Entries by BBC News

‘The hijab is part of me’ – beach volleyball star /in /by

Eight years after making history by wearing a hijab at the Olympics, Doaa Elghobashy wants to inspire more players at Paris 2024.

Russian commander killed in sandstorm ambush in Mali /in /by

Mercenaries formerly of the Wagner group say they suffered "losses" at the hands of 1,000 rebels.

Tiffany Haddish defends Zimbabwe video after backlash /in /by

The actress says she had been been misled about Africa and thought there was "war everyday".

South Sudan basketball win unites ‘every single tribe’ /in /by

South Sudan's win over Puerto Rico in the men's Olympic basketball competition has "united" the country, according to forward Bul Kuol.

Ethiopian currency falls sharply after big policy change /in /by

Ethiopians have received the news with apprehension, fearing that the cost of living will increase.

‘They cry of hunger once they notice there’s no milk’ /in /by

Malnutrition is rising in northern Nigeria, with many families struggling to feed their children.

‘They cry of hunger once they notice there’s no milk’ /in /by

Malnutrition is rising in northern Nigeria, with many families struggling to feed their children.

Ex-SA President Zuma expelled from ANC /in /by

Mr Zuma is leading a rival party, which now sits in opposition to the ANC in parliament.

Nigerian boxer fails drugs test at Olympics /in /by

African Games champion Cynthia Ogunsemilor suspended after testing positive for a banned diuretic and masking agent.

Nigerian boxer fails drugs test at Olympics /in /by

African Games champion Cynthia Ogunsemilore is suspended at the Olympics after testing positive for a banned diuretic and masking agent.