NewsNewsAfricaSudan militia leader convicted of war crimes during Darfur warAli Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds and thousands of deaths.10 hrs agoAfricaEswatini accepts 10 US deportees despite legal challengeThis is the second group to arrive in the southern Africa state following a deal with the US government.12 hrs agoWorldSelfies and singing as Ethiopians celebrate thanksgivingPhotos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.19 hrs agoAfricaTanzania issues social media warning after video calls for military 'action'A purported air force captain urges the military chief to "take action" in a viral video. 16 hrs agoAfricaWho can still claim Africa's spots at 2026 World Cup?Seven spots at the 2026 Fifa World Cup remain up for grabs as the group stage of African qualifying reaches its climax.16 hrs agoAfrica SportEswatini accepts 10 US deportees despite legal challengeThis is the second group to arrive in the southern Africa state following a deal with the US government.12 hrs agoWorldTanzanian ex-ambassador and government critic abducted, family saysHis brother says he found the door to the house broken and a large amount of blood spilled.12 hrs agoAfricaCAR president's rival invited back from exile then detainedDominique Désiré Erenon was arrested on arrival in Bangui after three years spent living in France.10 hrs agoAfricaSelfies and singing as Ethiopians celebrate thanksgivingPhotos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.19 hrs agoAfricaFeatures and analysisBBC tracks down Nigerian sextortion scammer targeting teenage boysThe BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.We need hospitals more than football stadiums, say Morocco's young protestersMorocco will soon have the world's largest football stadium but this has angered many young people who want better services.Conservative church group condemns choice of female Archbishop of CanterburyThe group, Gafcon, says that its followers believe "the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy".Behind the Gen Z protesters who want to force Madagascar's president from powerPresident Rajoelina's move fails to quell the protest movement that is now threatening his own position.'We only have the sea to live on' - Senegal's fishermen blame BP project for lack of fishThe huge off-shore facility run by BP means they now struggle to survive, the fishermen say.Sudanese city under siege: 'My son's whole body is full of shrapnel'Civilians pay the price as paramilitary fighters intensify their offensive to take full control of el-Fasher.Deported from the US to Ghana then 'dumped' at the border: Nigerian man speaks outUS deportee says Ghanaian officers secretly moved him and others to Togo and left them there without documents.Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal expiresThe BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.SportWafcon expands to 16 teams for 2026 finalsThe Women's Africa Cup of Nations will expand from 12 to 16 teams beginning with the 2026 finals in Morocco.South Africa win back-to-back Rugby ChampionshipsSouth Africa overpower Argentina at Allianz Stadium in London to win back-to-back Rugby Championships for the first time.Ruthless England thrash SA in World Cup openerEngland start their Women's World Cup campaign with a 10-wicket win in Guwahati after bowling out South Africa for just 69.The personal trainer hoping to help Nigeria to first World CupRachel Iliya only took up rugby league last year but is now hoping to help Nigeria reach the Women's World Cup for the first time.Namibia and Zimbabwe qualify for 2026 T20 World CupNamibia and Zimbabwe seal qualification for next year's T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka after victories in African qualifying.Watch/ListenBotswana 'on the verge of zero tariff deal with US on diamonds', president tells BBCBotswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.What's behind Morocco's Gen Z protests?Young protesters in Morocco are protesting against corruption and for better health and education.Somalia's president: They tried to kill me five timesSomalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says he is a prime target of the Islamist group al-Shabab. Why Kordofan is key in Sudan's civil warThe battle for Kordofan, with a population of eight million, is the latest frontline in Sudan's civil war.Are we using the wrong world map?This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.Programmes and podcastsLive: World Service for AfricaFocus on Africa PodcastThree essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa.This is AfricaLatest updates10 hrs agoSudan militia leader convicted of war crimes during Darfur warAli Kushayb led the Janjaweed, a group whose campaign of terror led to hundreds and thousands of deaths.10 hrs ago10 hrs agoCAR president's rival invited back from exile then detainedDominique Désiré Erenon was arrested on arrival in Bangui after three years spent living in France.10 hrs ago12 hrs agoTanzanian ex-ambassador and government critic abducted, family saysHis brother says he found the door to the house broken and a large amount of blood spilled.12 hrs ago16 hrs agoTanzania issues social media warning after video calls for military 'action'A purported air force captain urges the military chief to "take action" in a viral video. 16 hrs ago19 hrs agoSelfies and singing as Ethiopians celebrate thanksgivingPhotos capture the joy and unity present at this year's Irreecha festival.19 hrs ago2 days agoAl-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jailAn explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.2 days ago2 days agoBBC tracks down sextortion scammer targeting teenage boysThe BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.2 days ago3 days agoSudanese city under siege: 'My son's whole body is full of shrapnel'Civilians pay the price as paramilitary fighters intensify their offensive to take full control of el-Fasher.3 days ago3 days agoConservative church group condemns choice of female Archbishop of CanterburyThe group, Gafcon, says that its followers believe "the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy".3 days ago...
