Entries by BBC News

The Nigerians who yearn for the title ‘Leopard Slayer’ /in /by

During the festive season, a community in the West African state confers titles to wealthy men in search of prestige.

What to look out for in African sport in 2025 /in /by

Two continental football tournaments and the road cycling world championships in Rwanda are among the highlights of Africa's sporting calendar for 2025.

What to look out for in African sport in 2025 /in /by

Two continental football tournaments and the road cycling world championships in Rwanda are among the highlights of Africa's sporting calendar for 2025.

Blurred battle lines: How the wars of 2024 brought together rivals – but created new enemies /in /by

What the conflict in 2024 means for 2025...

Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation /in /by

The country is home to the biggest remaining contingent of French troops in the region.

Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty /in /by

Amnesty International hails the decision as a "beacon of hope for the abolitionist movement".

Chebet smashes own women’s 5km world record /in /by

Kenya's Beatrice Chebet smashes the women's 5km world record to set a time of 13 minutes and 54 seconds at the Cursa dels Nassos road race in Barcelona.

Mozambique opposition leader calls for unity ahead of renewed protests /in /by

Nearly 280 people have reportedly been killed in unrest following October's disputed election.

‘I told Sudan players to feel they are Messi or Ronaldo’ /in /by

Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah reflects on how his team defied the odds in the middle of a civil war to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

‘I told Sudan players to feel they are Messi or Ronaldo’ /in /by

Sudan coach Kwesi Appiah reflects on how his team defied the odds in the middle of a civil war to reach the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.