Tag Archive for: BBC News

Mali defence minister killed as country hit by wave of rebel attacks
A wave of coordinated attacks by jihadist militants and separatists has spread through the country.
Kenyan Sawe smashes two-hour barrier to make history in London
Sabastian Sawe makes history at the London Marathon as the first person to run a sub-two-hour marathon in a competitive race.
The detained anti-colonial activist grabbing attention in West Africa: Who is Kemi Seba?
The activist has condemned France's influence in West Africa and been accused of being a "Russian mouthpiece".
Armed groups launch coordinated attacks across Mali
Witnesses report clashes in the centre and north, in what has been described as the largest jihadist attack in years.
A nation built on pan-African principles faces questions about racism
Several black Zambians tell the BBC they sometimes feel like they are second-class citizens in their own country.
Pirates hijack oil tanker off the coast of Somalia
Piracy, once notorious in this stretch of the Indian Ocean, has made a comeback in recent years.
Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies during match
Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.
Former Nigeria striker Eneramo dies during match
Michael Eneramo, who won 10 caps for the Super Eagles, dies aged 40 after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly game.
Behind Nigeria’s murky coup plot – the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.
Behind Nigeria’s murky coup plot – the money, the prayers and a Nollywood arrest
What court papers and sources close to the investigation have told the BBC about the scope of the plan.