Entries by BBC News

Thousands of workers in limbo as US-Africa trade deal set to expire /in /by

The BBC visits a Kenyan garment factory facing job losses if the deal known as Agoa is not renewed.

Nigeria banned shea butter exports to help women profit. But it backfired /in /by

The ban, intended to boost domestic production of shea butter, has reduced earnings for many women.

Nigeria banned shea nut exports to help women profit. But it backfired /in /by

The ban, intended to boost domestic production of shea butter, has reduced earnings for many women.

Nigeria banned shea nut exports to help women profit. But it backfired /in /by

The ban, intended to boost domestic production of shea butter, has reduced earnings for many women.

Madagascar police fire tear gas as president fails to placate protesters /in /by

The UN says 22 people have been killed and more than 100 others injured since protests broke out on Thursday.

South Africa’s 2026 World Cup hopes hit by forfeit /in /by

South Africa's hopes of reaching the 2026 World Cup suffer a setback after Fifa imposes a 3-0 forfeit for fielding an ineligible player in a qualifier.

South Sudan court rejects ex-VP’s bid to halt murder and treason trial /in /by

The special court rules that Riek Machar is not immune from prosecution and it can put him on trial.

Drogba, Kohli, LeBron, Nadal – why big names are investing in powerboat racing /in /by

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is among several sporting greats who have invested in E1 Series, a globe-trotting powerboat racing competition about to land in Africa.

Seychelles to hold presidential run-off after vote fails to produce clear winner /in /by

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie received 48.8% of the vote against President Wavel Ramkalawan's 46.4%.

Week-long fire at Namibia’s Etosha National Park contained /in /by

The fire burned a third of the wildlife reserve, which is is home to endangered black rhinos and more than 100 mammal species.