Entries by BBC News

Air India’s new Ethiopian CEO faces financial and safety turbulence

The aftermath of last's year deadly crash and mounting financial losses will be Gebremariam's main challenges.

Outrage as Ugandan football captain murdered in street gang attack

The 27-year-old was beaten to death by suspected robbers after resisting an attempt to steal his belongings, police say.

Africa’s richest man tells the BBC about his Kenya oil refinery plans

The African project that could change a continent

Nigerian security forces rescue more than 300 abductees

Nigeria's government says the rescue is the country's largest single-day operation by joint security forces.

South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders’ foreign trips after Zuma’s visit to India

Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa

South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders’ foreign trips after Zuma’s visit to India

Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa

Nigeria’s president orders a 80% salary increase for junior soldiers

The announcement comes as Nigeria's security forces struggle to contain multiple threats.

Uganda team manager has ‘no idea’ why boxers have disappeared

Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.

Uganda team manager has ‘no idea’ why boxers have disappeared

Commonwealth Games chef de mission Godwin Kayangwe says he hopes the athletes will return home before their visas expire in October.

Salah given hero’s welcome before Trabzonspor move

Turkish club Trabzonspor are set to confirm the signing of Egypt captain and former Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.