Entries by BBC News

Eto’o banned from attending Cameroon games

Samuel Eto'o is banned from attending Cameroon games at all levels for six months following breaches of Fifa's disciplinary code by the country's federation president.

NBA legend Mutombo dies from brain cancer aged 58

NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo dies from brain cancer at the age of 58.

Gang rapists sentenced to life in Tanzania prison

Their sex attack on a girl was filmed and circulated online, sending shockwaves through the country.

Rwanda limits funeral sizes due to Marburg virus outbreak

Authorities introduce new guidelines as the death toll from the highly contagious virus reaches eight.

Porridge recalled after three children die in South Africa

The company that makes the porridge says it is investigating whether its product is linked to the deaths.

How sailors say they were tricked into smuggling cocaine by a British man

The BBC sets out to find the man allegedly behind a plot to smuggle 1.2 tonnes of cocaine to Europe.

How sailors say they were tricked into smuggling cocaine to Cape Verde

The BBC sets out to find the man allegedly behind a plot to smuggle 1.2 tonnes of cocaine to Europe.

How sailors say they were tricked into smuggling cocaine to Cape Verde

The BBC sets out to find the man allegedly behind a plot to smuggle 1.2 tonnes of cocaine to Europe.

Zookeeper mauled to death by lion in Nigeria

The man, 35, reportedly agreed to show some visitors the lion's feeding routine after hours.

Ethiopian runners complete Berlin Marathon double

Ethiopia's Milkesa Mengesha wins the men's Berlin Marathon as compatriot Tigist Ketema claims victory in the women's race.