Entries by BBC News

DR Congo boat disaster kills at least 80 /in /by

President Felix Tshisekedi says he is "devastated by the tragedy of the shipwreck".

Second person dies from mpox in South Africa /in /by

These are the first fatalities the country has recorded from the virus, previously known as monkeypox.

British duo arrested after $6m of cocaine seized at Ghana airport /in /by

Ghana is a significant transit point for illegal drug trafficking to Europe and the United States.

British duo arrested after $6m of cocaine seized at Ghana airport /in /by

Ghana is a significant transit point for illegal drug trafficking to Europe and the United States.

The ‘magnetic’ Malawi vice-president who inspired hope /in /by

Saulos Chilima has died at the age of 51 in a plane crash.

Nigeria’s president jokes about fall during ceremony /in /by

Bola Tinubu says he was paying his respects to his ancestors when he fell over boarding a vehicle.

Senegal starts producing oil as president promises benefits /in /by

The West African state is the latest to join the club of oil producers.

Senegal starts producing oil as president promises benefits /in /by

The West African state is the latest to join the club of oil producers.

Namibia exit World Cup after heavy defeat to Australia /in /by

Australia secure their place in the T20 World Cup Super 8s as they hammer Namibia by nine wickets with 14 overs to spare.

Namibia exit World Cup after heavy defeat to Australia /in /by

Australia secure their place in the T20 World Cup Super 8s as they hammer Namibia by nine wickets with 14 overs to spare.