Entries by BBC News

Wig ban only lasts a day in Senegal theatre after backlash /in /by

Critics say women's bodies should not be policed in the name of cultural pride.

Burkina Faso military rulers abolishes electoral commission /in /by

The military authorities said it was a waste of money and the government will run elections itself.

Burkina Faso military rulers scrap electoral commission, taking control of future polls /in /by

The authorities said the body was a waste of money - the junta leader is set to stay in power for four years.

Jabeur to step back from tennis for own wellbeing /in /by

Ons Jabeur says she is to take a "step back" from tennis for her own wellbeing as she has not "felt happy on court for some time now".

What to look out for in Wafcon 2024 quarter-finals /in /by

BBC Sport Africa previews the quarter-finals at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Prince Harry in Diana’s footsteps with landmine walk in Angola /in /by

The Duke of Sussex visited a mine-clearing charity in Angola once supported by Princess Diana.

Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump /in /by

President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations.

Ramaphosa struggles to mend fences with Trump /in /by

President Ramaphosa's special envoy has reportedly been rejected by the US, in the latest sign of frosty relations.

Mars rock found in Niger sells for $4.3m at auction /in /by

The meteorite was discovered in Niger in November 2023 and is 70% larger than the next biggest piece of Mars recovered on Earth.

Meet the sides bidding for a place in Wafcon 2024 semi-finals /in /by

Holders South Africa and nine-time champions Nigeria are among the big-hitters in the Wafcon 2024 quarter-finals.