NewsNewsAfricaI built this 'AI aunt' for women after family tragedy in South AfricaAn AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.3 hrs agoAfricaTrump tells military to prepare for 'action' against Islamist militants in NigeriaThe US president says his threat is over killings of Christians - though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.10 hrs agoAfricaIndia beat South Africa for historic World Cup winShafali Verma scores 87 and Deepti Sharma takes five wickets as India make history, beating South Africa by 52 runs for their first World Cup title in Navi Mumbai.7 hrs agoWomen's CricketNetherlands to return stolen ancient sculpture to EgyptThe 3,500-year-old stone head was likely stolen during the Arab Spring uprising.5 hrs agoWorldMore than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia - UNEl-Fasher is under the control of paramilitaries accused of mass executions and crimes against humanity.2 days agoAfricaTrump tells military to prepare for 'action' against Islamist militants in NigeriaThe US president says his threat is over killings of Christians - though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.10 hrs agoAfricaTanzania president wins election as hundreds feared dead in unrestDemonstrations continued on Friday as young protesters denounced the election as unfair. 2 days agoAfricaKenyan landslide kills 21 after heavy rainfallKenya's government says 30 other people are missing following downpours in the west of the country. 1 day agoAfricaIndia beat South Africa for historic World Cup winShafali Verma scores 87 and Deepti Sharma takes five wickets as India make history, beating South Africa by 52 runs for their first World Cup title in Navi Mumbai.7 hrs agoWomen's CricketSudan civil war'I was accused of spying and beaten' - a boy's escape from captured Sudan cityA 12-year-old tells the BBC that in the chaos he lost contact with his family and is now on his own at a camp.Reports of mass killings in Sudan have echoes of its dark pastSome are warning of a genocide unfolding in Darfur - violence that is linked to killings there 20 years ago. 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But now the Gambian is having the last laugh, having built a career in the game.Watch/ListenWe will never accept stolen votes, says Cameroon opposition leaderCameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he's the winner of the presidential election.Tyson hails Congolese roots on Rumble in the Jungle visitMike Tyson was a hit with boxing fans in Kinshasa after embracing his African roots as part of ongoing celebrations for the iconic Rumble in the Jungle.Thousands of grief-stricken mourners attend Raila Odinga's funeralThousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.The moment Madagascar's new president was sworn inColonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.Police fire tear gas at crowds mourning former Kenyan prime ministerThousands of mourners fill the streets of Nairobi from the airport to the Kasarani Stadium to pay their respects.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 updates3 hrs agoI built this 'AI aunt' for women after family tragedy in South AfricaAn AI chatbot and app for victims of abuse to get help is being piloted in South Africa.3 hrs ago10 hrs agoTrump tells military to prepare for 'action' against Islamist militants in NigeriaThe US president says his threat is over killings of Christians - though experts say there is no evidence they are disproportionately targeted.10 hrs ago1 day agoKenyan landslide kills 21 after heavy rainfallKenya's government says 30 other people are missing following downpours in the west of the country. 1 day ago2 days agoTanzania president wins election as hundreds feared dead in unrestDemonstrations continued on Friday as young protesters denounced the election as unfair. 2 days ago2 days ago'I was accused of spying and beaten' - a boy's escape from captured Sudan cityA 12-year-old tells the BBC that in the chaos he lost contact with his family and is now on his own at a camp.2 days ago2 days agoTanzania poll protesters defy army chief as concern mounts over casualtiesA diplomatic source tells the BBC there is credible evidence that at least 500 people have been killed.2 days ago2 days agoMore than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia - UNEl-Fasher is under the control of paramilitaries accused of mass executions and crimes against humanity.2 days ago3 days agoReports of mass killings in Sudan have echoes of its dark pastSome are warning of a genocide unfolding in Darfur - violence that is linked to killings there 20 years ago. 3 days ago3 days agoApartheid police assault killed Nobel laureate Luthuli, South Africa court rulesThe court sets aside the 1967 inquest that found that the anti-apartheid hero was hit by a goods train. 3 days ago...
