Entries by BBC News

Anger over ‘wanted notice’ for Nigeria’s ex-oil minister Timipre Sylva

His spokesman says it is politically motivated and he will contact the EFCC on his return from the UK.

Ghana’s Asante king welcomes return of artefacts from the UK and South Africa

They include items looted by British colonial soldiers and others from the AngloGold Ashanti mining firm.

The Kenyan start-up aiming to electrify African transport

From fleets of e-bikes to individual riders, eWaka aims to sell across Africa's delivery market.

‘Cutest comeback ever’ – Jabeur announces pregnancy

Former world number two Ons Jabeur announces that she is pregnant with her first child.

‘Cutest comeback ever’ – Jabeur announces pregnancy

Former world number two Ons Jabeur announces that she is pregnant with her first child.

Four into one – how do African World Cup play-offs work?

As Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon face off in African play-offs, BBC Sport Africa looks at how one nation can still reach the 2026 World Cup.

Four into one – how do African World Cup play-offs work?

As Nigeria, Cameroon, DR Congo, Gabon face off in African play-offs, BBC Sport Africa looks at how one nation can still reach the 2026 World Cup.

Jacob Zuma’s daughter denies terrorism charges as her trial starts

Zuma-Sambudla is accused of fuelling a wave of protests that hit South Africa after her father's arrest.

Malian TikToker killed by suspected jihadists after pro-army posts

Mariam Cissé, said to be in her 20s, was accused of providing information to the army.

Ahead of the G20, is Johannesburg’s city centre in ruins?

Some residents in the heart of the South African city are living amid sewage in derelict buildings run by criminal gangs.