Entries by BBC News

Equatorial Guinea fail in appeal against World Cup forfeits

Equatorial Guinea fail in an appeal against a decision by world governing body Fifa to impose two 3-0 forfeits for fielding an ineligible player in World Cup qualifying.

South African court rules that men can take wife’s surname

The highest court rules that a law barring men from taking the surnames of their wives is a "colonial import".

‘World has been watching’ – Nnadozie’s ‘miracle’ year

This summer has been an unforgettable time for Brighton's new goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, who discusses how her recognition will have an impact on African football.

‘World has been watching’ – Nnadozie’s ‘miracle’ year

This summer has been an unforgettable time for Brighton's new goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, who discusses how her recognition will have an impact on African football.

Ghana agrees to accept West Africans deported from US

Fourteen deportees including nationals of Nigeria and The Gambia have already arrived, President Mahama says.

‘We are still waiting, still suffering’: The legacy of a deadly Nigerian dam collapse

Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support.

Fatal dam collapse: ‘How do you restart from nothing?’

Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support.

Fatal dam collapse: ‘How do you restart from nothing?’

Survivors of the flood tell the BBC they are still in need of government support.

South Africa beat England in rain-reduced opening T20

South Africa win a chaotic, rain-affected opening T20 in Cardiff by 14 runs as England fail to chase 69 in five overs.

Jihadists ‘summarily executed’ 130 people in Niger, says rights group

Worshippers have been gunned down in mosques and homes have been torched in escalating violence, Human Rights Watch says.