Entries by BBC News

South Africa and Israel expel each other’s envoys in diplomatic row /in /by

South Africa accuses the Israeli envoy of insulting President Ramaphosa. Israel says the expulsion is "baseless".

Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties /in /by

The multiparty system had been "promoting division among citizens", the country's interior minister said.

Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award /in /by

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award /in /by

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award /in /by

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Joshua pays emotional tribute to friends killed in Nigeria car crash /in /by

Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.

Joshua pays emotional tribute to friends killed in Nigeria car crash /in /by

Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.

Senegal boss Thiaw banned after Afcon final chaos /in /by

Senegal manager Pape Thiaw his banned for five games after the chaotic scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

Ex-Nigerian oil minister did not take bribes from industry insiders, court told /in /by

Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.

Ex-Nigerian oil minister did not take bribes from industry insiders, court told /in /by

Diezani Alison-Madueke denies five counts of accepting bribes and a charge of conspiracy to commit bribery.