Entries by BBC News

Panicked African workers prevented from leaving Lebanon

Thousands of Africans employed as domestic workers are fearing what could happen if war breaks out.

Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says.

No foreign holidays for Gabon government officials

The interim president says he wants to "immerse" politicians in the realities of ordinary people.

No foreign holidays for Gabon government officials

The interim president says he wants to "immerse" politicians in the realities of ordinary people.

Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says.

Kenyan police accused of helping suspected serial killer escape

Eight officers have been suspended after the 33-year-old escaped by scaling a wall, police say.

‘My BMX ambition is to give women a voice’

Meet Sly, a young BMXer in Lagos who is looking to outride the boys and turn professional.

‘My BMX ambition is to give women a voice’

Meet Sly, a young BMXer in Lagos who is looking to outride the boys and turn professional.

‘My BMX ambition is to give women a voice’

Meet Sly, a young BMXer in Lagos who is looking to outride the boys and turn professional.

Malawi ex-president plots comeback in next election

Peter Mutharika is picked to run in next year's presidential election by the main opposition DPP.