Entries by BBC News

The man battling Nigeria’s ‘witch-hunters’

How one man is trying to protect people accused of witchcraft from lynchings and abuse.

The man battling Nigeria’s ‘witch-hunters’

How one man is trying to protect people accused of witchcraft from lynchings and abuse.

Why the King can’t say ‘sorry’ for slavery

Arguments about reparations rumbled once again this week as the King spoke at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa.

Why the King can’t say ‘sorry’ for slavery

Arguments about reparations rumbled once again this week as the King spoke at the Commonwealth summit in Samoa.

Backlash over photos of Somali men at UN women’s conference

Outrage erupts after Somalia’s family minister shares images on X of male delegates at a UN women's event.

African POTY list debated as Boniface & Salah omitted

Victor Boniface and Mohamed Salah are among the footballers omitted from the African player of the year shortlist, sparking debate online.

Angry Kenyans’ comments crash Senate email address

They were responding to a bill that seeks to extend the time in power of the president and others.

Angry Kenyans’ comments crash Senate email address

They were responding to a bill that seeks to extend the time in power of the president and others.

Ex-rebel gets 40-year jail term in landmark Ugandan case

Thomas Kwoyelo is the first member of the feared Lord's Resistance Army to be tried for war crimes in Uganda.

Mpox – what we know… and what we don’t

How much do we really understand about the virus formerly known as monkeypox?