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BBC Africa
Organization MediaBBC Africa is a news organization covering African news and events.
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About
BBC Africa is a regional arm of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), providing news coverage on various African countries. The organization is significant as it offers in-depth reporting on current events, politics, and social issues across the continent. Recent developments include the Fanti Carnival in Lagos, Nigeria; President Paul Biya's appointment of a deputy for the first time in 43 years; and the devastating effects of droughts and floods in various African countries. These stories highlight the importance of BBC Africa as a trusted source of news on the African continent, providing context and analysis on pressing issues affecting millions of people.
Last updated: May 2, 2026
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Recent Coverage
World's oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule
Three killed as unfinished building collapses on church service in Ghana
Desperate for food drought-stricken Kenyans turn to the gingerbread tree
France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast
Death toll from Ethiopia floods and landslides rises to more than 60
Nigeria warns against enlisting abroad after reports of deaths in Ukraine
South Africa to deploy troops to tackle crime gangs
Her sons were killed by Islamist militants. She's among thousands who had to flee
