Entries by BBC News

What is behind the wave of killings in central Nigeria? /in /by

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu orders security officials to bring an end to the killings.

What is behind the wave of killings in central Nigeria? /in /by

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu orders security officials to bring an end to the killings.

Kenya’s deputy police chief steps aside amid uproar over blogger’s death /in /by

Eliud Lagat has been under pressure to resign after lodging the complaint that saw the blogger's arrest.

Uganda leader signs new law allowing military trials for civilians /in /by

A previous law that activists said was used to silence opponents was struck down by the Supreme Court.

Heavy rains in dry season cause havoc in DR Congo’s capital /in /by

At least 29 people were killed in Kinshasa as homes were swept away in unusually big downpours.

Zambian ex-president’s family settle funeral row with government /in /by

The row caused consternation with some wondering how they should mourn former leader Edgar Lungu.

Zambian ex-president’s family settle funeral row with government /in /by

The row caused consternation with some wondering how they should mourn former leader Edgar Lungu.

‘People just assume I’m Tunisian’ – the Irishman at Club World Cup /in /by

Raised in the Republic of Ireland, Ayman Ben Mohamed reaches the Club World Cup after an unlikely journey to Tunisian side Esperance.

Cape Town safety fears force parents to seek former white-only schools /in /by

A legacy of apartheid means some black students have to go the extra mile to get a decent education.

Cape Town safety fears force parents to seek former white-only schools /in /by

A legacy of apartheid means some black students have to go the extra mile to get a decent education.