Man sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nursery

30.04.2026 18:16 Christopher Okello Onyum had pleaded insanity but this was dismissed by the judge.

'How are we going to get back home?' Islamist group tightens blockade on Mali capital

30.04.2026 18:16 The blockade comes days after Mali's defence minister was assassinated in a series of nationwide attacks.

Joy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns home

30.04.2026 18:16 BBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.

'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrations

30.04.2026 12:16 The first man to run a marathon in under two hours in a competitive race received a hero's welcome from supporters and family when he arrived home.

Meta in row after workers in Kenya who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs

30.04.2026 12:16 Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest

30.04.2026 00:31 Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.

African athletes need support and protection - Kebinatshipi

30.04.2026 00:31 Botswana's Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.

Robert Mugabe's son to be deported from South Africa over firearms offence

29.04.2026 18:45 The 28-year-old was arrested in February after a man had been shot at his home in Johannesburg.

Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage shows

29.04.2026 18:45 Last weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.

France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks

29.04.2026 12:30 The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.

Endangered antelopes flown to Kenya from Czech zoo in 'historic homecoming'

29.04.2026 12:30 The mountain bongo is a rare antelope endemic to Kenyan highland forests, with less than 100 in the wild.

Oil tycoons deny paying bribes to former Nigerian minister

29.04.2026 05:45 Diezani Alison-Madueke is accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, which she denies.

What next for Mali's junta after shock of rebel offensive?

28.04.2026 23:00 The military came to power to bolster security but the weekend's attacks have brought that into question.

African migrants warned to close shops during South Africa anti-migrant march

28.04.2026 23:00 South Africa's president says people's concerns should not "breed... hatred towards fellow Africans".

When Attenborough met the gorillas - the story behind his iconic TV moment

28.04.2026 23:00 Two new documentaries explore the the fascinating tale behind the defining image of Attenborough's career.