Entries by BBC News

‘I survived South Africa’s horrific building fire, now I live in fear after being shot’ /in /by

The deadly fire was called a "wake-up call" but ex-residents now live in dangerous temporary shelters.

First deportees arrive in Rwanda from the US /in /by

The first group of deportees arrived in mid-August, according to government spokesperson Yolande Makolo.

Tourist pouring beer down elephant’s trunk in Kenya sparks anger /in /by

Investigations have been launched following the footage posted to Instagram - which has since been deleted.

Your fast fashion could end up as this beach trash in Ghana /in /by

Ghana has been described as the fashion industry’s dumping ground.

Top official embroiled in Equatorial Guinea sex tape scandal jailed /in /by

A nephew of Equatorial Guinea's president is sentenced to eight years for embezzlement.

A pregnant woman’s diary of escape from war zone: ‘I prayed the baby wouldn’t come’ /in /by

Gun-wielding drivers, extortion and breakdowns, as couple flee new front line in Sudan's conflict.

A pregnant woman’s diary of escape from war zone: ‘I prayed the baby wouldn’t come’ /in /by

Gun-wielding drivers, extortion and breakdowns, as couple flee new front line in Sudan's conflict.

A pregnant woman’s diary of escape from war zone: ‘I prayed the baby wouldn’t come’ /in /by

Gun-wielding drivers, extortion and breakdowns, as couple flee new front line in Sudan's conflict.

EU deal fuelling Mauritania’s abuse of migrants – rights group /in /by

The West African nation's security forces are accused of alleged rape, extortion and torture.

South Africa’s firebrand MP found guilty of hate speech /in /by

Malema's party argues that his remarks were taken out of context.