Entries by BBC News

Nigeria denies report it paid ‘huge’ ransom to free pupils in mass abduction /in /by

The rebuttal was followed by news the police chief was resigning a year before the end of his term.

Ramaphosa thanks Putin for release of South Africans lured into Russia-Ukraine war /in /by

The men believed they were going to Russia for training as bodyguards but ended up on the front line.

Moroccan footballer Hakimi to face trial in France after rape allegation /in /by

Paris St-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi says he is set to face trial after an allegation of rape was made against him.

Ghana drops coup leader’s name from main airport on putsch anniversary /in /by

Supporters of the move said the Kotoka name contradicted the country’s democratic values.

Hetmyer hammers 85 as West Indies thrash Zimbabwe /in /by

Shimron Hetmyer stars as West Indies maintain their perfect record at the 2026 T20 World Cup with a 107-run win over Zimbabwe to start their Super 8 stage.

Chad shuts border with Sudan in bid to stop conflict spreading /in /by

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

England & South Africa postpone T20 series in 2027 /in /by

England and South Africa postpone a T20 international series against each other which was originally planned for next winter.

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

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

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

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

‘I put my bike up for sale – it went from Fife to Kenya’ /in /by

Dr Carrie Ruxton was surprised when a Kenyan cyclist got in touch asking if the bike could help her country's paracycling team.