Entries by BBC News

How an Ethiopian emperor ended up living in the west of England

Emperor Haile Selassie fled to Bath in 1936, where he became "engrained" in the local community.

War ‘tour’, football and graffiti: How Russia is trying to influence Africa

The African Initiative spreads misleading claims online and promotes Russian culture on the ground.

War ‘tour’, football and graffiti: How Russia is trying to influence Africa

The African Initiative spreads misleading claims online and promotes Russian culture on the ground.

War ‘tour’, football and graffiti: How Russia is trying to influence Africa

The African Initiative spreads misleading claims online and promotes Russian culture on the ground.

Nigerian officials warn people off church’s ‘miracle’ water

The country's drug agency disputes that products from the church of pastor Jeremiah Fufeyin can heal.

Tanzania leader condemns killing of opposition figure doused in acid

President Samia Suluhu Hassan says she will not tolerate such "brutal acts".

Police seize two tonnes of cocaine in Guinea-Bissau

A local newspaper says this is the largest drugs seizure in the country's history.

Crowded market shelled in Sudan killing more than 20

Dozens were wounded in the attack which a doctors' union is blaming on the paramilitary RSF.

African para-sport at crossroads after Paris 2024 haul

Para-sport in Africa faces several challenges over the next cycle after a marginally improved medal haul at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

African para-sport at crossroads after Paris 2024 haul

Para-sport in Africa faces several challenges over the next cycle after a marginally improved medal haul at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.