NewsAfricaEgypt want officials kicked out of World CupThe Egyptian FA lodges a complaint with Fifa and demands an investigation into "double standards" of officiating in the controversial defeat by Argentina.10 hrs agoWorld CupNigeria's president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his officeAdeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about.6 hrs agoAfricaWhy some African nations are turning down Trump aid moneyThe Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.2 days agoAfricaZimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South AfricaSouth African police say they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made so far.2 days agoAfricaFears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's warEl-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.1 day agoAfricaUK police say murder suspect has flown to ZimbabweAn international manhunt is under way for Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, who left the country via Heathrow Airport.9 hrs agoBeds, Herts & BucksGhana halts visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protestsMany in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now.1 day agoAfricaFeatures and analysisThe African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woesFishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.More cows than pupils - what is behind mass school closures in rural Kenya?More than 2,000 primary schools are facing closure as enrolment numbers plummet.Unbeaten in 34 matches - why Morocco are World Cup contendersAs Morocco beat Canada to book their place in the last-8, their World Cup campaign can no longer be seen as a fairytale.Hit South African show gets the world talking about polygamy and cheatingThe Zulu-language series about a man with multiple wives is a worldwide hit. 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The friends who drove from Ghana to the World CupSix fans of the Black Stars are living proof of how football can drive supporters to extreme lengths to follow their team.Ndileka Mandela on anti-migrant protests: 'Grandad wanted rule of law not mob justice'Nelson Mandela's granddaughter says he would have supported "proper immigration management and secured borders".Cape Verde looks to capitalise on World Cup heroicsBBC Africa travels to Cape Verde to examine how the surprise package of the 2026 World Cup is developing footballing talent on the archipelago.Kenyans mark two years since Gen Z protestsTwo years on, families of those killed during Kenya’s 2024 anti-government protests returned to Parliament to remember their loved ones and demand justice.Programmes and podcastsLive: World Service for AfricaFocus on Africa Podcastis now here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p00gbjvbThis is AfricaLatest updates6 hrs agoNigeria's president demands to know how fake agency was allegedly set up in his officeAdeniyi Adeyemi allegedly forged a letter of appointment and secured funding for an agency the presidency knew nothing about.6 hrs ago1 day agoFears of a massacre in this city on the front line of Sudan's warEl-Obeid has been under "siege-like conditions" for 18 months says the UN human rights chief.1 day ago1 day agoGhana halts visit by South African president amid row over anti-migrant protestsMany in Ghana feared his presence would lead to mass protests, and officials say it is postponed for now.1 day ago2 days agoZimbabwean football star survives gun attack in South AfricaSouth African police say they are investigating a case of attempted murder but that no arrests have been made so far.2 days ago2 days agoWhy some African nations are turning down Trump aid moneyThe Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.2 days ago2 days agoNigeria says two nationals killed in South Africa amid rise of anti-migrant attacksNigeria's government said one of its nationals was reportedly killed by police officers "using gruesome interrogation techniques".2 days ago3 days agoThe African fishermen who blame Chinese trawlers for their woesFishing crews in Sierra Leone say large Chinese ships are illegally hoovering up stocks.3 days ago3 days agoThousands welcome home Cape Verde footballers after stunning World Cup runTens of thousands of fans formed an ocean of blue outside the airport in capital city, Praia.3 days ago5 days agoCape Verde fans 'proud' despite 3-2 defeat to ArgentinaCape Verde fans say they are 'proud' of their team despite a 3-2 defeat to Argentina that ended their World Cup hopes.5 days ago...
