NewsAfricaHeavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalatesThe opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.8 hrs agoAfricaHow rise of lab-grown diamonds has affected Sierra Leone's minersThe rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.22 hrs agoAfricaTwo people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre planThe US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility. 2 days agoAfricaSouth Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.2 days agoAfricaFour sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in NigeriaA fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.1 day agoAfricaShell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents showThe oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.2 days agoAfricaSeven African players to watch at World Cup 2026With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.1 day agoAfrica SportEbola outbreakHow health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safeThere are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concernDR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fearsIAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines. 'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other expertsThose caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreadsThe health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it. Features and analysisGrammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran warFilmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14Egypt's Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was revamped.'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South AfricaSouth Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.Abula - Nigeria's indigenous game with lofty ambitionsAbula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game. Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its controlThe Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.African sportLate Koumas goal earns Wales draw with GhanaLewis Koumas heads in an equaliser in time added on to earn Wales a 1-1 friendly draw at home to World Cup-bound Ghana.Ghana boss Queiroz no qualms over Partey selectionGhana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria World Cup squadLuca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - is named in Algeria's squad for the upcoming World Cup.Bulls overpower Munster to reach URC semi-finalsMunster's United Rugby Championship title hopes are ended in ruthless fashion by the Bulls, who score six tries to overpower the Irish province in their quarter-final in Pretoria. PSG's Hakimi in Morocco squad despite injuryMorocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions' World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.Watch/ListenTwo shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre planClashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.Why does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo?Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silenceThe 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.Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns homeBBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon recordEmily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win. 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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates8 hrs agoHeavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalatesThe opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.8 hrs ago22 hrs ago'By the grace of God': Miners dig on as lab-grown diamonds change marketThe rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.22 hrs ago1 day agoFour sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in NigeriaA fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.1 day ago2 days agoTwo people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre planThe US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility. 2 days ago2 days agoShell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents showThe oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.2 days ago2 days agoSouth Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.2 days ago2 days agoGhana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president saysPassed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.2 days ago3 days agoHow health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safeThere are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.3 days ago3 days agoVoting suspended in parts of Ethiopia over security concerns Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.3 days ago...
