NewsAfricaNigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim videoThe footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.11 hrs agoAfricaTanzania's vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented moveEmmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.8 hrs agoAfricaZambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline loomsPreparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing. 2 days agoAfrica'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in NigeriaEsther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk. 2 days agoAfricaMass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networksThe operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.9 hrs agoAfricaTrump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalateA wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - 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and almost has a hat-trick - as they beat Istanbul Basaksehir.Watch/ListenAfrica's richest man tells the BBC about his Kenya oil refinery plansIdi Amin's grandson fights at Commonwealth GamesThe grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has caused controversy at the Commonwealth Games after being disqualified for headbutting his opponent.What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.'Honoured and grateful' - Morocco fan reflects on World CupMorocco fan reflects on their World Cup journey.Ebola misinformation fuels violent attacks on health workersBBC Verify looks at multiple incidents linked to misinformation during latest Ebola outbreak, which has infected more than 1,700 people and killed 580 in DR Congo since mid-May.Programmes and podcastsLive: World Service for AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates8 hrs agoTanzania's vice-president announces resignation in unprecedented moveEmmanuel Nchimbi is the first vice-president to quit since independence six decades ago.8 hrs ago9 hrs agoMass arrests in global crackdown on West African cyber-crime networksThe operation included the arrest of 39 people in South Africa for romance and investment scams.9 hrs ago11 hrs agoNigeria's president orders manhunt after kidnappers upload victim videoThe footage shows dozens of men, women and children sitting in a forest.11 hrs ago15 hrs agoTrump envoy calls for Sudan-wide arms embargo as drone attacks escalateA wider arms embargo would require a UN Security Council vote - and Russia and China oppose the move.15 hrs ago16 hrs agoWhat is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?DR Congo's Ebola outbreak involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.16 hrs ago2 days agoPrince Harry steps down from African wildlife charity boardLast year the organisation African Parks admitted human rights abuses were committed by its rangers in Congo-Brazzaville.2 days ago2 days agoZambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline loomsPreparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing. 2 days ago2 days ago'101-year-old great-grandmother' arrested for selling cannabis in NigeriaEsther Ogunmabo is accused of selling "retail sachets" of a strain of cannabis known as skunk. 2 days ago2 days agoGuinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 31A mound of rubbish at a major waste site buried several homes in the capital, the government says.2 days ago...
