International News - An African Perspective
From The BBC
The expelled envoy at the heart of the latest US-South Africa row Pretoria's envoy to Washington Ebrahim Rasool riled officials after accusing Trump of white supremacism.
Rwanda severs ties with Belgium over 'neo-colonial delusions' In a strongly worded statement, Rwanda accuses Belgium of "lies and manipulation".
'No-one can handle another war' - Tigrayans fear fresh Ethiopian conflict Residents in Ethiopia's north tell the BBC they are stocking up and taking cash out as tensions deepen.
Scientists at South African Antarctic base rocked by alleged assault A spokesperson for the South African government told the BBC there had been an assault at the station.
South Africa should not be 'bullied' by US in ambassador row, opposition says The calls come after South Africa's ambassador in Washington was given 72 hours to leave the country.
'I was duped into leaving London for school in Ghana - but it saved me' Going to school in Ghana was like prison for Londoner Mark Wilberforce, but he feels it kept him from jail.
What is in store as Africa's 2026 World Cup qualifying resumes? World Cup qualifiers resume after a nine-month hiatus, but what is at stake over the next two rounds and which big names are in danger of missing out?
'Tortured and terrified' - BBC witnesses the battle for Khartoum Residents allege terror and rape by retreating RSF fighters as the army makes gains in the capital.
'They killed all these young people' - BBC investigates alleged massacre in rebel-held Congolese city The BBC speaks to multiple sources who say M23 fighters hunted down and killed young men in Goma.
Fire, fairies, and festivities: Africa's top shots A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
South Africa in 'uncharted waters' as budget splits coalition government The finance minister's decision to push ahead with tax hikes puts him at odds with coalition partners.
A man called Bombshell fires up Zimbabwe's succession battle Zimbabwe's leader faces a backlash from key allies over efforts to extend his time in office.
Thousands celebrate a chief who will only rule for eight years Well-wishers cross the border from Kenya and flock from Addis Ababa to witness the spectacle.
Is Trump mulling a minerals deal with conflict-hit DR Congo? Endowed with minerals but losing ground to rebels, the Congolese government wants to boost security.
'My best friend went to work - and was crushed to death by rubbish in Uganda' Months after a deadly collapse, some seek compensation, saying Kiteezi dumpsite is still unsafe.
Nine things about Lesotho - the country 'nobody has ever heard of' Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.
'I risked drowning to flee conscription by Congolese rebels' Thousands of Congolese are opting make a dangerous river crossing to get to safety in Burundi.
The region with more 'terror deaths' than rest of world combined Africa's Sahel region accounts for more than half of terror-related killings, a new reports says.
Saintfiet aims to 'write World Cup history' with Mali Mali coach Tom Saintfiet hopes to break new ground by guiding the Eagles to the Fifa World Cup finals for the first time.
Motsepe is re-elected unopposed as Caf president South African Patrice Motsepe is re-elected unopposed as president of the Confederation of African Football with Cameroon legend Samuel Eto'o voted on to Caf's executive committee.
Nigeria 'desperate' to reach 2026 World Cup - Osimhen Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen is "desperate" to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a "heartbreaking" failure to reach the last finals in Qatar.
Guirassy's rise from journeyman to Champions League marksman From injury-hit journeyman to Champions League goal machine - BBC Sport charts the rise of Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy.
Jabeur wants to 'use platform' to change women's lives Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur explains why she chose to become an ambassador for the World Food Programme and her hopes for International Women's Day.
'Dedicated' Ten Hag planned to be at United 10 years – McCarthy Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy says Erik ten Hag wanted to spend a decade at the club and was an "unbelievable professional".
'Ineligible' Equatorial Guinea skipper cleared to play by Fifa Football's governing body reverses a decision that had declared Emilio Nsue ineligible to play for Equatorial Guinea, despite being the nation's record goalscorer.
Cyclists 'felt safe' in Rwanda despite security concerns Cyclists, organisers and fans tell the BBC there were no security issues on the Tour du Rwanda, despite fighting across the border in DR Congo.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: I want my books to be read in Africa Nigerian-born author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie says her books are becoming more available across Africa.
Lesotho - the 'African nation no-one has heard of' reacts to Trump's comments The BBC took to the streets of Lesotho's capital to get people's reactions on Trump's comments.
Nigerian deportees: 'All we insist on is that they are returned with dignity' Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar speaks to the BBC about the deportation of Nigerians from the US.
'You're under arrest' - how Ngamba made history against all odds In the latest episode of Born to Brawl, Cindy Ngamba shares her incredible story before her first professional fight against Kirstie Bavington.
Moment Bukavu was rocked by deadly explosions Explosions during a rally held by a rebel group in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo have killed at least 11 people and injured around 60 others.
'The situation is chaotic' after rebels seize DR Congo city Days of heavy fighting between M23 rebels and DR Congo's army leave hospitals overwhelmed with patients.
Police called to Ghana's parliament after late-night clashes Ghana's MPs destroyed parliamentary property, including tables, microphones, sound equipment, and other items.