Entries by BBC News

Ex-teacher accused of Scotland school abuse found guilty of sex attack in South Africa

A court in Cape Town found Iain Wares guilty of indecently assaulting a former student who accused him of sexual abuse in the 1980s.

Nigerian police arrest 15 after viral videos of alleged sexual assault at festival

The videos sparked widespread anger, leading to the hashtag #StopRapingWomen to trend on social media.

Kenyan ex-foreign minister arrested and accused of staging his disappearance

The reported disappearance of Raphael Tuju had led to claims he may have been abducted.

Kenyans fighting illegally for Russia in Ukraine to be granted amnesty

It is illegal for Kenyans to serve in foreign armies and can carry a sentence of up to 10 years in jail.

Sudan army denies deadly Eid strike on key hospital in Darfur

The strike killed 64 people, including 13 children, two nurses and a doctor, according to the WHO head.

‘Peace is a gradual thing’: How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict

How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.

‘Peace is a gradual thing’: How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict

How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.

‘Peace is a gradual thing’: How land, cattle and identity fuel a deadly Nigerian conflict

How a lack of justice and trust in the security forces perpetuates deadly violence in Plateau state.

Rwanda batter becomes youngest women’s T20 centurion

Rwanda's Fanny Utagushimaninde says it was like "a dream" after becoming the youngest woman to make a T20 international century at the age of 15 years and 223 days.

Rwanda batter becomes youngest women’s T20 centurion

Rwanda's Fanny Utagushimaninde says it was like "a dream" after becoming the youngest woman to make a T20 international century at the age of 15 years and 223 days.