NewsNewsAfricaAl-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jailAn explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.7 hrs agoAfricaBBC tracks down sextortion scammer targeting teenage boysThe BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.15 hrs agoAfricaConservative church group condemns choice of female Archbishop of CanterburyThe group, Gafcon, says that its followers believe "the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy".2 days agoAfricaBehind the Gen Z protesters who want to force Madagascar's president from powerPresident Rajoelina's move fails to quell the protest movement that is now threatening his own position.2 days agoAfricaKenyans prove paternity case against UK soldiersCommercially available DNA databases were used to identify unknown fathers, who had served in Kenya.2 days agoAfricaBBC tracks down sextortion scammer targeting teenage boysThe BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.15 hrs agoAfricaWe need hospitals more than football stadiums, say Morocco's young protestersMorocco will soon have the world's largest football stadium but this has angered many young people who want better services.2 days agoWorldFathers entitled to equal parental leave, South Africa's top court rulesThe ruling grants both parents the right to share a total of four months and 10 days of parental leave.2 days agoAfricaConservative church group condemns choice of female Archbishop of CanterburyThe group, Gafcon, says that its followers believe "the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy".2 days agoAfricaFeatures and analysisBotswana 'on the verge of zero tariff deal with US on diamonds', president tells BBCBotswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.'We only have the sea to live on' - Senegal's fishermen blame BP project for lack of fishThe huge off-shore facility run by BP means they now struggle to survive, the fishermen say.Sudanese city under siege: 'My son's whole body is full of shrapnel'Civilians pay the price as paramilitary fighters intensify their offensive to take full control of el-Fasher.Deported from the US to Ghana then 'dumped' at the border: Nigerian man speaks outUS deportee says Ghanaian officers secretly moved him and others to Togo and left them there without documents.Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal expiresThe BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.Nigeria banned shea nut exports to help women profit. 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Why Kordofan is key in Sudan's civil warThe battle for Kordofan, with a population of eight million, is the latest frontline in Sudan's civil war.Are we using the wrong world map?This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.Your fast fashion could end up as this beach trash in GhanaGhana has been described as the fashion industry’s dumping ground. Programmes and podcastsLive: World Service for AfricaFocus on Africa PodcastThree essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa.This is AfricaLatest updates7 hrs agoAl-Shabab militants dress as soldiers to storm Somali jailAn explosion and gunfire were heard coming from the jail, located near the presidential palace in Mogadishu.7 hrs ago15 hrs agoBBC tracks down sextortion scammer targeting teenage boysThe BBC challenges the scammers targeting teenagers like Evan Boettler, who took his own life just 90 minutes after being contacted.15 hrs ago2 days agoSudanese city under siege: 'My son's whole body is full of shrapnel'Civilians pay the price as paramilitary fighters intensify their offensive to take full control of el-Fasher.2 days ago2 days agoConservative church group condemns choice of female Archbishop of CanterburyThe group, Gafcon, says that its followers believe "the Bible requires a male-only episcopacy".2 days ago2 days agoBehind the Gen Z protesters who want to force Madagascar's president from powerPresident Rajoelina's move fails to quell the protest movement that is now threatening his own position.2 days ago2 days agoRobert Mugabe's son appears in court on drug chargePolice allege they found marijuana on him during a traffic stop and are investigating a "syndicate linked to him".2 days ago2 days agoKenyans prove paternity case against UK soldiersCommercially available DNA databases were used to identify unknown fathers, who had served in Kenya.2 days ago2 days agoFathers entitled to equal parental leave, South Africa's top court rulesThe ruling grants both parents the right to share a total of four months and 10 days of parental leave.2 days ago2 days agoBotswana 'on the verge of zero tariff deal with US on diamonds', president tells BBCBotswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year.2 days ago...
