Entries by BBC News

Two men jailed for attempting to bewitch and kill Zambia’s president

The pair were sentenced to two years in prison after being found with charms, including a chameleon.

Are we using the wrong world map?

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

Are we using the wrong world map?

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

Are we using the wrong world map?

This is why the African Union has backed calls to stop using the Mercator map of the world.

Boss of degrading sex-trade ring in Dubai’s glamour districts unmasked by BBC

Young Ugandan women tell BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

Boss of degrading sex-trade ring involving Ugandan women unmasked by BBC

Young women tell the BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

Boss of degrading sex-trade ring involving Ugandan women unmasked by BBC

Young women tell the BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

Boss of degrading sex-trade ring involving Ugandan women unmasked by BBC

Young women tell the BBC they are being lured to Dubai to take part in extreme sex acts.

England and South Africa draw T20 series after washout

The series-deciding third T20 between England and South Africa is abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain.

Zulu king challenges professor to stick fight

Prof Musa Xulu tells the BBC he has received threats from hired assassins and has complained to the police.