Entries by BBC News

Risk-taker Ngannou is changing landscape of combat sports

Just 22 months after leaving the UFC, Francis Ngannou returns to MMA as one of the biggest combat sports stars in the world when he faces Renan Ferreira in the PFL in Riyadh on Saturday.

Double trouble and dancing troupes: Africa’s top shots

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

Double trouble and dancing troupes: Africa’s top shots

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

Double trouble and dancing troupes: Africa’s top shots

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

Kenya’s deputy president sacked while in hospital

In a dramatic day, senators vote to oust Rigathi Gachagua following his impeachment.

Australia shocked in World Cup semis by South Africa

South Africa produce a stunning performance to knock Australia out of the Women's T20 World Cup in the semi-finals.

Tributes paid to former Zambia coach Poulsen

Former Zambia boss Roald Poulsen holds a "special place" in the hearts of fans after helping rebuild the squad after a 1993 plane crash.

Tributes paid to former Zambia coach Poulsen

Former Zambia boss Roald Poulsen holds a "special place" in the hearts of fans after helping rebuild the squad after a 1993 plane crash.

‘My farm was destroyed by drought then floods – I am confused’

Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.

‘My farm was destroyed by drought then floods – I am confused’

Climate change is wreaking havoc on farmers in Nigeria.