Entries by BBC News

Ayra Starr on her secret relationship and teasing Stevie Wonder

The musician shares the personal stories behind her third album, and the time she teased a legend.

Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria – but the ‘Vulture King’ is fighting to reverse the trend

Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

Vultures are disappearing in Nigeria – but the ‘Vulture King’ is fighting to reverse the trend

Some see them as sinister or hunt them for ritual use but these birds play a vital role in nature's cycle.

Chawinga sisters fire Malawi into Wafcon final

Malawi's fairy tale run at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations goes on as sisters Tabitha and Temwa Chawinga share three goals in a 3-1 semi-final win over Algeria.

Freestyle fundamentals with Nigeria’s national champion

Meet Evelyn Okafor – a four-time Nigerian champion, three-time African champion, and the first African woman to qualify for the World Freestyle Football Championship.

At least 44 die as ferry sinks in Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba

The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.

South Africa dump site collapse kills 14 suspected illegal miners

The authorities are searching for anyone who may still be trapped under the rubble.

Ethiopia drone strike in north kills three, Tigray sources say

The sources say a school, on a holiday break, was hit but the federal government has not commented.

Libyan authorities battle big blaze at major oil refinery

Monday's dron strike on the Zawiya refinery was the third such incident in two days.

Watch: Huge blaze after attack on petrol tank in Libya

Firefighters are trying to contain a blaze at a large petrol tank west of the capital, Tripoli, which was targeted by unknown attackers.