Entries by BBC News

How the UK’s ‘big brother’ role in Africa is changing

David Lammy is on his first visit to the continent since he became foreign secretary.

William takes on illegal wildlife trade in Cape Town speech

Prince William warns that wildlife crime has "ripple effects" that are "profound for us all".

Algeria silent after civil war book wins top French award

Algerian Kamel Daoud wins the Prix Goncourt for his novel Houris, a searing account of his country’s 1990s conflict.

Algeria silent after civil war book wins top French award

Algerian Kamel Daoud wins the Prix Goncourt for his novel Houris, a searing account of his country’s 1990s conflict.

Algeria silent after civil war book wins top French award

Algerian Kamel Daoud wins the Prix Goncourt for his novel Houris, a searing account of his country’s 1990s conflict.

Killers of Ugandan Olympian sentenced to 35 years

Steeplechaser Benjamin Lagat was stabbed to death in Kenya on New Year's Eve last year.

Killers of Ugandan Olympian sentenced to 35 years

Steeplechaser Benjamin Lagat was stabbed to death in Kenya on New Year's Eve last year.

Equatorial Guinea VP warns against office sex after viral videos

Vice-President Teodoro Obiang Mangue says that anyone found having sex at work will be suspended.

Steve Irwin’s son joins Prince William in South Africa

The Prince and Robert Irwin revealed their favourite African animals ahead of the Earthshot Prize award.

Zimbabwe bans police from using mobile phones while on duty

All officers are required to surrender their phones to supervisors while at work under the new policy.