NewsAfricaExplosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill 13 civilians - armyPowerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.1 hr agoAfricaSouth African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangsThe army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.17 hrs agoAfricaMore than 70 miners killed in South Sudan as government and opposition trade blameBoth government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.2 days agoAfricaEritrea advance after 19-year absence from Afcon qualifyingEritrea are one of six nations to reach the group stage of qualification for Afcon 2027, having played their first games in the competition since 2007.1 day agoAfrica SportDR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 yearsThis is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.17 hrs agoAfricaSenegal president signs tough new anti-LGBT law doubling jail termsThe new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the "promotion" of same-sex relations.22 hrs agoAfricaNigeria warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious after march turns violentSolomon Ogbonna Eziko's installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.2 days agoAfricaFeatures and analysisOne ant for $220: The new frontier of wildlife traffickingThe craze for collecting ants takes Kenya by surprise as smugglers zone in to make a profit.'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.Women secretly filmed, then ridiculed and abused onlineWomen in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.Rationing power and diluting petrol - how African countries are coping with effects of Iran warThe disruption in oil supplies has caused shortages and concerns in several African countries.Inside the alleged Russian operation to trigger anti-government protests in AngolaA group of Russians and Angolans are going on trial in Angola after being accused of fomenting protests, which they deny.African sportLamine Yamal condemns racist abuse aimed at EgyptLamine Yamal says racist chants heard during Spain's 0-0 draw with Egypt in Barcelona on Tuesday were "disrespectful and intolerable".Tuanzebe sends DR Congo back to World Cup after 52 yearsDR Congo qualify for their first World Cup since 1974 as Axel Tuanzebe's strike gives the Leopards a 1-0 win over Jamaica in their play-off.Pepe goal enough for Ivory Coast to beat ScotlandMuch-changed Scotland end their pre-World Cup camp by succumbing to a second successive friendly defeat against Ivory Coast at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium.Ghana sack manager Addo, 72 days before World CupGhana dismiss manager Otto Addo, 72 days before the start of the 2026 World Cup, following a run of defeats.Caf general secretary steps down amid Afcon final falloutVeron Mosengo-Omba, a controversial figure, leaves at a turbulent time for African football.Watch/ListenDR 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.One house, two faiths, one fasting seasonRamadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.Inside Ethiopia's 'smart' police stationEthiopia unveils its first unmanned, 'smart' police station where citizens can report crimes on automated touch screens.At 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 MozambiqueProgrammes 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 hr agoExplosions at Burundi ammunition depot kill 13 civilians - armyPowerful blasts destroyed homes and sparked panic in the city of Bujumbura on Tuesday night.1 hr ago17 hrs agoDR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 yearsThis is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.17 hrs ago17 hrs agoSouth African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangsThe army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.17 hrs ago19 hrs agoDR 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.19 hrs ago22 hrs agoSenegal president signs tough new anti-LGBT law doubling jail termsThe new law imposes a maximum penalty of 10 years in jail and criminalises the "promotion" of same-sex relations.22 hrs ago2 days agoNigeria warns its citizens in South Africa to be cautious after march turns violentSolomon Ogbonna Eziko's installation as an Igbo leader in East London has sparked tensions.2 days ago2 days agoMore than 70 miners killed in South Sudan as government and opposition trade blameBoth government and opposition groups have been accused of being responsible for the deadly attack.2 days ago2 days ago48-hour curfew imposed after attack on bar in Nigerian cityThe raid led to revenge attacks in Jos, with 22 reported dead so far in one of the most volatile parts of the country.2 days ago2 days agoSexual violence part of 'everyday life' in parts of Sudan, charity saysVictims describe how they have been targeted while carrying out everyday activities. 2 days ago...
