Entries by BBC News

Ex-Boeing staff claims electrical faults ‘concealed’

A campaign group has accused Boeing of concealing information about electrical problems on a plane.

Watch: Moment Botswana’s president feels weight of giant diamond

Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond.

Watch: Moment Botswana’s president feels weight of giant diamond

Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, couldn't hide his surprise as he held the world's second largest diamond.

Ex-minister dies in Eritrean jail after six years without charge

Berhane Abrehe was Eritrea's longest serving finance minister before falling out with the president.

Bolt acts to halt Nigeria-South Africa ‘taxi-war’

People were booking and then cancelling rides in the other country as a prank.

The Paralympic table tennis love story

The love story of Nigeria's Kayode and Christiana Alabi began during a national camp and the 2024 Paralympics is set to be their next big stage.

The Paralympic table tennis love story

Bonded by fate, thriving by purpose: Meet the power couple of African para table tennis.

The Paralympic table tennis love story

Bonded by fate, thriving by purpose: Meet the power couple of African para table tennis.

The Paralympic table tennis love story

Bonded by fate, thriving by purpose: Meet the power couple of African para table tennis.

Whoops, blooms and blue moons: Africa’s top shots

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent.