NewsNewsAfricaCatch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festivalDays of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.1 day agoAfricaRare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civiliansIn a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.2 days agoAfricaSon of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murderBellarmine Mugabe is in custody after a man who worked at the place where he was staying was shot and injured.3 days agoAfricaLion DNA helps convict poachers for first timeInvestigators reveal how they were able to identify a missing animal using a database of lions in Zimbabwe.2 days agoAfricaSouth African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes holdThe government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.2 days agoAfricaTunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking presidentThe MP was arrested this month after mocking the president's handling of the recent floods in the country. 2 days agoWorldDeportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judgeA court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.2 days agoAfricaFeatures and analysisThe two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK's vegetablesDuring winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.How the tide turned against the leader of South Africa's second-biggest partyJohn Steenhuisen will not seek re-election as DA leader, leaving the race wide open for a successor.Kenyans drop flowers for Valentine's bouquets of cash. Not everyone is impressedBouquets of cash have been blooming in popularity in Kenya but recent warnings may slow the trend.A seat at the table or on the menu? Africa grapples with the new world orderThe US president has shaken up international relations and the continent is working out where it stands.A simple guide to the crisis in South SudanThe political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.Her sons were killed by Islamist militants. She's among thousands who had to fleeYameogo Aminata says her four sons were slaughtered and her daughter is missing.New video game sees Africans fantasise about taking back looted treasuresImagine it is 2099 and a historic treaty to return African artefacts is falling apart.A singer's tragic death highlights Nigeria's snakebite problemThe crisis is compounded by a critical shortage of affordable, properly stored antivenom.African sportZimbabwe stun Sri Lanka to finish top of Group BZimbabwe finish top of Group B at the T20 World Cup by stunning co-hosts Sri Lanka, West Indies maintain their unbeaten record, and Canada bid farewell to Navneet Dhaliwal with another defeat.Nigerians hang on to hope of 2026 World Cup reprieveNigeria fans are still hoping Fifa may rule in their favour over allegations that DR Congo fielded ineligible players during Africa's 2026 World Cup play-offs.Zimbabwe through at T20 World Cup after washoutZimbabwe qualify for the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup as rain washes out their Group B game against Ireland.Africa Cup of Nations 2027 set for June-July slotAfcon 2027 will be held in June and July next year and reports the finals could be delayed are "totally unfounded", says African football boss Patrice Motsepe.Brilliant Muzarabani helps Zimbabwe stun AustraliaBlessing Muzarabani claims a superb 4-17 as Zimbabwe held their nerve to stun Australia with a thrilling 23-run win in the T20 World Cup.Watch/ListenAt the scene: Muslims killed 'over rejection of extremist ideology' in NigeriaAt least 78 bodies have been buried, while it's feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.'The water took everything': Mozambique hit by worst floods in decadesNearly 700,000 people have been affected by weeks of severe flooding in MozambiqueJubilant Senegal fans join the Afcon champions paradeThousands of Senegal fans join the parade to celebrate Afcon champions on their return home.Senegalese fans celebrate dramatic Afcon win Senegalese fans celebrate their team's victory at the Africa Cup of Nations.South African national park closed due to floodsOngoing floods in the north-eastern provinces of South Africa has led to the closure of the world-famous Kruger National Park.Programmes and podcastsLive: World Service for AfricaFocus on Africa PodcastTwo essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates1 day agoCatch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festivalDays of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.1 day ago2 days agoDeportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judgeA court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.2 days ago2 days agoRare prison sentences handed to Cameroon soldiers after killing of 21 civiliansIn a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.2 days ago2 days agoSouth African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes holdThe government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.2 days ago2 days agoLion DNA helps convict poachers for first timeInvestigators reveal how they were able to identify a missing animal using a database of lions in Zimbabwe.2 days ago3 days agoSudan atrocities are 'hallmarks of genocide', UN saysA UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.3 days ago3 days agoSon of Robert Mugabe arrested in South Africa on suspicion of attempted murderBellarmine Mugabe is in custody after a man who worked at the place where he was staying was shot and injured.3 days ago3 days agoIslamist militants accused of killing 34 in raids on Nigerian villagesThe gunmen launched simultaneous assaults on multiple communities in a remote border district, officials say.3 days ago3 days agoOver 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report saysInvestigators call the recruitment a well-organised trafficking ring involving immigration staff and security agencies.3 days ago...
