Entries by BBC News

Shock as Kenyan lawyer killed in drive-by shooting in Nairobi /in /by

Kyalo Mbobu was driving home when a gunman on a motorbike shot him dead on a busy street in the capital.

Childhood obesity: The South African campaigners fighting for healthy food /in /by

The UN says the number of obese teenagers has nearly tripled globally in the last two decades.

Cape Verde on brink of reaching first World Cup /in /by

Cape Verde are one win away from qualifying for the Fifa World Cup for the first time but Cameroon and Nigeria could miss out on the finals.

Cape Verde on brink of reaching first World Cup /in /by

Cape Verde are one win away from qualifying for the Fifa World Cup for the first time but Cameroon and Nigeria could miss out on the finals.

Cape Verde on brink of reaching first World Cup /in /by

Cape Verde are one win away from qualifying for the Fifa World Cup for the first time but Cameroon and Nigeria could miss out on the finals.

The pride of Ethiopia – What it took to build Africa’s largest hydro-electric dam /in /by

In a fractious nation, the dam's construction has brought people together despite controversy abroad.

The pride of Ethiopia – What it took to build Africa’s largest hydro-electric dam /in /by

In a fractious nation, the dam's construction has brought people together despite controversy abroad.

Surprise as Ivory Coast’s ex-first lady cleared to contest presidency /in /by

Simone Gbagbo will run against President Alassane Ouattara, who is seeking a controversial fourth term.

Dozens of DR Congo mourners killed in attack linked to jihadist group /in /by

A funeral ceremony was being held in a village when the night-time assault took place, officials say.

ICC hears war crimes case against Ugandan rebel leader /in /by

This is the court's first-ever confirmation of charges hearing without the accused present.