Entries by BBC News

Jihadist airport assault leaves Mali’s junta rattled

A brazen attack on the capital by al-Qaeda-linked fighters highlights the junta's security issues.

Sigh of relief for Ghana’s (not-so) new gender equality law

After decades of stalling, the new law is warmly welcomed but some worry how well it will be enforced.

What difference will Ghana’s new gender law make?

After decades of stalling, the new law is warmly welcomed but some worry how well it will be enforced.

What difference will Ghana’s new gender law make?

After decades of stalling, the new law is warmly welcomed but some worry how well it will be enforced.

Floods force Niger to delay new school year

The government says classrooms are being used to accommodate people whose houses have been destroyed.

Businessman extradited from UK to South Africa on fraud charges

Michael Lomas is accused of manipulating massive contracts for work on a power station in South Africa.

Too many games ‘not good for football’ – African boss Motsepe

Footballers playing too many games risks the 'long-term success' of football, says Caf president Patrice Motsepe.

Too many games ‘not good for football’ – African boss Motsepe

Footballers playing too many games risks the 'long-term success' of football, says Caf president Patrice Motsepe.

Holy nights and stunning sunrises: Africa’s top shots

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

Holy nights and stunning sunrises: Africa’s top shots

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