Entries by BBC News

Brazil monitors two patients for possible Ebola infection /in /by

If confirmed, they would be the first infection cases outside Africa, since the outbreak began in DR Congo.

Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria World Cup squad /in /by

Luca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - is named in Algeria's squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west /in /by

Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's kidnapping highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.

South Africa made to look like fools over World Cup visa issues, says minister /in /by

After a day of uncertainty, the government confirms the team will depart for Mexico on Monday.

I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland – and I’ve brought the coffee with me /in /by

Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she grew up to her new home 4,000 miles away.

Ebola spread in DR Congo ‘deeply alarming’, MSF warns /in /by

The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.

Voting suspended in parts of Ethiopia over security concerns /in /by

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party is expected to dominate the election as conflicts overshadow the vote.

Ebola spread in DR Congo ‘deeply alarming’, MSF warns /in /by

The medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.

Bulls overpower Munster to reach URC semi-finals /in /by

Munster's United Rugby Championship title hopes are ended in ruthless fashion by the Bulls, who score six tries to overpower the Irish province in their quarter-final in Pretoria.

‘Gifts’ from a lover and ‘botched’ cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa /in /by

South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.