Entries by BBC News

Single women risk rape and exploitation in search for better life in Europe /in /by

Esther says she faced sexual violence on her journey to Europe after fleeing abuse in Nigeria.

Who has been called up for Afcon 2025? /in /by

Find out who has been called up for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco from 21 December to 18 January.

Exploring a Nigerian photographer’s iconic ‘Hairstyles’ series /in /by

J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere has photographed over 2000 uniqie Nigerian hairstyles.

Exploring a Nigerian photographer’s iconic ‘Hairstyles’ series /in /by

J. D. 'Okhai Ojeikere has photographed over 2000 uniqie Nigerian hairstyles.

Western countries press Tanzania to release bodies of post-election victims /in /by

There is evidence of extrajudicial killings, disappearances and the concealment of bodies, 17 embassies say.

Namibia loses bid to overturn ban on rhino horn trade /in /by

Namibia has built up large stockpiles of rhino horn after pioneering the practice of cutting them off to deter poachers.

Olympian and other Eritreans freed after 18 years without trial, relatives tell the BBC /in /by

Ex-cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, who attended the 1980 Moscow Games, is among 13 released from a notorious jail.

South Africa extend Erasmus contract to 2031 World Cup /in /by

South Africa extend head coach Rassie Erasmus' contract until the end of the 2031 Rugby World Cup.

Trump hails ‘historic’ peace deal between DR Congo and Rwanda /in /by

The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.

Kenya signs landmark health deal with US despite data fears /in /by

Kenya becomes the first African country to secure US health funding since cuts to foreign aid by Trump.