Entries by BBC News

Malawi – where the petrol queue might overshadow the queue to vote /in /by

With long petrol queues on city roads, everyday issues dominate in the run-up to Tuesday's vote.

Black Ferns beat South Africa to reach semis /in /by

Defending champions New Zealand overcome a slow start and a spirited South Africa side to seal their spot in the Women's Rugby World Cup semi-finals.

South Africa inflict record defeat on New Zealand /in /by

New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.

South Africa inflict record defeat on New Zealand /in /by

New Zealand suffer their biggest defeat in history as they lose 43-10 to South Africa in the Rugby Championship in Wellington.

Pot breaks as Nigerian chef attempts to cook largest jollof rice dish /in /by

Hilda Baci and a team of assistants took nine hours to complete the popular West African dish.

The ‘iron lady’ taking a shot at Ivory Coast’s presidency /in /by

Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.

The ‘iron lady’ taking a shot at Ivory Coast’s presidency /in /by

Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.

The ‘iron lady’ taking a shot at Ivory Coast’s presidency /in /by

Feared by some, loved by others, ex-first lady Simone Gbagbo is vying to become the country's next leader.

Anti-apartheid legend’s new inquest should lead to prosecutions, Biko family tell BBC /in /by

Seen as a martyr in the struggle against white-minority rule, Steve Biko died in police custody in 1977.

Nigerian pilot tests positive for alcohol after plane veered off runway /in /by

The 64-year-old has been sacked, although all the passengers were unharmed.