NewsAfricaNigerian president's rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins foldRabiu Kwankwaso joins the ADC, a coalition poised to take on President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.6 hrs agoAfricaThree killed as unfinished building collapses on church service in GhanaLocals say the structure, in a school complex, was in use despite lying unfinished for a number of years.6 hrs agoAfricaOne ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife traffickingThe craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.2 days agoWorld'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.3 days agoWorld'This is bigger than football' - DR Congo bid to end 52-year World Cup waitDR Congo face Jamaica in a World Cup play-off, hoping to reach the tournament for the first time since 1974, a campaign memorable for the wrong reasons.7 hrs agoAfrica Sport48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian cityThe raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.6 hrs agoAfricaCaf general secretary steps down amid Afcon final falloutVeron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.1 day agoWorldFeatures and analysisWomen secretly filmed, then ridiculed and abused onlineWomen in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran warThe disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in AngolaA group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny.'Peace is a gradual thing': How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflictHow a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.Desperate for food, drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread treeSome 26 million people are "facing extreme hunger" in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia, warns humanitarian organisation Oxfam.South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisisResidents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.'Fire came from the sky and burned them' - life on the brink of civil war in South SudanSome 50,000 people are told to flee their homes as the army warns of a huge military offensive in Jonglei state.Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe's white farmers in their compensation battle?They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.African sportSenegal parade Afcon trophy despite title controversy Senegal parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before Saturday's friendly match against Peru in Paris - despite being stripped of the title earlier this month.Why are Scotland playing Ivory Coast in Liverpool?Scotland continue their World Cup preparations with a friendly against Ivory Coast on Tuesday, but why is this away game being played at Everton's new stadium in Liverpool?Morocco ready to host Wafcon 'any time' as questions remain over postponementA senior member of the Moroccan government says the country was “ready to host” the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations this month despite the decision to delay it until July.Salah could play for seven more years - KloppJurgen Klopp says Mohamed Salah could carry on playing until the age of 40 after the forward leaves Liverpool at the end of the season.Fifa investigates Congolese FA boss jailed alongside wife and sonFecofoot president Jean-Guy Mayolas remains on the run after being sentenced to life imprisonment earlier this month for embezzling $1.1m in Fifa funds.Watch/ListenOne house, two faiths, one fasting seasonRamadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.Inside Ethiopia's 'smart' police stationEthiopia unveils its first unmanned, 'smart' police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.At the scene: Muslims killed 'over rejection of extremist ideology' in NigeriaAt least 78 bodies have been buried, while it's feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.'The water took everything': Mozambique hit by worst floods in decadesNearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in MozambiqueJubilant Senegal fans join the Afcon champions paradeThousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.Programmes and podcastsLive: World Service for AfricaFocus on Africa PodcastTwo essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates6 hrs ago48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian cityThe raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.6 hrs ago6 hrs agoNigerian president's rivals get major boost as political heavyweight joins foldRabiu Kwankwaso joins the ADC, a coalition poised to take on President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.6 hrs ago6 hrs agoThree killed as unfinished building collapses on church service in GhanaLocals say the structure, in a school complex, was in use despite lying unfinished for a number of years.6 hrs ago11 hrs agoRationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran warThe disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.11 hrs ago4 days agoArmy commander convicted of Guinea stadium massacre dies in prisonAboubacar Sidiki Diakité was convicted over the 2009 massacre in which more than 150 people were killed.4 days ago5 days agoUN votes to recognise enslavement of Africans as 'gravest crime against humanity'The landmark resolution calls for an apology and contributions to a reparations fund, without specifying an amount.5 days ago5 days agoSouth Africa's police chief to appear in court over controversial health contractSouth African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.5 days ago5 days agoDozens of bodies, mostly infants, discovered in Kenya mass graveSome of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.5 days ago6 days agoGhana and EU sign landmark defence deal to combat militant Islamist threatGhana is the first African country to make such a deal with the EU, the Ghanaian vice-president says.6 days ago...
