Extreme drought areas treble in size since 80s – study
Forty-eight percent of the world went through at least one month of extreme drought in 2023.
France backs Morocco in dispute over Western Sahara
Paris's change of heart on the question of sovereignty over Western Sahara has angered Algeria.
Motsepe aims to continue ‘good progress’ at Caf
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe tells the BBC why he is running for a second term in charge of the organisation.
Motsepe aims to continue ‘good progress’ at Caf
Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe tells the BBC why he is running for a second term in charge of the organisation.
Nigerian MP apologises after viral taxi slapping video
An argument over payment for a delivery of snails for MP Alex Ikwechegh is filmed by a taxi driver.
Nigerian MP apologises after viral taxi slapping video
An argument over payment for a delivery of snails for MP Alex Ikwechegh is filmed by a taxi driver.
Brides-for-cash suspects arrested in South Africa
Police say a crime syndicate stole the identities of unsuspecting women to give visas to foreign men.
Libya to appeal over Afcon sanctions linked to Nigeria boycott
Libya will "go to the highest levels of litigation" to challenge sanctions imposed on them after Nigeria boycotted an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
Libya to appeal over Afcon sanctions linked to Nigeria boycott
Libya will "go to the highest levels of litigation" to challenge sanctions imposed on them after Nigeria boycotted an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier.
South Africa’s announced visa deal with Ukraine sparks row
Critics see the announced deal as an affront to South Africa's long relationship with Russia.