Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Cutting through the information blackout

/in /by
"It is really scary. It is really difficult," a resident of the Tigray capital, Mekelle, shouts down the line.

Trump orders withdrawal of US troops from Somalia

/in /by
The US has about 700 personnel in the country targeting al-Shabab and Islamic State militants.

Could England’s tour of South Africa be called off?

/in /by
England's tour of South Africa is in doubt after a player tested positive for coronavirus. How did it happen - and what now?

Ethiopia aid delayed amid reports Tigray fighting continues – UN

/in /by
Clashes in many parts of the Tigray region mean there is still no access, UN officials say.

South Africa-England match postponed after positive Covid-19 test

/in /by
England's first one-day international against South Africa in Cape Town is called off after one of the hosts' players tests positive for coronavirus.

Egypt arrests: Three human rights members released from detention

/in /by
Their arrests had drawn widespread criticism from the UN, civil liberties groups and celebrities.

The hidden story of African-Irish children

/in /by
The mixed-race Irish people searching for their African roots.

Africa’s week in pictures: 27 November – 3 December 2020

/in /by
A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Namibia: Man named after Adolf Hitler wins local election

/in /by
He usually calls himself Adolf Uunona and insists he has no plans for world domination.

Is Africa overtaking the Middle East as the new jihadist battleground?

/in /by
As 300 UK troops arrive in Mali, the BBC's Frank Gardner looks at the role of Islamist militants across Africa.