Entries by BBC News

‘Bakoteh Messi’ – Minteh’s rise from sandy Gambian pitches

Brighton and The Gambia forward Yankuba Minteh says the motivation to change his family's life inspired his football dream.

‘It’s coming home’ – the undignified row over the body of Zambia’s ex-president

Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions.

‘It’s coming home’ – the undignified row over the body of Zambia’s ex-president

Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions.

South Africa row over army chief’s pro-Iran comments

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Gen Rudzani Maphwanya's recent visit to Iran "was ill-advised".

Suspected French spy arrested in alleged Mali coup plot

The French national is accused of working "on behalf of the French intelligence service" in Mali.

‘It’s coming home’ – the undignified row over the body of Zambia’s ex-president

Edgar Lungu, who died in June, is yet to be buried - the debate over what next exposes deep divisions.

BBC defends investigation of Kenya child-sex trafficking after ‘hoax’ claims

The exposé was in the "public interest", the BBC says, following criticism from senior Kenyan politicians.

BBC defends investigation of Kenya child-sex trafficking after ‘hoax’ claims

The exposé was in the "public interest", the BBC says, following criticism from senior Kenyan politicians.

The Africans to watch in 2025-26 Premier League

BBC Sport Africa examines some of the big transfers involving Africans and new arrivals from the continent ahead of the 2025-26 season.

The Africans to watch in 2025-26 Premier League

BBC Sport Africa examines some of the big transfers involving Africans and new arrivals from the continent ahead of the 2025-26 season.