Entries by BBC News

The striker with an ‘icon’ for a team-mate /in /by

Clara Luvanga on meeting Al-Nassr team-mate Ronaldo and how Tanzania are gaining "experience" at their second Wafcon.

The striker with an ‘icon’ for a team-mate /in /by

Clara Luvanga on meeting Al-Nassr team-mate Ronaldo and how Tanzania are gaining "experience" at their second Wafcon.

Ex-Nigeria President Buhari buried at home /in /by

Muhammadu Buhari, who was both a military ruler and elected president, died in London on Sunday.

World’s oldest president to seek eighth term /in /by

Cameroon's Paul Biya, 92, has been power since 1982 and could govern until he is nearly 100.

Nigerian woman smuggled baby into UK using fake birth story /in /by

A baby will be placed for adoption in UK after being trafficked from Nigeria. She may never know her real parents.

Nigeria and Algeria progress at Wafcon after draw /in /by

Nigeria win Group B at the 2024 Women's Africa Cup of Nations and Algeria finish second after the two sides play out a goalless draw in Casablanca.

SA police minister suspended over organised crime allegations /in /by

Senzo Mchunu - who denies the claims - has been put on an immediate "leave of absence" by President Cyril Ramaphosa.

RSF storms cattle market and prison in ‘death trap’ Sudanese city /in /by

It is the first time RSF fighters have entered el-Fasher in such numbers since a siege began in May 2024.

Former Nigerian leader Muhammadu Buhari dies aged 82 /in /by

The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.

Buhari – the austere Nigerian military ruler who defeated a sitting president /in /by

The former military ruler was "converted" to democracy and won the historic 2015 elections.