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Belgium returns the tooth of Patrice Lumumba
Belgium returns a tooth belonging to the Congolese independence hero, Patrice Lumumba, more than 60 years after his brutal murder.
Also, one of Sierra…
3 years, 11 months ago
South Africa considers importing Russian crude
South Africa considers importing crude oil from Russia. The country's Energy Minister says Russian oil is not on the sanctions list.
Also, the Democr…
3 years, 11 months ago
Clashes between police and Tanzania's Maasai
We hear the latest on clashes between police and the Maasai community in Tanzania.
And what's happening to residents still displaced by the floods in …
3 years, 11 months ago
Rwandan former combatants resettle in the country
More than 700 people made up of Rwandan former combatants and their families are resettling in the country. Most used to be FDLR ethnic Hutu fighters…
4 years ago
Hopes are fading fast for trapped miners in Burkina Faso
Hopes of finding eight miners trapped more than 700 metres underground in Burkina Faso are fading after rescuers today found a second safety chambe…
4 years ago
Africa in the grip of a fuel crisis
The fuel prices emergency is hitting households across the continent, from Egypt to Tanzania, Uganda to Nigeria and South Africa. The airline industr…
4 years ago
A major attack on ATMIS forces in Somalia
There's been a major attack on an ATMIS forces base in Somalia. Al Shabab militants have claimed responsibility, and there are fears about the death…
4 years, 1 month ago
Report alleges Zuma put self-interest over country
A damning report alleges that ex South African President Jacob Zuma put interests of his corrupt associates ahead of those of his country.
Also, why …
4 years, 1 month ago
Concerns over police-enforced brutality and disappearances in Kenya
Today: Mounting concerns about the rise in police brutality and disappearances in Kenya.
Also, a BBC investigation uncovers the ugly and dangerous si…
4 years, 1 month ago
Angola suspends salaries of striking doctors
Angola's government has suspended the salaries of more than 5,000 doctors, describing their strike action as illegal.
Malawians no longer have to pay …
4 years, 2 months ago