Entries by BBC News

French ex-president Sarkozy goes to jail over Gaddafi money

Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.

Cameroon’s bishops call for calm after opposition declares election victory

Gvernment officials have warned that Issa Tchiroma Bakary's declaration is illegal.

Morocco looks to build on first U20 World Cup title

Morocco wants to be a "strong contender" at all levels of global football after beating Argentina to win the Under-20 World Cup for the first time.

Morocco look to build on first U20 World Cup title

Morocco want to be a "strong contender" at all levels of global football after beating Argentina to win the Under-20 World Cup for the first time.

Nigerian police fire tear gas as protesters gather over separatist leader

The protesters are seeking the release of Nnamdi Kanu who has been in detention since 2021 on terrorism charges.

Ex-Kenyan leader Raila Odinga buried after days of memorial events

The long-time opposition leader died aged 80 in India, where he had been receiving medical treatment.

The ‘radical’ Manchester event that changed Africa

A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.

The ‘radical’ Manchester event that changed Africa

A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.

The ‘radical’ Manchester event that changed Africa

A 1945 Manchester congress was a key moment in the efforts to end British rule across Africa.

‘We are orphans’: Kenyans bid farewell to ex-PM Odinga in his political heartland

Kisumu mourners flock to see Raila Odinga's body as Barack Obama remembers "a true champion of democracy".