Entries by BBC News

Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s ‘wise elder’ dies aged 77

Albert Mazibuko sang in the iconic South African choral group for more than 55 years.

Somalia set for ‘historic’ first offshore oil drilling

A Turkish government-owned drilling ship is expected to arrive in Somali waters later this week.

DR Congo agrees to take deportees from the US

The country will start receiving deportees from this month but has not said how many they will accept.

Locals dispute Nigerian army claim of 31 rescued after Easter attack

Five civilians were killed by the gunmen and their bodies were recovered at the scene, the army said.

‘I adore her now’: Mother learns to cope with child’s autism in a country with little help

Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.

‘I adore her now’: Mother learns to cope with child’s autism in a country with little help

Malawian Martha Ongwane, brought low by her daughter's autism, found a rare support group.

World’s oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites

The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

‘We want a voice in our land’ – the people evicted to build Nigeria’s capital

People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.

‘We want a voice in our land’ – the people evicted to build Nigeria’s capital

People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.