Entries by BBC News

Elephants trample Spaniard to death in South Africa /in /by

The 43-year-old man was visiting the game reserve with his fiancee and two other people, say police.

Two armies accused of backing DR Congo’s feared rebels /in /by

Uganda is supporting the M23 rebels and Rwanda has 4,000 troops on Congolese soil, a UN report alleges.

Pastor who called E Guinea’s president a ‘demon’ freed /in /by

Pastor and ex-Justice Minister Rubén Maye Nsue Mangue has been pardoned after two years in detention.

Hyena captured after panic in Nigerian city /in /by

Drones and park rangers were sent out to find the animal in Jos, says the local tourist board.

Tanzanian artist who burnt president’s picture freed /in /by

Activists lead social media users to raise $2,000 needed for the artist's fine.

Search goes on for Moroccan footballers lost at sea /in /by

Two players from top-flight club Ittihad Tanger have been missing since going on a yacht excursion on Saturday.

Search goes on for Moroccan footballers lost at sea /in /by

Two players from top-flight club Ittihad Tanger have been missing since going on a yacht excursion on Saturday.

South African football star held up at gunpoint /in /by

Portia Modise appeals to fans to help get her car back after being robbed outside her home in Soweto.

South African football star held up at gunpoint /in /by

Portia Modise appeals to fans to help get her car back after being robbed outside her home in Soweto.

Liberian president cuts his salary by 40% /in /by

President Boakai says the move is intended to show "solidarity" with Liberians who are struggling financially.