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06.01.2026 17:20 About 85 Ethiopian migrants were trying to leave the country when the accident occurred, authorities say.

06.01.2026 17:20 At least 13 people, including eight children, have been killed in the strike in el-Obeid city, medics say.

06.01.2026 12:30 The main opposition coalition boycotted the vote after a referendum allowed the removal of term limits.

06.01.2026 02:50 With tens of thousands of cases waiting to be heard, some people have to wait four years for their trials to start.

05.01.2026 21:40 Tunisia sack coach Sami Trabelsi a day after their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations last-16 defeat by Mali on penalties.

05.01.2026 16:20 The main opposition candidate says the government is going to block the internet to stop his supporters mobilising.

04.01.2026 21:03 It is the latest in a spate of violent attacks in Niger state, and comes a day after officials said schools could reopen following a mass abduction last year.

04.01.2026 16:11 Schools in "safe and secure areas" will be allowed to reopen after 250 children were taken in November.

03.01.2026 14:50 The peace-loving pachyderm and lager promoter was an icon of successful conservation, say officials.

02.01.2026 23:40 According to reports, the boat had suffered motor failure before drifting to the edge of the dam

02.01.2026 23:40 BBC Sport Africa takes a look back at some of the key talking points from the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations group stage.

02.01.2026 18:10 The former heavyweight champion was a passenger in the crash, which killed two of his team members on Monday.

02.01.2026 13:10 Millions around the world are living in the shadows as stateless people as they lack official papers.

02.01.2026 08:11 It is the latest accident on one of the world’s most dangerous routes used by West Africans trying to reach Spain.

02.01.2026 03:10 Gabon's sports minister announces a series of punishments after the national team's "disgraceful performance" at the Africa Cup of Nations.