NewsAfricaSouth Africa president faces call to resign after court rulingThe Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.2 days agoAfrica'I'd rather live in hiding in the US than return to Somalia'Fear and uncertainty linger for Somali migrants in Minnesota despite a legal reprieve.2 days agoWorldSouth Africa condemns 'fake videos' of alleged xenophobic attacksAs claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.3 days agoAfricaRwandan singer dies as he was being released from prisonThe former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.2 days agoAfricaEthiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a babyThe woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".2 days agoAfricaFormer Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86 Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was "a distinguished statesman and patriot".2 days agoAfricaDozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central MaliThe death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.2 days agoAfricaFeatures and analysisBBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal loversUnwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash. 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China scraps tariffs for all but one African nationThe zero-tariff regime gives China's soft power a boost, but may lead to uneven gains, say analysts.Russian paramilitary carried out air strikes in Mali as rebels advanced, footage showsLast weekend's attacks came as the Africa Corps withdrew from a key base in northern Mali.African sportAthletics won't strangle super-shoe innovation - CoeWorld Athletics president Sebastian Coe says current rules are "on the right side" when it comes to shoe technology, following Sabastian Sawe's record-breaking time at the London Marathon.'I did not expect it': Kenya's Sabastian Sawe welcomed home with jubilant celebrationsThe 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.African athletes need support and protection - KebinatshipiBotswana's Collen Kebinatshipi urges African federations to offer better support for athletes amid concerns of a talent drain from the continent.Guinea Bissau's Djabi seriously injured in stabbingMidtjylland midfielder Alamara Djabi is in a stable condition having been seriously injured in a stabbing in Denmark, his club says.Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies during matchMichael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.Watch/ListenJoy as record-breaking runner Sawe returns homeBBC reports from Kenya, home to Sabastian Sawe, the first man to run a marathon in under two hours.'I jumped around the house': Sabastian Sawe's parents celebrate marathon recordEmily and Simion Sawe share their pride at the runner's historic sub-two-hour marathon win. 'I was not thinking to run a world record'Kenya's new sporting icon Sabastian Sawe admits his world record time at the London Marathon came as a surprise.The human cost of the war in Sudan, three years onThe conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.DR Congo qualify for World Cup: 'Amidst pain and war, this victory makes us proud’DR Congo are back at the World Cup for the first time since 1974, with fans in Kinshasa celebrating the team's 1-0 play-off win over Jamaica.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 updates2 days agoSouth Africa president faces call to resign after court rulingThe Constitutional Court says MPs were was wrong to block impeachment proceedings against Cyril Ramaphosa.2 days ago2 days agoFormer Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86 Announcing his death, President Duma Boko said Mogae was "a distinguished statesman and patriot".2 days ago2 days agoDozens killed in jihadist attacks on villages in central MaliThe death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.2 days ago2 days agoEthiopian woman's joy at rare quintuplets after 12 years trying for a babyThe woman, 35, says she was praying for a baby and was "overjoyed" to be "blessed with five at once".2 days ago2 days agoHantavirus outbreak on cruise ship not start of pandemic, UN health agency saysTher World Health Organization says it is not in the same situation as with Covid-19 because hantavirus spreads differently.2 days ago2 days agoRwandan singer dies as he was being released from prisonThe former university lecturer was a vocal critic of the government and ruling Rwandan Patriotic Front party.2 days ago3 days agoOrphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuaryThe baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.3 days ago3 days agoSouth Africa condemns 'fake videos' of alleged xenophobic attacksAs claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.3 days ago3 days agoWatch: Passengers told virus-hit ship 'not infectious' after first deathYouTuber Ruhi Çenet was on board the ship, and filmed the announcement made on 12 April.3 days ago...
