Nigerian chef attempts to make world's largest pot of jollof rice

Hilda Baci and a team of assistants took several hours to complete the popular West African dish.

BBC • 9h

The 'iron lady' taking a shot at Ivory Coast's presidency

Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.

BBC • 11h

Anti-apartheid hero's new inquest should lead to justice, Biko family tells BBC

Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.

BBC • 19h

Nigerian pilot tests positive for alcohol after plane veered off runway

The 64-year-old has been sacked, although all the passengers were unharmed.

BBC • 20h

Africa: First Aid in Africa - When Every Second Counts, Red Cross Driven to Save Lives

[IFRC] From Kampala's busy streets to the highlands of Lesotho, Red Cross and Red Crescent volunteers are proving that first aid is more than a skill -- it's a lifeline.

All Africa • 20h

Africa: Sovereign Carbon Initiatives - A Climate Justice Tool Endorsed by the African Union and Immediately Deployable Across Africa

[Fondation - Africa Sovereign Carbon Registry] The Africa Sovereign Carbon Registry Foundation is urging African nations to exercise their right to collect carbon contributions under the ''polluter pays'' principle. The foundation spoke this week at the second Africa Climate

All Africa • 22h

South Africa reopens inquest into death of Steve Biko

South Africa has reopened the investigation into the death of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko — 48 years after he was killed in police custody.

NPR Topics: Africa • 23h

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