Entries by BBC News

US cuts visa validity for applicants from four African countries /in /by

The United States cuts the length of its visas for citizens of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana and Nigeria.

‘Shoot in the leg’ – Kenyan leader orders police to curb violent protests /in /by

Government will not stand by and watch businesses and lives destroyed by sponsored rioters, Ruto says.

Families anxious over safety of Indians kidnapped in Mali /in /by

Armed assailants abducted three Indian men from their place of work in Mali last week.

Why ‘pan-Africanist’ influencers pushed rumours of a coup /in /by

Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.

Why ‘pan-Africanist’ influencers pushed rumours of a coup /in /by

Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.

Why ‘pan-Africanist’ influencers pushed rumours of a coup /in /by

Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast's election.

Everything you need to know about Wafcon 2024 finals /in /by

Find out the format, fixtures, kick-off times, venues and top performers for the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations finals in Morocco.

Ramaphosa opposes Trump’s 30% tariff on South Africa /in /by

US President Donald Trump announces a 30% tariff on South African imports starting from 1 August.

First malaria treatment for babies approved for use /in /by

Until now, there had only been drugs for older children which carried an overdose risk for the young.

Traore strike edges Mali past Tanzania at Wafcon /in /by

A goal in first-half injury time from Saratou Traore is enough to see Mali edge a tight Group C encounter against Tanzania at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.