NewsAfricaThe young politicians with African roots making history in the US midterms For some young Africans, these victories offer a glimpse of what a new generation of voters could do at home.8 hrs agoAfricaMugabe's son arrested over 'assault' during luxury car smuggling probeThe son of Zimbabwe's late former President Robert Mugabe will appear in court on 5 November with four other men.7 hrs agoAfricaBritish man infected with Ebola in DR Congo to be flown back to UKThe wider risk to the UK public from the deadly virus remains low, a government spokesperson says.6 hrs agoAfricaUS contractor gave Ethiopia secrets to help kill Tigray fightersThe Ethiopian-born American citizen admitted sharing dozens of classified documents with senior Ethiopian officials. 14 hrs agoAfricaANC under pressure to reverse South Africa declineAs South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.13 hrs agoAfricaMother of Ghanaian boy killed in US 'wants justice' as she flies for funeralPolice have not made any arrests and an investigation is ongoing as authorities search for three teenage boys.10 hrs agoAfricaRwanda's army team removed from Africa league after US sanctions, NBA saysThe US imposed sanctions on Rwanda's army over its role in the conflict in DR Congo.13 hrs agoAfricaFeatures and analysisWhy a US-Russia showdown left Morocco celebratingAn impasse between the US and Russia at the UN means its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara has ended after 35 years.Suited and booted: How Joseph Kabila went from president to rebel leader What does Joseph Kabila launching a new rebel movement mean for DR Congo?How Kenyans got caught in $130m US ghost student scamThe alleged scheme used stolen identities to claim US student aid, with Kenyans among those charged.Why has Caf abandoned plans to hold Afcon every four years?The Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December.Demands for post-poll justice as Tanzania accused of weaponising counterterrorism lawsFamilies affected tell the BBC they want answers and financial help as Amnesty says a crackdown continues.African sport'Most difficult days of my life' for keeper OwonoFC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono puts out a statement through his club, expressing his sorrow and pain after Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel's death.South Africa complete famous victory over Australia - as it happenedRelive South Africa's thrilling third-Test victory over Australia in Cape Town.Refugee athlete to make history for second time at Youth OlympicsYiech Pur Biel leads the first ever refugee team to take part at the Youth Olympics.Afcon to return to two-year cycle after Caf U-turnThe Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will return to its traditional two-year cycle after a review into December's decision to host it every four years instead.Judoka determined to prove refugees belong at Dakar 2026Arno Yafunga Botay fled DR Congo with his family in 2017 and will compete at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics as a member of the Refugee Olympic Team.Watch/ListenInside the Russia-Africa summit in MoscowMore than 20 heads of state arrived at the summit.The right thing: Uganda’s fearless nunThe nun who rehabilitates child victims of Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance ArmyDoctors tell the BBC about the targeting of Sudanese hospitals by paramilitary fightersA BBC investigation has found evidence that Sudanese paramilitary fighters systematically destroyed el-Fasher's healthcare system.Watch: Who is Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay?BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from Myanmar to Gaza.'Knowledge is power' - AwoniyiNigeria's Taiwo Awoniyi explains why he values education so highly, having completed a course which could see him become one of football's future leaders.Programmes and podcastsLive: World Service for AfricaFocus on AfricaTwo essential stories to round off your working day. Explaining the news from Africa.This is AfricaLatest updates34 mins agoWhy a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-BissauThe trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine.34 mins ago6 hrs agoBritish man infected with Ebola in DR Congo to be flown back to UKThe wider risk to the UK public from the deadly virus remains low, a government spokesperson says.6 hrs ago7 hrs agoMugabe's son arrested over 'assault' during luxury car smuggling probeThe son of Zimbabwe's late former President Robert Mugabe will appear in court on 5 November with four other men.7 hrs ago8 hrs agoThe young politicians with African roots making history in the US midterms For some young Africans, these victories offer a glimpse of what a new generation of voters could do at home.8 hrs ago10 hrs agoMother of Ghanaian boy killed in US 'wants justice' as she flies for funeralPolice have not made any arrests and an investigation is ongoing as authorities search for three teenage boys.10 hrs ago13 hrs agoANC under pressure to reverse South Africa declineAs South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.13 hrs ago13 hrs agoRwanda's army team removed from Africa league after US sanctions, NBA saysThe US imposed sanctions on Rwanda's army over its role in the conflict in DR Congo.13 hrs ago14 hrs agoUS contractor gave Ethiopia secrets to help kill Tigray fightersThe Ethiopian-born American citizen admitted sharing dozens of classified documents with senior Ethiopian officials. 14 hrs ago1 day agoLibya's top religious authority rules against wearing Nike clothesThe US company was named after the Greek goddess of victory, so the Dar al-Ifta said displaying its logo was unIslamic.1 day ago...
