Tag Archive for: BBC News

Evidence that South African special forces murdered top detective shared with BBC
Frans Mathipa was shot while driving - we got access to the prosecution case against eight accused men.
African quartet secure Women’s World Cup places
Algeria, Morocco, Cameroon and Malawi all qualify for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil by reaching the semi-finals of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations.
Nigerian army says it safely rescued 33 people kidnapped by gunmen
The people were abducted while travelling through the country's north-western Zamfara state on Saturday.
Nigeria’s mass wedding – and how telling lovers from fraudsters is proving tricky
The scheme is for couples who cannot afford the significant financial costs associated with marriage.
Wissa & Toure star as Jaissle wins first Newcastle friendly – ratings
Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa scores twice in a 2-1 win against Valencia in Matthias Jaissle's first game in charge - but how did the Magpies players perform?
Coventry sign Ghana’s Yirenkyi for record fee
Premier League newcomers Coventry City have completed the club-record signing of Ghana midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi.
Barca cancel friendly in Morocco after Ceuta border crisis
Barcelona cancel pre-season friendly in Morocco because of the ongoing border crisis in Ceuta.
Editor of top Ethiopian independent news site seized by police, publisher says
Rights groups say this as part of a pattern of targeting news outlets - the government has not commented.
Sudan’s invisible children – born in war with no legal identity
Babies born as a result of rape are often unable to get a birth certificate, meaning a life-time of problems.
Thousands of migrants still in Ceuta after border crisis, local leader says
The Spanish territory's mayor-president also says 100 deaths occurred as a result of 78,000 migrants crossing from neighbouring Morocco.