Entries by BBC News

Operation against Nigerian kidnapping gang kills ‘200 bandits’ – official tells BBC /in /by

The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.

Salah-Mane rivalry renewed in Afcon semi-finals /in /by

Mohamed Salah's Egypt will face Senegal in the Afcon 2025 semi-finals, offering the chance of revenge against his old Liverpool team-mate Sadio Mane.

Eritrea included in Afcon 2027 preliminary qualifying /in /by

Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.

Niger revokes licences of tanker drivers who refuse to go Mali amid jihadist blockade /in /by

Jihadists have been targeting tankers entering Mali, worsening the country’s fuel shortage.

Most of Uganda’s population is under 17 – will they give an 81-year-old another term? /in /by

Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.

Will voters in one of the world’s youngest countries give an 81-year-old another term? /in /by

Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.

‘Miracle baby’ born in a tree above Mozambique floodwaters dies aged 25 /in /by

Rosita Salvador Mabuiango's mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.

Afcon quiz: Name every Africa Cup of Nations winner /in /by

With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?

Afcon quiz: Name every Africa Cup of Nations winner /in /by

With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?

Afcon quiz: Name every Africa Cup of Nations winner /in /by

With the Africa Cup of Nations kicking off on Sunday, 21 December, can you name every tournament winner?