Burkina Faso rejects Ivory Coast's statement that activist died by suicide

29.07.2025 19:15 Alain Faso, a pro-junta activist from Burkina Faso, died while in custody in Ivory Coast.

'How will we survive?' Lesotho factory that made Trump golf shirts hit hard by US tariffs

29.07.2025 09:15 The uncertainty around the paused tariffs has led to massive layoffs in Lesotho's textile industry.

'It's a lifesaver': Making solar power affordable in South Africa

28.07.2025 23:00 The medical equipment keeping Mark Moodley's mother alive no longer relies on an erratic power supply.

Oil-rich Sudanese region becomes new focus of war between army and rival forces

28.07.2025 23:00 Control of oil-rich Kordofan is a big prize for both warring groups in their bid to take the country, analysts say.

Furious protests at move to cement Togo ruling family's grip on power after 58 years

28.07.2025 23:00 Faure Gnassingbé may no longer be president but he still pulls the strings - and no longer has to face elections.

Trees, tresses and teamwork: Africa's top shots

28.07.2025 23:00 A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Artist explores the toxic mining legacy of Zambia's 'black mountains'

28.07.2025 23:00 A major exhibition about the dangerous lives of the boys and young men who scour slag heaps in search of copper.

Cameroon opposition leader banned from challenging world's oldest president

28.07.2025 23:00 Maurice Kamto came second to 92-year-old Paul Biya in the previous election amid allegations of fraud.

'Greatest in 100 years': Ghana mourns music legend Daddy Lumba

28.07.2025 23:00 President Mahama leads the tributes, saying "his enduring legacy will echo through the ages".

Wafcon winner will stay in my heart forever - Echegini

28.07.2025 23:00 Jennifer Echegini says her Women's Africa Cup of Nations-winning goal for Nigeria against Morocco is one she will keep in her heart forever.

The would-be Congolese saint murdered 'mafia-style' for refusing bribes

28.07.2025 23:00 Congolese customs official Floribert Bwana Chui Bin Kositi has been beatified for standing up to corruption.

More than 40 killed in DR Congo attack linked to Islamic State

28.07.2025 23:00 Most of the dead were worshippers taking part in a night vigil which was stormed by armed men, officials said.

How Trump wants the US to cash in on mineral-rich DR Congo's peace deal

28.07.2025 23:00 The US president is spearheading an ambitious but controversial deal to end a long-running conflict.

Nigeria kidnappers kill 35 hostages even after ransom paid

28.07.2025 23:00 They were put to death despite ransoms being paid for their release, a local official told the BBC.

Forgotten 'weeds' prove a culinary hit in Kenya

28.07.2025 23:00 Local indigenous greens grow in popularity despite a ban on farmers swapping or selling seeds.