Entries by BBC News

Kenyan police accused of helping suspected serial killer escape

Eight officers have been suspended after the 33-year-old escaped by scaling a wall, police say.

‘My BMX ambition is to give women a voice’

Meet Sly, a young BMXer in Lagos who is looking to outride the boys and turn professional.

‘My BMX ambition is to give women a voice’

Meet Sly, a young BMXer in Lagos who is looking to outride the boys and turn professional.

‘My BMX ambition is to give women a voice’

Meet Sly, a young BMXer in Lagos who is looking to outride the boys and turn professional.

Malawi ex-president plots comeback in next election

Peter Mutharika is picked to run in next year's presidential election by the main opposition DPP.

Libya central bank reopens after kidnapped official freed

CBL's governor speaks of "increasing threats" to the bank's safety after its IT boss was abducted.

Outcry at sentence for man who raped and killed girl of 7

The Ethiopian girl's mother says she feels "lifeless" knowing the perpetrator may win his appeal.

Tanzania police commander transferred after linking gang-rape victim to sex work

The commander was widely criticised after linking the alleged victim of a gang rape to sex work.

Libya central bank reopens after kidnapped official freed

CBL's governor speaks of "increasing threats" to the bank's safety after its IT boss was abducted.

Africa won tonight, say Adesanya and Du Plessis

Following a heated build-up to their fight at UFC 305, Israel Adesanya and Dricus du Plessis agree that Africa was the real winner of the night after the pair settled their differences.