Tag Archive for: BBC News

Niger coup leader sworn in as president for five years/in /by
Gen Abdourahamane Tchiani is promoted to the highest rank in the army, and dissolves all political parties.
South Africa sweat over potential 2026 World Cup sanction/in /by
South Africa could face a sanction, including a points deduction, after fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho in qualifying for the 2026 World Cup.
Trump names right-wing media critic as US ambassador to South Africa/in /by
Brent Bozell's nomination comes at a time when relations between South Africa and the United States are at a low point.
Ethiopia PM seeks new Tigray leader amid fears of war/in /by
Ethiopia's prime minister asks Tigrayans to email him with suggestions for a new leader.
‘Yoh! You’re in the OED’ – South Africa makes its linguistic mark/in /by
The latest update includes "loan words" from several countries, including South Africa and Ireland.
‘Yoh! You’re in the OED’ – South Africa makes its linguistic mark/in /by
The latest update includes "loan words" from several countries, including South Africa and Ireland.
‘Yoh! You’re in the OED’ – South Africa makes its linguistic mark/in /by
The latest update includes "loan words" from several countries, including South Africa and Ireland.
Army in full control of Khartoum, Sudan military leader says/in /by
"Khartoum is free," says army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan after almost two years of occupation by the RSF.
Rwanda is planning to attack – Burundi president/in /by
President Évariste Ndayishimiye says there's "credible intelligence" that Rwanda plans to attack Burundi.
Kenyan police officer killed after gang ambush, Haiti says/in /by
About 800 Kenyan police officers have been sent to Haiti to help the authorities tackle restore security.