked Twitter staff in Ghana finally get pay-off

Former workers at X's Africa base say they have got their severance pay after a year-long campaign.