Tag Archive for: BBC News

Two accused of drug trafficking after UK-Nigeria investigation
The Metropolitan Police say the man and woman were arrested following the seizure of more than 180kg (397lb) of cocaine this month.
Gold mine hit by deadly landslide in CAR near border with Cameroon
More than 100 people have been killed and rescue efforts are continuing, an official tells the BBC.
Questions remain over Vieira deal amid Senegal uncertainty
Questions remain over the appointment of Patrick Vieira as Senegal's new head coach, with the country's football federation riven by off-field issues.
‘Missing’ Baptiste jailed in Morocco for sexual assault
English athletics coach Leon Baptiste was given a 10-month prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.
‘Missing’ Baptiste jailed in Morocco for sexual assault
English athletics coach Leon Baptiste was given a 10-month prison sentence in Morocco for sexually assaulting a minor.
‘I was born in South Africa’, says beauty queen facing legal bid to deport her
Chidimma Adetshina is challenging efforts to have her deported from South Africa, which she says is her home.
Trump administration can target Ethiopians for deportation
A judge's ruling on Tuesday removed the last remaining block on Trump officials' efforts to cancel Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopians.
Angélique Kidjo makes history for Africa with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Without Africans, no music is possible on this planet, says the 66-year-old musical icon from Benin.
Ecuador intelligence chief and five Americans killed in Kenya helicopter crash
Michele Sensi-Contugi, and his wife Stephany Hollihan among the seven people killed in the crash.
Liberia agrees to accept 1,200 foreign deportees from the US
Liberia says the deal is a "humanitarian arrangement" and is receiving no compensation.