Entries by BBC News

‘Controlling 22 players on the field is amazing’

The number of female football referees in Africa and worldwide has grown but women like Gbemisola Yusuf remain underrepresented.

Prisoners flee after Nigeria floods damage jail

The state governor says that jihadist fighters may be among those who have fled.

Junta-led West African states to launch new passport

The three states will have new travel documents under their breakaway alliance "in the coming days".

Junta-led West African states to launch new passport

The three states will have new travel documents under their breakaway alliance "in the coming days".

Kidnapped and trafficked twice – a sex worker’s life in Sierra Leone

BBC Africa Eye focuses on the horrors of the lives of sex workers in the West African state.

Kidnapped and trafficked twice – a sex worker’s life in Sierra Leone

BBC Africa Eye focuses on the horrors of the lives of sex workers in the West African state.

Kidnapped and trafficked twice – a sex worker’s life in Sierra Leone

BBC Africa Eye focuses on the horrors of the lives of sex workers in the West African state.

Who was behind one of the deadliest attacks in Sudan?

Survivors recount what happened in Wad al-Nourah in June when at least 100 people died.

Who was behind one of the deadliest attacks in Sudan?

Survivors recount what happened in Wad al-Nourah in June when at least 100 people died.

Who was behind one of the deadliest attacks in Sudan?

Survivors recount what happened in Wad al-Nourah in June when at least 100 people died.