NewsAfricaSouth African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBCRoelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.20 hrs agoUS & CanadaAre Ethiopians marching back to war in Tigray?Exploring the issues behind the escalation of tensions between the TPLF and the national army.20 hrs agoAfricaSouth Sudan's president dissolves government ahead of country's first electionsSouth Sudan has not held elections since independence in 2011 - polls have twice been postponed. 2 days agoAfricaElephants use medicinal plants to treat themselves, researchers findAfrican elephants use dozens of different medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when they are sick, research reveals.2 days agoScience & EnvironmentInternet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray regionDuring the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.1 day agoAfricaAfrica's richest man helps fund $660m fuel pipeline between Ethiopia and DjiboutiThe pipeline would strengthen energy security in landlocked Ethiopia, while creating jobs at Djibouti's port.1 day agoAfricaNigeria come from behind to win in Afcon 2027 qualifyingNigeria have debutants George Ilenikhena and Moses Usor to thank as they come from behind to beat Madagascar 2-1 in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.Features and analysisHow Ceuta, football and Israel are shaping Morocco's electionYoung voters are being courted with football slogans, promises of jobs and anti-Israel rallying calls.'I have never felt heat like that' - a survivor on watching 33 cellmates die in NigeriaThe BBC goes inside the prison where prisoners were trapped in stifling, cramped conditions.'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years agoThe children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.Grim discoveries of murdered women spark fear in South AfricaDineo Motapane is one of nine recent victims whose deaths have left a nation traumatised over the level of violence against women.Postponement not an option as Kenya races to be ready for Afcon 2027African football boss Patrice Motsepe wants a "heightened sense of urgency" from Afcon 2027 co-hosts Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda as they face a race to be ready.African sportSpotlight on new coaches as road to Afcon 2027 beginsPatrick Vieira and Herve Renard are among the high-profile managerial arrivals as the qualification campaign for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations gets under way.Nigerian football enduring 'worst time in history' - OdegbamiFormer Afcon winner Segun Odegbami has slammed those running Nigerian football after the country missed out on the men's and women's World Cups.'I lost my love for swimming' - Smith comes out of retirementSouth Africa's most successful Olympian Tatjana Smith explains why she has reversed her decision to retire from competitive swimming.Mohamed Salah given six-month driving banThe former Liverpool footballer's Rolls-Royce was clocked speeding in Wilmslow in March.Ngetich breaks women-only half-marathon recordKenya's Agnes Ngetich breaks the world record for a women-only half marathon as she wins gold at the World Road Running Championships in Copenhagen.Watch/ListenTigray capital 'out of cash' as fighting escalates, resident tells BBCA resident of Mekelle says the city is calm but people are stressed after the outbreak of fighting in the region.Watch: Why is the UK reviewing its Chagos Islands deal?The UK is reviewing its deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, the defence secretary has said.Inside Djibouti refugee camp for thousands fleeing Houthi advance in YemenFighting on Yemen's west coast has prompted thousands of people to flee by boat across the Bab al-Mandab Strait.'Enough is enough': Women protest after string of murders near JohannesburgThe police have since set up a task team to investigate the murders and have urged women in the Kempton Park area to avoid walking or running alone "particularly in isolated areas".Nigeria’s ‘sarcasm queen’ answers ‘silly’ questions about AfricaNigerian journalist and content creator Charity Ekezie believes the best way to challenge negative stereotypes about Africa is to laugh at them.Programmes and podcastsLive: World Service for AfricaFocus on AfricaTwo essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa.This is AfricaLatest updates1 hr agoTenth woman's body found in South Africa suburb as police probe killingsThe deaths have sparked a national outcry about the scale of violence against women in the country.1 hr ago20 hrs agoAre Ethiopians marching back to war in Tigray?Exploring the issues behind the escalation of tensions between the TPLF and the national army.20 hrs ago1 day agoInternet restricted after fighting breaks out in Ethiopia's Tigray regionDuring the two-year civil war in Tigray, the region was totally cut off from the outside world.1 day ago1 day agoAfrica's richest man helps fund $660m fuel pipeline between Ethiopia and DjiboutiThe pipeline would strengthen energy security in landlocked Ethiopia, while creating jobs at Djibouti's port.1 day ago2 days agoEthiopia's army says it has repelled attacks in first comment on fresh fightingThe military says its soldiers inflicted casualties as fears grow of a resumption of a full-blown civil war.2 days ago2 days agoSouth Sudan's president dissolves government ahead of country's first electionsSouth Sudan has not held elections since independence in 2011 - polls have twice been postponed. 2 days ago2 days agoEthiopia and Tigray accuse each of launching offensives, fuelling fears of new warThe local authorities reportedly seize Tigray's airports following reports of recent drone strikes.2 days ago3 days agoEleven killed in mass shooting at house in South AfricaOne of those killed is believed to be a pregnant woman, police said.3 days ago4 days agoTop South African policeman charged with sexual offencesShadrack Sibiya, who has made no comment, is alleged to have groomed a 16-year-old and raped an 18-year-old.4 days ago...
