Entries by BBC News

South Sudan’s president sacks his powerful spy chief /in /by

Gen Akol Koor Kuc has been moved to become governor of Warrup State, where insecurity is rife.

UK will give sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius /in /by

In a historic move, the UK gives up sovereignty of a strategic group of islands in the Indian Ocean.

South African gospel legend Solly Moholo dies aged 65 /in /by

The award-winning music icon fell ill while on a music tour in Botswana last month, his management says.

How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia /in /by

A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.

How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia /in /by

A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.

How a mega dam has caused a mega power crisis for Zambia /in /by

A drought has caused an electricity crisis as Zambia heavily relies on the hydro-powered Kariba Dam.

Inside a hospital on the front line of Sudan’s hunger crisis /in /by

One of the worst famines in decades could be underway in Sudan, aid workers warn.

Inside a hospital on the front line of Sudan’s hunger crisis /in /by

One of the worst famines in decades could be underway in Sudan, aid workers warn.

Dozens feared dead in Nigeria after boat capsizes /in /by

Most of the passengers were women and children on their way to celebrate the Muslim festival of Mawlid.

Islamic police raid betting shops in northern Nigeria /in /by

The crackdown was prompted by complaints from parents worried about their children getting addicted.