Entries by BBC News

Cameroon awaits presidential election result

No official results have been confirmed but, flouting the law, one candidate has claimed victory.

Forty-two killed as bus crashes on South Africa mountain pass

The dead were nationals of Zimbabwe and Malawi returning home, officials say.

Boy, 11, shoots farm worker dead in tragic South Africa accident, police say

The boy’s father has been arrested on charges of negligent handling of a firearm and the two are due in court.

Shamans openly using psychedelic drugs for treatment in South Africa

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

Shamans openly using psychedelic drugs for treatment in South Africa

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

Shamans openly using psychedelic drugs for treatment in South Africa

Business for unregulated healers appears to be thriving in Cape Town, but there are dangers.

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in tit-for-tat move

The West African state says it has introduced an "identical visa programme" for US travellers.

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in tit-for-tat move

The West African state says it has introduced an "identical visa programme" for US travellers.

Seychelles’ opposition leader wins presidential poll

Patrick Herminie has defeated Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff, gaining 52.7% of the vote, official results show.

Madagascar presidency says attempt to seize power under way

An army unit claimed it had taken over leadership of the military command and was now in control of all the armed forces.