The much-anticipated boxing match between MMA superstar Francis Ngannou and former world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua, already attracting a surge in online search traffic. Ahead of the clash, we visited Ngannou’s hometown of Batié in Cameroon to find out more about this “champion of champions”, discovering that he used to be a sand miner and…
“The president cannot extend his term of office, not even by one day”. These were the words of Senegal’s president, Macky Sall before his election in 2012, but has he gone back on his word? Senegal is in political turmoil since its leader postponed the February 2024 elections, with critics saying the move is just another way…
Kenya is deploying a force of 1,000 police officers to Haiti to fight criminal gangs that have taken control of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince. However, Kenya is not the first foreign intervention in Haiti; Brazil led a mission from 2004 to 2016, with a mixed outcome. But can Kenya succeed where others have failed? And what…
African students in Sudan share the realities of finding themselves in a war zone, after moving to the country for a new chapter and education. “Just imagine waking up the morning with bomb blasts.” “Very, very, very scary,” says Fauziya Idris Safiyo. #sudan #sudanwar #bbcafrica Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/
The five Brics countries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa are holding their 15th annual summit in Johannesburg. However one of the nations leaders, Vladimir Putin, will not be there. The G7 nations have been very critical of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but the Brics nations, including South Africa, less so. The BBC’s Kim Chakanetsa…
At just six months of age, Lea Kilenga Bey was diagnosed with sickle cell. Her parents were told by doctors that she wouldn’t reach her teenage years. Instead, Lea has become a beacon of hope for sickle cell sufferers across Africa, battling both the stigmas surrounding the disease and the authorities who fail to provide…
In May 2023, the UK government has announced plans to scrap dependent visas for many foreign students. The new rule comes as migration to the UK hit a record high of 606,000 last year. BBC Africa explains why is Nigeria one of the main targets of the clampdown. Presented by Anita Nkonge Produced by Maureen Nyukuri …
The Wagner Group is an organisation of Russian mercenaries. Thousands of their soldiers have been fighting on the Russian side in the war in Ukraine. But they have also been active on the African continent in several countries — including the Central African Republic, Mali and now, allegedly, Burkina Faso. These Wagner soldiers are fighting in…
British-Zimbabwean Korrine Sky was studying medicine in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Now back in the UK with her family she has faced obstacles in trying to resume her studies. Korrine reached out and spoke to three medical students, who like her, have had their dreams and educational aspirations impacted by the war. Executive Producer: Léone…
Africa’s most populous nation is preparing to head to the polls in what is tipped to be one of the most hotly contested elections in a generation. But what does it take to win? The BBC’s Yemisi Adegoke highlights some of the factors that play a key role in getting a candidate elected. Produced by Yemisi…