Tag Archive for: BBC News

Heavy gunfire in Somali capital as row over election delay escalates
The opposition has called for protests after the president's term in office was extended by a year.
‘It is by the grace of God that you find a diamond’
The rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds heaps pressure on those hunting for the natural gems.
Four sentenced to death for killing worshippers at Catholic church in Nigeria
A fifth man was discharged and acquitted by the court due to insufficient evidence against him.
Seven African players to watch at World Cup 2026
With a record 10 African sides in action at the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport Africa picks out some of the players to watch from the continent.
Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern
DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.
Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern
DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.
Two shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre plan
Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.
South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men
The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.
Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says
Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.