Entries by BBC News

Grandma with chunky sunglasses becomes unlikely fashion icon /in /by

A Zambian woman in her 80s is adored for modelling in striking and playful fashion photographs.

India seal T20 series victory over South Africa /in /by

Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma hit unbeaten centuries to lead India to a 135-run thrashing of South Africa in Johannesburg and a 3-1 T20 series victory.

Milla my inspiration – Kamara on comeback at 40 /in /by

Sierra Leone forward Kei Kamara says Cameroon legend Roger Milla is the inspiration for his latest international comeback.

Ghana’s Afcon 2025 bid over as four more sides qualify /in /by

Ghana's hopes of reaching the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations are over as Comoros, Mali, Zambia and Zimbabwe qualify with one round of group matches to spare.

The courageous father in jail for 23 years /in /by

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

The courageous father in jail for 23 years /in /by

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

The courageous father in jail for 23 years /in /by

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 /in /by

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

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

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 /in /by

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