Entries by BBC News

The lawyer risking everything to defend LGBT rights

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

Dead bodies seen in videos from South African mine

Hundreds of people have reportedly been underground since a crackdown on illegal mining began last year.

Ghana to investigate controversial $400m cathedral project

Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically.

Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike ‘mistake’

The villagers were reportedly returning from a mission to chase away armed groups when they were bombed.

‘Manhandled and choked’ – Tanzanian activist recounts abduction

Maria Sarungi Tsehai says she was abducted in Kenya by four unknown assailants and later left by a road

Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger

The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.

Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger

The woman has lived in Niger for over two decades and is a fixture in her community, reports say.

Sudanese army claims capture of key eastern city from rebels

The development marks one of the most significant gains for the army in its almost two-year long war with rebel forces.

Is it a bomb? Is it a plane crash? No, it’s space junk landing

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.

How a freak space junk crash baffled residents and sparked concern

The Kenyan villagers surprised by falling satellite debris heralding a new year full of surprises.