NewsAfricaJournalist crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession disputeKijanangoma has been crowned amid a dispute over a young heir whom the royal clan does not recognise.2 hrs agoAfricaNigerian dances non-stop for seven days in world record bidCrowds cheered on Ben Dancer as completed his challenge and he has now gone to hospital for a check-up29 mins agoAfricaRemains of dozens of suspected kidnap victims found in Nigerian forestsInvestigations are ongoing to establish the identities of at least 28 people whose remains were recovered by police.23 hrs agoAfricaFamilies welcome guilty verdict over Mali crash that killed 116Relatives of the victims tell the BBC they are relieved to finally have a ruling 12 years after the crash.1 day agoAfricaBurkina Faso's junta leader opens major gold refinery to keep mining profits at homeJunta leader Ibrahim Traoré wants the country to profit more from its mineral wealth.7 hrs agoAfricaTwelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. 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Explaining the news from Africa.This is AfricaLatest updates29 mins agoNigerian dances non-stop for seven days in world record bidCrowds cheered on Ben Dancer as completed his challenge and he has now gone to hospital for a check-up29 mins ago2 hrs agoJournalist crowned king in Uganda after bitter succession disputeKijanangoma has been crowned amid a dispute over a young heir whom the royal clan does not recognise.2 hrs ago7 hrs agoBurkina Faso's junta leader opens major gold refinery to keep mining profits at homeJunta leader Ibrahim Traoré wants the country to profit more from its mineral wealth.7 hrs ago22 hrs agoTwelve women have been killed in one part of South Africa since July. Here's what we know so farSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa says the murders are a "stain on our national conscience".22 hrs ago23 hrs agoRemains of dozens of suspected kidnap victims found in Nigerian forestsInvestigations are ongoing to establish the identities of at least 28 people whose remains were recovered by police.23 hrs ago1 day agoWhy are Ethiopia's rebels joining forces?Seven rebel groups from across Ethiopia have announced a new alliance against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government.1 day ago1 day agoFamilies welcome guilty verdict over Mali crash that killed 116Relatives of the victims tell the BBC they are relieved to finally have a ruling 12 years after the crash.1 day ago1 day agoTwo mass shootings in South Africa leave 28 deadThe two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.1 day ago3 days agoTenth woman's body found as South Africa police probe killingsThe deaths have sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.3 days ago...
