‘I thought I would die’ – freed captive tells BBC of life in West African jihadist base
BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.
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F1’s return to Africa a step closer, governing body approves ethics change
Formula 1 has not raced in Africa since the last South African Grand Prix was held at Kyalami, north of…
Ghana to Botswana: Why African voters are throwing out ruling parties
Several countries recorded total electoral power transfers while opposition groups made significant wins in others.
DougCo school board deciding if students can take AP African American Studies course
The board voted in November to delay approving the course after pushback from some in the community questioning its content.
Australia’s under-the-radar world championship prospect aiming high
World-ranked light heavyweight Conor Wallace is on track to challenge the biggest names in boxing. But first he needs to…
Polls open in Ghana in litmus test for democracy
The West African country considered a beacon of democratic stability is holding presidential and legislative elections.
Waymo outsources fleet operations to African fintech Moove in Phoenix and, soon, Miami
Waymo is partnering with Moove, an African mobility fintech that offers vehicle financing to gig workers, to handle fleet management…
‘It isn’t safe’: South African first responders attacked while saving lives
Ambulance crews and paramedics are increasingly being robbed and their vehicles hijacked while they are working.
At least 56 people killed in crush at Guinea football stadium
Witnesses say people scrambled to escape after teargas used during pitch invasion at match in Nzérékoré At least 56 people…
Senegal marks 80th anniversary of French massacre
It’s been 80 years since French soldiers massacred dozens of West African troops in Senegal.