Dozens die in DR Congo mine after makeshift bridge collapses

The structure fell after panicked miners reportedly fled from military gunfire.

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Mass killings probe in Sudan will hold culprits to account, vows UN

"There has been too much pretence and performance, and too little action," says UN human rights chief Volker Türk.

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How Tanzania police crushed election protests with lethal force

The UN says hundreds of people were killed in the protests. Verified clips show the violent actions of police as they attempted to crush protests.

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'The future will take care of itself' - Nketiah on Ghana rumours

As fans in Ghana debate bringing in diaspora players for the World Cup, Crystal Palace's Eddie Nketiah does not rule out switching allegiance to the Black Stars.

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DR Congo and M23 rebels sign framework for peace in Qatar

Building on previous deals it covers humanitarian access, the return of displaced people and more.

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US and UK warn of major e-visa data breach in Somalia

Tens of thousands of people's personal data has been leaked online, according to the US embassy.

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How the US overtook China as Africa's biggest foreign investor

As the two nations vie for key materials, the US has regained the lead in foreign direct investments in African countries.

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US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries

"They're committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities," says the US secretary of state, "and it needs to end immediately".

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The ex-president's daughter who faces terror-related charges

South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

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South Sudan leader sacks powerful Vice-President Bol Mel

Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir's successor.

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The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport

From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

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Trove of records reveals Kenya's forgotten World War soldiers

Thousands of Kenyans, who fought for Britain, are buried in unknown locations and were never commemorated.

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Four into one - how do African World Cup play-offs work?

As Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon face off in African play-offs, BBC Sport Africa looks at how one nation can still reach the 2026 World Cup.

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Sudan capital hit by drone attacks a day after RSF agrees to truce - reports

The reported strikes come as the military-led government says it would be wary of agreeing to a ceasefire.

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Can Trump expel South Africa from the G20?

The US leader has repeatedly accused South Africa of persecuting its white minority - which Pretoria denies.

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Protesters storm Nigeria's new art museum

The museum authority has cancelled all preview events leading up to Tuesday's grand opening.

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'One of us': Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country

A professor describes Mamdani as "one of us" while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old's victory.

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The ex-president's daughter who faces terror-related charges

South African Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, accused of stoking deadly protests, denies the charges.

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US to boycott G20 in South Africa, Trump says

Trump says no US official will be sent to the summit over discredited claims that Afrikaners are being persecuted.

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Kenyan activists missing in Uganda found safe after five weeks

The pair were reportedly bundled into a car by masked men after attending an event to support Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine.

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