Entries by BBC News

Shock as missing South African journalist’s decomposed body found /in /by

Human remains, believed to be that of a journalist and his partner, have been found by police.

Benin’s bid to becoming a cycling power /in /by

The Benin Cycling Federation hopes to discover new talent and raise the profile of the sport on a continent largely dominated by football.

Benin’s bid to become a cycling power /in /by

The Benin Cycling Federation hopes to discover new talent and raise the profile of the sport on a continent largely dominated by football.

Zambia says it is tackling ‘systematic’ theft after US slashes medical aid /in /by

The US scraps more than $50m worth of malaria, HIV and TB drug donations, saying they are being stolen.

Is Ivory Coast’s red card politics an own goal for democracy? /in /by

Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.

Is Ivory Coast’s red card politics an own goal for democracy? /in /by

Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.

Is Ivory Coast’s red card politics an own goal for democracy? /in /by

Why ex-bank boss Tidjane Thiam has been barred from seeking the Ivorian presidency - and the potential fallout.

South African opposition politician hits out after failing to get UK visa /in /by

The UK Home Office was unable to process Julius Malema's application in time for his trip, the High Commission says.

US judge blocks plan to deport migrants to Libya /in /by

The order comes after lawyers expressed alarm that the US was planning to deport migrants to the North African country "immediately".

How ‘sub-10 king’ Simbine shed his nearly man tag /in /by

After securing Olympic relay and World Indoor medals, South African sprint star Akani Simbine says he has "never given up on trying to be the best".