Entries by BBC News

US deportees sue Ghana over ‘illegal’ detention

Despite opposition to the deal, Ghana's president says 40 more deportees will arrive from the US.

Egypt says 3,000-year-old bracelet was stolen and melted down

A specialist took the gold artefact from a Cairo museum and sold it through a jeweller, officials say.

Malawi’s parties warned not to prematurely declare election victory

The parties of both President Lazarus Chakwera and his main rival, Peter Mutharika, say they won Tuesday's poll.

African pride as Rwanda prepares for cycling history

Rwanda will make history when it becomes the first African nation to host cycling's Road World Championships from 21-28 September.

African pride as Rwanda prepares for cycling history

Rwanda will make history when it becomes the first African nation to host cycling's Road World Championships from 21-28 September.

African pride as Rwanda prepares for cycling history

Rwanda will make history when it becomes the first African nation to host cycling's Road World Championships from 21-28 September.

African pride as Rwanda prepares for cycling history

Rwanda will make history when it becomes the first African nation to host cycling's Road World Championships from 21-28 September.

Togo leader’s sister-in-law arrested after calling for end to family rule

Marguerite Gnakadé has become a vocal critic of Togo's long-serving leader Faure Gnassingbé.

Spain arrests 19 on suspicion of torture and murder after 50 disappear from migrant boat

Police suspect some of the victims were accused of witchcraft by others on the boat that had travelled from Senegal.

Search for ancient Egyptian gold bracelet missing from Cairo museum

A photo of the 3,000-year-old bracelet has been sent to airports, seaports and border crossings to stop it being smuggled out of the country.