Entries by BBC News

Anti-apartheid veteran and corruption fighter Gordhan dies

Pravin Gordhan was known for trying to stand up to corruption under former President Jacob Zuma.

Morocco confirms first mpox case in current outbreak

Mpox has spread to at least 14 African countries and has been declared a public health emergency.

As mpox vaccines arrive, how will DR Congo keep them cold?

The BBC’s Ian Wafula reports from a cold storage facility in Kinshasa as vaccines start arriving in the country.

As mpox vaccines arrive, how will DR Congo keep them cold?

The BBC’s Ian Wafula reports from a cold storage facility in Kinshasa as vaccines start arriving in the country.

‘I thought I would die with my six children’ – dam collapse survivor

A city in north-eastern Nigeria is inundated with flood waters, leaving residents homeless and desperate.

‘I thought I would die with my six children’ – dam collapse survivor

A city in north-eastern Nigeria is inundated with flood waters, leaving residents homeless and desperate.

‘I thought I would die with my six children’ – dam collapse survivor

A city in north-eastern Nigeria is inundated with flood waters, leaving residents homeless and desperate.

‘No distractions’ on way to para-powerlifting record

Nigeria's Folashade Oluwafemiayo says her complete focus on training helped her set a new para-powerlifting world record at Paris 2024.

Banana wine brings sweet taste of success to Malawi farmers

Emily Nkhana shares tips with the BBC on how to make banana wine.

Banana wine brings sweet taste of success to Malawi farmers

Emily Nkhana shares tips with the BBC on how to make banana wine.