Entries by BBC News

Dozens die in Ethiopia after lorry with wedding guests falls into river /in /by

It is thought the truck, which was reportedly carrying several wedding guests, was overloaded.

Dozens die in Ethiopia after lorry with wedding guests falls into river /in /by

It is thought the truck, which was reportedly carrying several wedding guests, was overloaded.

Remembering African sport’s notable deaths in 2024 /in /by

Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei and former NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo were among the notable stars of African sport who died in 2024.

Remembering African sport’s notable deaths in 2024 /in /by

Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei and former NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo were among the notable stars of African sport who died in 2024.

Remembering African sport’s notable deaths in 2024 /in /by

Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei and former NBA All-Star Dikembe Mutombo were among the notable stars of African sport who died in 2024.

How Kenyan workers who earn $2 a day to grow coffee are being hit by climate change /in /by

Growers find that the changing climate is having a big impact on the size of their harvests.

How Kenyan workers who earn $2 a day to grow coffee are being hit by climate change /in /by

Growers find that the changing climate is having a big impact on the size of their harvests.

Tourist killed in shark attack off Egyptian coast /in /by

Egypt's environment ministry says the attack occurred in "deep waters outside of the designated swimming area".

Nigerians shimmy and shake at ‘Africa’s biggest party’ /in /by

Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria.

Nigerians shimmy and shake at ‘Africa’s biggest party’ /in /by

Pictures of revellers from the Calabar Carnival marking Christmas in the southern Nigeria.