Entries by BBC News

Teaching halted as Nigerian lecturers go on strike /in /by

Lecturers at public universities in Nigeria begin a two-week strike over pay and funding.

Cameroon awaits presidential election result /in /by

No official results have been confirmed but, flouting the law, one candidate has claimed victory.

Forty-two killed as bus crashes on South Africa mountain pass /in /by

The dead were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home, officials say.

Boy, 11, shoots farm worker dead in tragic South Africa accident, police say /in /by

The boy’s father has been arrested on charges of negligent handling of a firearm and the two are due in court.

Shamans openly using psychedelic drugs for treatment in South Africa /in /by

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

Shamans openly using psychedelic drugs for treatment in South Africa /in /by

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

Shamans openly using psychedelic drugs for treatment in South Africa /in /by

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in tit-for-tat move /in /by

The West African state says it has introduced an "identical visa programme" for US travellers.

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in tit-for-tat move /in /by

The West African state says it has introduced an "identical visa programme" for US travellers.

Seychelles’ opposition leader wins presidential poll /in /by

Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.