Entries by BBC News

Gold, prices, and jobs: What’s at stake in Ghana’s elections?

In an echo of the US, the current vice-president is up against an ex-president in the 7 December vote.

Kenya’s top judge: No-one has ever tried to bribe me

Martha Koome says the recent allegations of corruption within the judiciary are based on misogyny.

Gruesome machete video prompts Burkina Faso investigation

Men dressed in military uniform are seen mutilating a dead body in a viral video.

Mauritius government suffers electoral wipeout

Navin Ramgoolam, 77, is appointed prime minister and begins his third stint in the job.

‘Dying of thirst’ as climate-driven floods mix with oil

With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.

‘Dying of thirst’ as climate-driven floods mix with oil

With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.

‘Dying of thirst’ as climate-driven floods mix with oil

With swathes of South Sudan submerged, a whistleblower warns water sources are being polluted by oil.

Springboks beat Scotland after controversial red

World champions South Africa grind out a gutsy win over spirited Scotland at Murrayfield in the Autumn Nations Series

Springboks beat Scotland after controversial red

World champions South Africa grind out a gutsy win over spirited Scotland at Murrayfield in the Autumn Nations Series

Lee smashes WBBL record 150 in Hurricanes win

Lizelle Lee sets a new record for the highest individual score in the Women's Big Bash League with 150 not out for Hobart Hurricanes.