Entries by BBC News

Zimbabwe’s Mugabe latest former African leader to be mentioned in Epstein files /in /by

Epstein considered approaching Mugabe about a new currency in 2015 - the latest batch of files show.

Dozens of Muslims ‘massacred’ in Nigeria for refusing to join jihadists, says governor /in /by

At least 78 bodies have been buried, while there are fears that around 170 people were killed altogether.

‘Notorious Tanzanian drug trafficker’ arrested during raid in Zambia /in /by

Ahmed Muharram is among several suspects arrested in a major crackdown on marijuana trafficking.

Leader of South Africa’s second largest party to step down /in /by

The surprise move may threaten the stability of the coalition government of which the DA is a key partner.

Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water /in /by

Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.

Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water /in /by

Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.

Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water /in /by

Official estimates suggest that around 55% of the town's drinkable water is lost to leaking pipes.

Libyan prosecutors launch probe into killing of Gaddafi’s son /in /by

The 53-year-old, once widely seen as the second most powerful person in Libya, was killed by "our unknown gunmen".

South Sudan’s leader sacks aides after dead man appointed /in /by

The appointment of a dead opposition politician to a presidential panel caused embarrassment.

Ethiopia PM hits out at Eritrea over atrocities in Tigray /in /by

Abiy Ahmed admitted for the first time in parliament that Eritrean troops had killed people in Aksum.