Entries by BBC News

‘They sent a letter asking to preach. Then they massacred us’ – Nigerians on jihadist attack

Armed jihadists devastate a community that refused to convert to their hard-line interpretation of Islam.

Nigerian film shows masculinity and vulnerability aren’t exclusive

Film-maker Akinola Davies Jr says he wanted to explore the depiction of father-son relationships.

Nigerian court orders UK to pay £420m over 1949 killing of miners

The colonial police, made up of Nigerians and Europeans, shot dead workers striking for better conditions.

Fisherman fleeing elephants killed by crocodile in Zambia

The fisherman ran into a stream near the river after he and two friends encountered a herd of elephants.

Trump backs Chagos handover deal, says No 10

It comes after the US president suggested last month he could withdraw his support for the deal.

Muslims killed ‘over rejection of extremist ideology’ in Nigeria, says governor

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it's feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

At the scene: Muslims killed ‘over rejection of extremist ideology’ in Nigeria

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while it's feared that more than 170 people were killed altogether.

Aid workers missing after airstrikes hit South Sudan hospital

MSF says a government air strike hit its hospital after another of its health facilities was looted.

Algerian boxer willing to take sex test for 2028 Olympics

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says she would take a sex test if it allowed her to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games.

Algerian boxer willing to take sex test for 2028 Olympics

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif says she would take a sex test if it allowed her to compete at the 2028 Olympic Games.