Entries by BBC News

‘Slave auction’ pupils to face disciplinary in South Africa

Viral footage appears to show schoolchildren in Cape Town "selling" off black classmates.

Guinea’s ex-military ruler jailed over stadium massacre

Moussa Dadis Camara is sentenced to 20 years for crimes against humanity over the killings in 2009.

Nigerian inquiry after Ofili left off Olympic start list

Nigerian officials are trying to work out how Favour Ofili’s name was left off the entry list for the women’s 100m at Paris 2024.

Leopard attacks men at South Africa air force base

A uniformed air force member was attacked while jogging and a civilian as he went for a walk.

Le Clos primed for Paris after treading ‘dark path’

South African swimmer Chad le Clos is ready to challenge in the Paris pool after having to "rebuild" following mental health struggles.

Nigeria mourns ‘One Love’ music star Onyeka Onwenu

The 72-year-old singer reportedly collapsed when performing at a birthday party on Tuesday night.

Sudan’s military leader survives drone strikes – army

The army blames the RSF for the assassination attempt, but the paramilitary group denies involvement.

Frustrated Nigerians vow ‘days of rage’ as hardships mount

Facing high living costs activists call for protests but the government says they should hold back.

Frustrated Nigerians vow ‘days of rage’ as hardships mount

Facing high living costs activists call for protests but the government says they should hold back.

Frustrated Nigerians vow ‘days of rage’ as hardships mount

Facing high living costs activists call for protests but the government says they should hold back.