Seven arrested for using Ghanaian banknotes to make 'money bouquets'

06.10.2026 14:19 The arrests are part of the country's efforts to curb the misuse and abuse of the national currency.

Bombs preventing rescue of kidnapped youths, Nigerian police say

05.10.2026 15:19 The father of one of the 19 young abductees tells the BBC he hasn't eaten in three days out of worry.

Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital

04.10.2026 16:34 Two residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.

Why pastors may not be seen - or heard - preaching on Ghana's buses for much longer

04.10.2026 05:05 Ghana is a predominantly Christian country where preaching on public transport is widespread.

Pretorius breaks Gayle's T20 record score

03.10.2026 12:04 Lhuan-dre Pretorius breaks Chris Gayle's record for the highest score in a men's T20 match with an unbeaten 188 in a domestic fixture in South Africa.

The South African men trying to end violence against women: 'Every man needs to play a part'

03.10.2026 06:34 The discovery of 12 women's bodies near Johannesburg has again highlighted South Africa's problem with violence against women.

'Knowledge is power' - Awoniyi

02.10.2026 19:19 Nigeria's Taiwo Awoniyi explains why he values education so highly, having completed a course which could see him become one of football's future leaders.

'I reduced my running because of urine leaks' – Commonwealth finalist Korir

02.10.2026 19:19 Kenyan runner Naomi Korir was born with fistula, a condition which can cause the uncontrolled leakage of urine or faeces.

Ethiopia and Eritrea cut diplomatic ties as northern conflict escalates

02.10.2026 07:50 The diplomatic fallout comes as Ethiopian forces battle rebel fighters across northern region.

Making politics 'fun, trendy, sexy': How Gen Z could shape Kenya's next election

02.10.2026 07:50 A voter mobilisation campaign has registered huge numbers of young people but it is not clear who they are backing.

Algeria introduces death penalty for arsonists after deadly wildfires

01.10.2026 20:04 It is estimated more than 200 people have died in blazes in the north-east of the country over the summer.

Dangote: 'Nobody can make Africa great but us'

01.10.2026 14:19 Africa's richest man says Africans should take the fate of their continent in their own hands, rather than relying on foreigners.

Zimbabwe tycoon Wicknell Chivayo and wife killed in helicopter crash

01.10.2026 14:19 Chivayo was known for his lavish lifestyle, close ties to African presidents and lucrative government contracts.

Explosions heard in Ethiopia's capital after drone flights banned

01.10.2026 14:19 It comes a week after fighting erupted north of the capital between the army and a new alliance of armed groups.