Are East African governments uniting to silence dissent?

27.06.2025 08:00 Cases of repression in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania have fuelled concerns about possible collaboration.

Kipyegon falls short in sub-four-minute mile bid

27.06.2025 08:00 Kenya's Faith Kipyegon fails in her attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four-minute mile at Nike's 'Breaking4' event in Paris.

Crush kills 29 pupils taking exams after blast in Central Africa

26.06.2025 22:00 The explosion occurred at an electrical transformer near where students were taking final exams.

Kenya protests are 'coup attempt', says minister

26.06.2025 22:00 At least 10 people died in the protests and 400 others injured, including 300 police officers, minister says.

Nigeria's major tax overhaul explained

26.06.2025 22:00 The government argues that the new system should help poorer families as well as boost revenue.

Ally of Cameroon president, 92, quits 'broken' government to challenge him

26.06.2025 22:00 A close ally of Paul Biya, in power for four decades, challenges "one-man" rule in the country.

Maluach's rise from South Sudan to 10th pick at NBA Draft

26.06.2025 22:00 Khaman Maluach only took up basketball aged 14, but the refugee from South Sudan has been drafted to join NBA side Phoenix Suns.

At least eight killed and hundreds hurt as Kenya protesters battle police

26.06.2025 01:15 Thousands of people march across the country against President William Ruto's government.

I went to Saudi for trophies, not money - Mendy

26.06.2025 01:15 Former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy says he left the west London club because Al-Ahli had a better chance of winning silverware.

Hoops and rhymes boosting Africa's creative economy

26.06.2025 01:15 The Basketball Africa League is is leveraging the power of entertainment to help grow the game on the continent and boost Africa's creative economy.

On the streets with Kenyan protesters

25.06.2025 14:45 The BBC's Ian Wafula is in central Nairobi amid the protests to honour those killed a year ago.

Burial of Zambia's ex-president in South Africa halted at last minute by court

25.06.2025 14:45 The government went to court to stop the burial organised by Edgar Lungu's family following a bitter row.

Deal or no deal? Zimbabwe still divided over land 25 years after white farmers evicted

25.06.2025 14:45 Some white farmers accept compensation 25 years after land reform began - others fight on.

Who has been called up for Wafcon 2024?

25.06.2025 14:45 Find out who has been called up for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations, which kicks off in Morocco on 5 July.

Children killed in 'appalling' Sudan hospital attack - WHO head

24.06.2025 18:15 Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for attacks on health facilities to "stop everywhere".