Entries by BBC News

Diver describes rescuing nephew from capsized Egypt boat /in /by

Seven people remain missing days after Sea Story sank after reportedly being hit by a large wave.

Tanzanian incoming WHO Africa director dies at 55 /in /by

Faustine Ndugulile was elected WHO African director months ago and was due to take over from February.

Namibians await vote results as ruling party seeks to extend 34-year rule /in /by

The poll was marred by logistical issues with voting continuing for an unscheduled second day in some areas.

Celebrating the king banished by the British /in /by

Ghana marks 100 years since the return of a monarch exiled in Seychelles during the colonial era.

Celebrating the Ghanaian king banished by the British /in /by

Ghana marks 100 years since the return of a monarch exiled in Seychelles during the colonial era.

Celebrating the Ghanaian king banished by the British /in /by

Ghana marks 100 years since the return of a monarch exiled in Seychelles during the colonial era.

New Mauritius PM has reservations about UK’s Chagos deal /in /by

Navinchandra Ramgoolam, in power for a fortnight, spoke after meeting British envoy Jonathan Powell.

Five survivors found day after Red Sea tourist boat sinking /in /by

Seven people remain unaccounted for after a tourist boat sank on Monday after leaving the Egyptian port of Marsa Alam.

Kenya’s openness ranking worsens despite visa-free policy /in /by

An AU-backed report says new rules mean the country has made things harder for most African visitors.

Kenya less open to visitors despite visa-free policy – report /in /by

An AU-backed report says new rules mean the country has made things harder for most African visitors.