Entries by BBC News

Illegal Ghana gold mining causing widespread disruption /in /by

Illegal gold mining in Ghana picked up this year following an almost 30% rise in global gold prices, despite military operations to shut them down.

Ivory Coast’s beloved staple food gains UN cultural heritage status /in /by

Attiéké is made from fermented cassava flour and has become popular across West Africa.

Ugandan fan shot dead celebrating Arsenal beating Manchester United /in /by

Witnesses said the celebration by Arsenal fans angered the security guard.

Ugandan fan shot dead celebrating Arsenal beating Manchester United /in /by

Witnesses said the celebration by Arsenal fans angered the security guard.

Banda and Chawinga sisters on African POTY shortlist /in /by

Zambia striker Barbra Banda and Malawi's Chawinga sisters Tabitha and Temwa are on the five-strong shortlist to become African Women's Footballer of the Year.

Housemate convicted of horrific murder of Kenyan LGBT activist /in /by

The body of Edwin Chiloba was found dumped in a box last year, sparking global condemnation.

Ghana becomes record fifth African country to see opposition victory this year /in /by

Voters across Africa are punishing ruling parties over the state of the economy.

Ghana becomes record fifth African nation to see opposition victory this year /in /by

Voters across Africa are punishing ruling parties over the state of the economy.

Ghana becomes record fifth African nation to see opposition victory this year /in /by

Voters across Africa are punishing ruling parties over the state of the economy.

South Africa beat England in ODI series opener /in /by

England fall to a six-wicket defeat by South Africa in the opening one-day international after Laura Wolvaardt's unbeaten half-century.