Entries by BBC News

DR Congo must keep focus in World Cup bid – Zakuani

DR Congo must not be over-confident when the Leopards take part in inter-confederation play-offs for a spot at the 2026 World Cup, says Gabriel Zakuani.

Gunmen abduct more than 200 pupils from Nigerian Catholic school

The Christian Association of Nigeria said 215 students and 12 members of staff were taken during the raid on Friday.

Starmer arrives in South Africa as G20 gathers without Trump

The prime minister is aiming to support British business on his trip to Johannesburg.

South Africa calls gender violence a national disaster after protests

Fifteen women are killed every day in a country with one of the highest rates of gender violence in the world.

South African women arming themselves against gender violence

A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

South African women arming themselves against gender violence

A growing number of women in South Africa are learning to use guns to protect themselves against gender-based violence.

Nigerian separatist leader sentenced to life for terrorism

Nnamdi Kanu is found guilty of inciting violence as part of his campaign for a separate state in south-east Nigeria.

Ethiopia receives historic artefacts held in Germany for 100 years

Ethiopia has welcomed the return as part of a broader push to repatriate items of national significance.

Hakimi and Chebbak named African players of the year

Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak deliver a double success for Morocco as they are named 2025 African men's and women's footballer of the year respectively.

Hakimi and Chebbak named African players of the year

Achraf Hakimi and Ghizlane Chebbak deliver a double success for Morocco as they are named 2025 African men's and women's footballer of the year respectively.