![Liberian leader George Weah hailed for his sportsmanship after accepting defeat](/i/c/cdff1805-45b4-b347-80f3-b6a41766f749.webp)
Liberian leader George Weah hailed for his sportsmanship after accepting defeat
Across the divide, there is relief that Liberia's leader and ex-football star conceded to his rival.
2023-11-20 06:47
![Sudan conflict: ‘Our lives have become a piece of hell’](/i/c/a09bd25e-6976-9181-9079-4ee4368c52d0.webp)
Sudan conflict: ‘Our lives have become a piece of hell’
Those living through the war, now in its seventh month, tell the BBC conditions are worse than ever.
2023-11-18 08:53
![Liberia election results: Joseph Boakai on track to defeat George Weah](/i/c/8a0f6201-bcc3-b501-e7d4-d0aa3d6eb33b.webp)
Liberia election results: Joseph Boakai on track to defeat George Weah
Joseph Boakai maintains a slim lead over President Weah in the latest results announced.
2023-11-18 02:59
![Sudan civil war: Darfur's Jem rebels join army fight against RSF](/i/c/d622a4f7-b1df-ab3d-8b0f-dd972c4581d1.webp)
Sudan civil war: Darfur's Jem rebels join army fight against RSF
A rebel leader tells the BBC his forces will fight a paramilitary group accused of ethnic cleansing.
2023-11-17 20:20
![Kenya's parliament back Haiti mission despite court case](/i/c/b3a95c5c-07c5-0516-b8a0-9a0e7d7c8e88.webp)
Kenya's parliament back Haiti mission despite court case
Lawmakers approve the sending of police officers even though a legal challenge is being heard.
2023-11-16 22:58
![Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws](/i/c/21fd0898-05cb-fcf8-5a0e-7131ff1dc9c1.webp)
Why South Africa regrets its post-apartheid liberal asylum laws
Tough proposals will have far-reaching consequences for foreign nationals who seek refuge in the country.
2023-11-15 10:17
![Liberia presidential election: George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for top job](/i/c/152bfb2d-185a-74cc-2991-d864df12b770.webp)
Liberia presidential election: George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for top job
Just 7,100 votes separated incumbent George Weah and challenger Joseph Boakai in the first round.
2023-11-14 16:29
![Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings](/i/c/d779a618-af7a-f684-d99a-5bb4c1697708.webp)
Kenyans get tree-planting holiday to plant 100 million seedlings
The holiday has been set aside to allow all Kenyans to participate, the environment minister says.
2023-11-13 15:53
![Julius Malema: Why the South African politician touched a nerve in Kenya](/i/c/7e54521a-99fc-714c-6098-f5cd53bc148c.webp)
Julius Malema: Why the South African politician touched a nerve in Kenya
Julius Malema had candid views on Kenya's president but also poses a challenge to the opposition.
2023-11-13 08:25
![Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia's Bulo Marer Atmis base](/i/c/4c2b94d5-55f8-1d07-e428-9185112fe6c0.webp)
Ugandan army officers sacked for cowardice in attack on Somalia's Bulo Marer Atmis base
More than 50 soldiers were killed in the attack by al-Shabab fighters in May.
2023-11-12 20:20
![Imo state won by Nigeria's APC, election results expected in Bayelsa and Kogi](/i/c/3bebd926-9063-5847-af18-32d947cc1302.webp)
Imo state won by Nigeria's APC, election results expected in Bayelsa and Kogi
Saturday's elections in three states were marred by reports of low turnout, violence and rigging.
2023-11-12 18:23
![Amoako Boafo - the Ghanaian artist who has exhibited in space](/i/c/31cdc984-4c0e-0909-6257-6ce93b4aa255.webp)
Amoako Boafo - the Ghanaian artist who has exhibited in space
The rags to riches story of Amoako Boafo, whose portraits of black subjects now command mega prices.
2023-11-12 09:27