Why does Egypt's President Sisi need a third term?

Egypt’s President Sisi seeks a third consecutive term despite a crumbling economy

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A personal objection to the Rwanda asylum plan

A personal objection against the UK government's plans to send asylum seekers to Rwanda

• 34 mins

COP 28 : A new deal agreed at the UN Climate summit

COP 28 : A new deal agreed at the UN Climate summit in Dubai. Did it go far enough?

• 34 mins

Is peace ever possible in DR Congo?

Tension once again flares in DR Congo, following a largely unobserved truce

• 42 mins

Have 22 Ugandans been trafficked to Myanmar?

Ugandan government says at least 22 Ugandans are being held captive in Myanmar

• 31 mins

DR Congo elections: What's at stake?

What's at stake in the upcoming elections in the Democratic Republic of Congo?

• 31 mins

Guinea oil terminal blast kills at least 8

An explosion at an oil terminal in Guinea's capital Conakry kills at least 8 people

• 27 mins

Why is changing Chad's constitution controversial?

Chadians recently voted in a referendum to change the country's constitution

• 34 mins

How are Houthi attacks in the Red Sea affecting Africa?

With Houthi rebel attacks affecting Red Sea shipping routes should Africa be concerned?

• 33 mins

What does the fall of Wad Madani mean for the Sudan conflict?

What next for the Sudanese people, as the RSF forces take key towns.

• 33 mins

Is it a good Christmas for Ghana's cocoa farmers?

Are cocoa farmers benefiting from a rise in Chocolate sales?

• 34 mins

What's behind the latest deadly attack in northern Nigeria?

Northern herders launch a deadly attack on farmers in Plateau State leaving over 140 dead

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Nigerians react to free train rides and reduced bus fares

Nigerians given free train rides and a 50% discount on bus fares over the festive period

• 33 mins

The legacy of Mbongeni Ngema

We look at the legacy of the acclaimed South African playwright Mbongeni Ngema

• 30 mins

Sudan conflict: A year in review

As the civil war in Sudan shows no signs of abating, we look at its impact so far

• 31 mins

South Africa, Rwanda and Afrobeats in 2024

2024 marks 30 years since the Rwandan genocide and historic polls in South Africa

• 38 mins

Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power crisis?

Can nuclear energy solve South Africa's power load -shedding crisis ?

• 32 mins

Somalia condemns Ethiopia-Somaliland port deal

Somaliland’s decision to give Ethiopia access to the sea sparks fury in Somalia

• 31 mins

Why was Sierra Leone's ex-president charged with treason ?

Sierra Leone's former president charged with treason over alleged role in a coup plot

• 32 mins

Will troops from Southern Africa be effective in DRC?

Troops from the Southern African bloc will help fight the M23 rebel group in eastern DRC

• 34 mins

The late TB Joshua accused of widespread abuse and torture

The BBC has uncovered evidence of widespread abuse by the late televangelist TB Joshua

• 33 mins

Confusion over Kenya’s new visa-free policy for visitors

Kenya’s shift to a visa-free regime for visitors has come into force, but is it working?

• 34 mins

Why is South Africa taking Israel to the International Court of Justice?

What are the reasons behind South Africa’s genocide case against Israel at the ICJ ?

• 30 mins

Comoros’ president bids for a fourth term in forthcoming election

Presidential elections are due to be held in the Comoros on 14 January

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WHO declares Cape Verde malaria-free

For first time in 50 years a sub-Saharan African nation is declared malaria-free.

• 28 mins

Why has Burundi closed its border with Rwanda?

Burundi closes its borders with Rwanda accusing its neighbour of funding rebel attacks

• 34 mins

Can Zambia's cholera crisis be contained?

Zambia is facing its worst cholera crisis for over forty years

• 27 mins

Ethiopia hunger: More than 200 starve to death in Tigray

More than 200 people have starved to death in Tigray

• 33 mins

Sierra Leone allows ex-president Koroma to leave country despite facing treason charges

Sierra Leonean high court allows ex-president,charged with treason, to leave country.

• 32 mins

Why is violent crime soaring in South Africa?

Violent crime is soaring in South Africa with the murder rate at a 20-year high.

• 40 mins

Joseph Boakai sworn in as Liberia's oldest-ever president

Joseph Boakai sworn as Liberia's new president what will be his main challenges?

• 30 mins

What does the United States want from Africa?

The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has begun a four-nation tour of the continent

• 27 mins

Why is the youngest continent led by old leaders?

Why is Africa, the youngest continent in the world, governed by older leaders?

• 34 mins

Why the Somali armed group Al Shabaab is still a threat

There's been heavy fighting between Somali forces and Al Shabaab fighters

• 28 mins

Bobi Wine on what the nomination of a documentary about his life for an Oscar means

Musician turned politician has pursued political change with run ins with government

• 31 mins

Military led Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have quit Ecowas, what effect will it have?

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, to leave Ecowas ,how will it affect these countries?

• 31 mins

More than half a million people enter South Sudan to escape Sudan war

Humanitarian agencies raise concern as Sudan war displaces over 500,000 to South Sudan

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Why Italy is interested in Africa

Italy is seeking a closer partnership with Africa to boost economic ties

• 32 mins

What is Tagadum and can it end war in Sudan ?

Sudan's ex prime minister believes,Tagadum a civilian initiative can help end conflict.

• 31 mins

Is Facebook losing its appeal in Africa?

Facebook celebrates 20th years on Sunday. What do Africans think about the platform?

• 40 mins

Nairobi County Governor vows to act following gas fire

The death toll from a gas explosion in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, has risen to six.

• 27 mins

Why are Senegal’s delayed elections controversial?

Senegal's reputation as a bastion of democracy is on the line

• 30 mins

Indaba: Is Africa benefitting from its mineral wealth?

Africa's mining Indaba is in Cape Town.Does Africa have a say about its mineral wealth?

• 31 mins

Why African countries are saying no to the death penalty

Zimbabwe becomes the latest country to begin proceedings to scrap the death penalty

• 33 mins

Why are Ugandan nationals still trapped in Myanmar?

The Ugandan government says it's trying to rescue tranationals still trapped in Myanmar

• 32 mins

Afcon 2023: Was it the best ever?

Host Ivory Coast wins Afcon but what will be the lasting legacy for the country

• 31 mins

What is behind the latest resurgence of fighting in Eastern DR Congo?

Thousands of civilians flee recent conflict between M23 rebels and government forces.

• 28 mins

What will it take to stop Senegal’s election protests?

Senegal has faced ongoing unrest over the postponement of the presidential election

• 41 mins

Racheal Kundananji: What does the Zambia footballer’s transfer record fee mean?

Zambian Racheal Kundananji has shattered the pay glass ceiling in women’s football

• 31 mins

Why does Nigeria’s electricity supply keep collapsing?

Nigeria’s inconsistent electricity supply has caused widespread blackouts and power cuts

• 32 mins

How relevant is the African Union?

The African Union urges action on instability and condemns coups on the continent

• 28 mins

As inflation rises in Nigeria, how expensive is food?

Nigeria's inflation rate is at its highest, at almost 30%.

• 31 mins

Will a deal with Russia help or hinder Niger?

The rebranded Russian mercenary group Wagner offers Niger a regime survival package

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South Africa's youth struggling to find jobs

South Africa’s economy is facing 'a tipping point'. What will the impact be?

• 39 mins

Are child-beggars on Uganda's streets 'sold'?

More than 100 Ugandan mothers faced a court hearing for sending their children to beg

• 30 mins

Why are migrants using Mauritania to get to Europe?

The number of migrants attempting to cross the Atlantic from West Africa rises sharply

• 28 mins

Why are Malawi's Catholic Bishops critical of the government?

Malawi's influential Catholic church has criticised President Chakwera’s leadership.

• 32 mins

A landmark deal for Libya. How will it work?

Armed groups have agreed to leave Libya's capital, Tripoli

• 31 mins

Ghana passes controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Ghana's parliament passes a bill that further restricts the rights of LGBTQ people.

• 34 mins

Chad: What's going on and what next?

An opposition leader in Chad is killed. What next as the country prepares for elections?

• 35 mins

Calls for a war crimes court in Liberia

Two civil wars have taken place in Liberia and there is still no war crimes tribunal

• 31 mins

Why has Kenya become part of the trafficking route to South Africa?

Kenya is becoming a transit route for illegal migrants heading to South Africa, says IOM

• 23 mins

Will Kenyan police be deployed to Haiti?

Violence and a legal challenge hold up Kenya's peacekeeping mission to Haiti

• 28 mins

Will sanctions against Zimbabwe's leader work?

The US accuses Zimbabwe's leader of corruption and imposes sanctions on him and his wife

• 28 mins

Can African women's pay gap be bridged?

Can women in Africa achieve the same opportunities as men in the workforce?

• 29 mins

Why do child abductions keep happening in Nigeria?

Almost three hundred school children have been kidnapped in Nigeria

• 28 mins

How the recruitment of a Ugandan national to Myanmar turned into a nightmare.

A Ugandan national shares his personal story with us after being trafficked to Myanmar

• 33 mins

Why are Congolese refugees protesting in Rwanda?

Congolese nationals who live in refugee camps in Rwanda have been protesting

• 26 mins

Health workers in Kenya go on strike

Health workers in Kenya go on an indefinite strike despite a ban by a Labour Court

• 31 mins

Will the Rwandan elections be free and fair?

A court in Rwanda finds an opposition leader ineligible to run in July's elections

• 33 mins

Why were Malawian women abused in Oman?

Dozens of Malawians working in Oman as domestic workers have suffered abuse

• 26 mins

Kidnapped in Nigeria: A personal testimony

Another 100 people kidnapped in Nigeria. We hear from a young woman who was abducted.

• 32 mins

Senegal: President Macky Sall refuses to apologise

Senegal's President Macky Sall won’t apologise for political uncertainty ahead of polls.

• 27 mins

Women in Sudan: Targets of ongoing sexual violence

The BBC uncovers harrowing stories of sexual violence against women in Sudan's conflict.

• 36 mins

Why has former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo agreed to run in next year's election?

Former Ivorian president Gbagbo poised to run as flagbearer in next year's election.

• 27 mins

Why has Uganda's President promoted his son to head the military?

Uganda's President promotes his son to head the military

• 33 mins

Senegal's next President: Bassirou Diomaye Faye

Senegal has decided on its next President. Who is Bassirou Diomaye Faye?

• 32 mins

What's the issue between Binance and the Nigerian government?

Why have Nigerian authorities clamped down on cryptocurrency firms?

• 30 mins

The Gambia: Personal testimonies on female genital mutilation

Gambian parliament is considering a bill to reverse a ban on female genital mutilation

• 32 mins

Why has Togo changed its constitution?

Togo's parliament has voted for a new constitution raising concern with the opposition

• 32 mins

‘Please see our humanity’ A transwoman on her fight for safety and dignity

Marking International Transgender Day: We hear from a transwoman who fled Nigeria

• 34 mins

Why are changes to Somalia's constitution causing concern?

Somalia's parliament approves several constitutional changes

• 32 mins

How South Africa is stepping up efforts to curb illegal crossings

South Africa steps up security to curb illegal crossings from neighbouring countries

• 27 mins

Gabon: A national dialoge to 'help heal wounds'

Gabon hosts a national dialogue which it says, should help heal past wounds

• 31 mins

Is Ghana allowing child marriages?

Viral images of a 63 year old priest marrying an underage girl causes outrage in Ghana

• 37 mins

Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis

Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people

• 30 mins

Sierra Leone facing a youth drug crisis

Sierra Leone declares an emergency over drug abuse amongst young people

• 30 mins

Cholera: is disinformation causing deaths in Southern Africa?

Disinformation on cholera reportedly led to Mozambique ferry disaster.

• 27 mins

The war crimes allegedly committed in Sudan

Warring parties in Sudan blamed for atrocities against civilians

• 26 mins

Jacob Zuma to run in South Africa’s general election

South Africa's electoral commission has published final candidate lists for elections.

• 28 mins

How are the Chibok girls coping 10 years on?

Ninety one girls remain missing after they were taken from their school in Chibok.

• 27 mins

France hosts an international conference on Sudan. Will it make a difference?

An international conference on Sudan held in France one year after war broke out.

• 32 mins

Chad elections: Will President Mahamat Idriss Deby keep to his promises?

Chad's interim President begins campaigning ahead of the country's next election

• 30 mins

Are pharmacies in Liberia selling stolen medicine?

Pharmacies in Liberia allegedly selling stolen medicine donated by aid organisations.

• 26 mins

A multi-million dollar pledge for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis. Will it be enough?

A pledge of over six hundred million US dollars for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis

• 27 mins

What's behind the recent clashes in Ethiopia?

Heavy clashes reported in disputed territory between Amhara and Tigray in Ethiopia.

• 27 mins

What threat do autonomous weapons pose to West African countries?

Sierra Leone's President urges leaders to address challenges posed by autonomous weapons.

• 38 mins

What does the Rwanda Bill mean for Africa?

The UK Parliament has passed a long-delayed plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda.

• 32 mins

Does Africa need a rethink on tackling violent extremisim?

African leaders have called for review on fighting violent extremism on the continent

• 34 mins

Why has the World Bank suspended a Tanzania tourism project fund?

The World Bank suspends funds to a tourism project in Tanzania over abuse allegations

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