Entries by BBC News

Kenya starvation cult leader pleads not guilty /in /by

The self-proclaimed pastor allegedly encouraged his followers to starve themselves to death to get to heaven.

Nigerian woman summoned for ripping up husband’s passport /in /by

The video was widely shared, prompting the authorities to warn that destroying a passport is an offence.

Tanzania opposition figure Tundu Lissu arrested in crackdown /in /by

President Samia last year lifted a ban on opposition rallies and pledged to restore competitive politics.

Was Ukraine’s role in big Wagner defeat an own goal in Africa? /in /by

Kyiv's hand in aiding rebels in Mali against Russian mercenaries may scupper its Africa diplomacy.

Was Ukraine’s role in big Wagner defeat an own goal in Africa? /in /by

Kyiv's hand in aiding rebels in Mali against Russian mercenaries may scupper its Africa diplomacy.

Was Ukraine’s role in big Wagner defeat an own goal in Africa? /in /by

Kyiv's hand in aiding rebels in Mali against Russian mercenaries may scupper its Africa diplomacy.

Rwandan president sworn in after 99% election win /in /by

Rights groups say the margin of Paul Kagame's victory is proof of the lack of democracy in Rwanda.

Landslide at Uganda rubbish dump kills 21 /in /by

Rescuers are continuing to dig through the waste in the hope of finding more survivors.

First deaf Miss South Africa crowned after divisive competition /in /by

Mia le Roux says she hopes to inspire those who feel excluded from South African society.

Hassan beats Ethiopia’s Assefa to win women’s marathon /in /by

The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan wins a sprint finish to add marathon gold to her 5,000m and 10,000m bronze medals in Paris.