Entries by BBC News

Chad shuts border with Sudan in bid to stop conflict spreading

A Chadian government spokesperson says the decision is aimed at protecting citizens.

Robert Mugabe’s son charged with attempted murder in South Africa

Bellarmine Mugabe and one other man have not commented on the charges after a 23-year-old was shot.

‘Affront to humanity’: Sudan slams Uganda for hosting RSF paramilitary boss

Sudan accuses Uganda of flouting international law by meeting Rapid Support Forces boss Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo.

Catch of the day: Pictures from spectacular Nigerian fishing festival

Days of competition culminate in a fishing contest rooted in efforts to cement local peace.

Lawyers condemn ‘mild’ sentences for Cameroon soldiers who killed 21 civilians

In a rare occurence, three soldiers were handed jail terms for killings in the troubled Anglophone region.

‘Emotional’ Mourinho should apologise – McCarthy

Benni McCarthy says Jose Mourinho should admit his "mistake" following the Benfica manager's post-match comments after Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr claimed he was racially abused.

Deportation of Chagos Islanders blocked by judge

A court upholds a challenge about the lawfulness of the orders to remove four men who travelled to the territory.

Tunisian MP jailed for eight months over posts mocking president

The MP was arrested this month after mocking the president's handling of the recent floods in the country.

South African farmers fear devastation as foot-and-mouth takes hold

The government has begun a vaccination programme but officials have been blamed for a slow response.

Lion DNA helps convict poachers for first time

Investigators reveal how they were able to identify a missing animal using a database of lions in Zimbabwe.