Entries by BBC News

South Africa condemns ‘fake videos’ of alleged xenophobic attacks /in /by

As claims of xenophobia in South Africa mount, Ghana calls on the African Union to send a fact-finding mission.

DR Congo president hints at extending his term and delaying polls /in /by

"If the people want me to have a third term, I will accept," Tshisekedi says, with him due to step down in 2028.

Orphaned baby hippo to be hand-reared by keepers at Kenya sanctuary /in /by

The baby hippo, which has been named Bumpy, was found clinging to its lifeless mother at a lake.

Cruise passengers tell of life on board ship stranded off Cape Verde after hantavirus outbreak /in /by

While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.

Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport /in /by

Sudan's foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the "wrong path" and would regret it.

Police officer tells of operation to retrieve human remains from crocodile /in /by

DNA tests are underway to confirm whether remains found inside the crocodile match that of a missing man.

Sudan accuses Ethiopia and UAE of orchestrating drone attacks on airport /in /by

Sudan's foreign minister says Ethiopia and UAE has chosen the "wrong path" and would regret it.

Mali junta leader names himself defence minister after predecessor killed /in /by

Former Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in a massive offensive by combined jihadist and separatist forces.

New alliances shakes up Nigerian political landscape /in /by

Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who came third and fourth respectively in the last elections, switch parties.

BBC uncovers the Ugandan scammers abusing dogs to elicit donations from animal lovers /in /by

Unwitting donors hand over money to save suffering animals but Ugandan con artists pocket the cash.