Entries by BBC News

South Sudan leader sacks powerful vice-president in shock move /in /by

Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir's successor.

The fallout from Nigeria’s spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes /in /by

Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

The fallout from Nigeria’s spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes /in /by

Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

The fallout from Nigeria’s spectacular $25m museum and the Benin Bronzes /in /by

Nigeria’s stunning new Museum of West African Art (Mowaa) finds itself in the crosshairs of local power politics.

French relief as Algeria frees jailed novelist at centre of diplomatic crisis /in /by

Almost a year to the day after Boualem Sansal was arrested, the Algerian president grants him a pardon.

Ramaphosa says ‘boycott politics doesn’t work’ over Trump’s decision to skip G20 summit /in /by

Trump said it was a "total disgrace" that South Africa was hosting this month's summit.

Nigerians praise young soldier for standing up to powerful minister /in /by

The confrontation struck a chord with many Nigerians because of Nyesom Wike's political stature.

‘His aura is amazing’ – Iwobi on Aubameyang /in /by

Speaking before Nigeria face Gabon in African play-offs for the World Cup, Alex Iwobi says Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was his "big brother" at Arsenal.

At least six die in crush at Ghana military recruitment event /in /by

Thousands had turned up to El-Wak stadium, in the capital Accra, with hopes of being enlisted.

Nigeria boycott training before World Cup play-off /in /by

Nigeria players refused to train ahead of their crucial 2026 World Cup play-off against Gabon in a row over outstanding payments.