Entries by BBC News

Young boy survives five days in lion-inhabited game park

The child ate wild fruit and dug small wells in dry river banks to find drinking water in Zimbabwe.

The Nigerians who yearn for the title ‘Leopard Slayer’

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

The Nigerians who yearn for the title ‘Leopard Slayer’

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

The Nigerians who yearn for the title ‘Leopard Slayer’

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

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

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

What the conflict in 2024 means for 2025...

Ivory Coast says French troops to leave West African nation

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

Zimbabwe abolishes death penalty

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

Chebet smashes own women’s 5km world record

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.