Entries by BBC News

‘They shot my dad in front of me’ – African refugees eye Olympics /in /by

After fleeing conflict, over 100 athletes from across Africa attend trials in Kenya in the hope of becoming part of the Refugee Olympic Team.

Villagers killed execution-style in Sudan, activists say /in /by

More than 200 civilians have been killed by paramilitaries, a rights group says.

Mauritius ex-PM bailed after ‘suitcases of cash’ arrest /in /by

Pravind Jugnauth was charged with money laundering, which he denies, following a dramatic arrest.

South Africa police ‘hot on heels’ of suspects in gay imam killing /in /by

The killing of Muhsin Hendricks, a pioneering figure in the gay Muslim community, has shocked many.

Detained Ugandan opposition figure treated in clinic overnight /in /by

There are concerns about Kizza Besigye's health as his hunger strike enters a second week.

Second DR Congo city falls to Rwanda-backed rebels /in /by

Some people cheered as the fighters entered the city without resistance, two days after taking the airport.

Stirling & Campher help Ireland to win over Zimbabwe /in /by

A 144-run partnership between Paul Stirling and Curtis Campher steers Ireland to a six-wicket victory over Zimbabwe as they level the ODI series in Harare.

World’s ‘first openly gay imam’ shot dead in South Africa /in /by

He was a pioneering figure who ran a mosque in Cape Town intended as a safe haven for gay Muslims.

Dozens killed in Mali illegal gold mine collapse /in /by

The collapse, which killed at least 40, took place near Kenieba, in Mali's gold-rich Kayes region.

Uganda’s Kiplimo runs sub-57 to shatter half marathon record /in /by

Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo shatters the half marathon record at a World Athletics event in Barcelona.