Entries by BBC News

South Africa inflict record defeat on New Zealand /in /by

New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.

Pot breaks as Nigerian chef attempts to cook largest jollof rice dish /in /by

Hilda Baci and a team of assistants took nine hours to complete the popular West African dish.

The ‘iron lady’ taking a shot at Ivory Coast’s presidency /in /by

Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.

The ‘iron lady’ taking a shot at Ivory Coast’s presidency /in /by

Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.

The ‘iron lady’ taking a shot at Ivory Coast’s presidency /in /by

Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.

Anti-apartheid legend’s new inquest should lead to prosecutions, Biko family tell BBC /in /by

Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.

Nigerian pilot tests positive for alcohol after plane veered off runway /in /by

The 64-year-old has been sacked, although all the passengers were unharmed.

Wada says Kenya non-compliant with anti-doping code /in /by

The World Anti-Doping Agency alleges Kenya is non-compliant with its code and will face consequences next month unless certain conditions are met.

Wada says Kenya non-compliant with anti-doping code /in /by

The World Anti-Doping Agency alleges Kenya is non-compliant with its code and will face consequences next month unless certain conditions are met.

Africa’s sprint ‘pirate’ who celebrates like Gyokeres /in /by

Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme on African sprinting, why he adopted Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres 'mask' celebration and his ambitions at the 2025 World Athletics Championships.