Entries by BBC News

The courageous father in jail for 23 years

What's it like to be the child of the world's longest detained journalist? Dawit Isaak's daughter speaks to the BBC.

Mozambique bans protests after weeks of post-poll violence

Authorities accuse protest organisers of using "drugged" youth to "destabilise" the country.

S Africa’s Mia le Roux pulls out of Miss Universe pageant

The 28-year-old made history as the country's first deaf representative at the beauty contest.

Pop stars and pop art: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Pop stars and pop art: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Pop stars and pop art: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Nigeria head five Afcon 2025 qualifiers as Ghana given hope

Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, as Ghana are given a lifeline in their bid to reach Morocco.

Nigeria head five Afcon 2025 qualifiers as Ghana given hope

Nigeria head five qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday, as Ghana are given a lifeline in their bid to reach Morocco.

Volunteers enter South Africa shaft to aid miners

This week a government minister said those underground illegally would be "smoked out".

Sudan death toll far higher than previously reported – study

More than 61,000 people have died in Khartoum state, where the fighting began last year, researchers say.