South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the USpublished at 14:10 BST
Roelf Meyer played a key role as a negotiator during talks to end white-minority rule in South Africa.
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South Africa names apartheid-era politician as new ambassador to the USpublished at 14:10 BST
Nigerian with 'natural explosiveness' aiming for NFL spotpublished at 13:11 BST
13:11 BSTHailed for his impressive physical attributes, Nigerian Uar Bernard is hoping to be drafted by an NFL side this month.
Read MoreThree years of messages at once - a chronicle of Sudan's war pours in as trapped reporter's phone turns onpublished at 10:19 BST
10:19 BSTAs the conflict enters its fourth year, journalist Mohamed Suleiman shudders at what has been lost.
Read MoreKenya fuel prices rise sharply despite reduction in tax due to Iran warpublished at 10:06 BST
10:06 BSTDiesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.
Read MoreThe human cost of the war in Sudan, three years onpublished at 09:38 BST
09:38 BSTThe conflict, which erupted in 2023, has left behind a human toll which is "simply staggering", reports the BBC's Barbara Plett Usher.
Read MoreA Puskas award-worthy rabonapublished at 18:28 BST 14 April
18:28 BST 14 AprilDriss El Jabli of Moroccan side Maghreb Fez scores a Puskas Award contender, as his sensational rabona goal earns his side a 1-0 win over Wydad AC in the Botola Pro 1 league - the top flight of Moroccan club football.
Read MoreBaby abandoned by roadside is now changing lives published at 18:24 BST 14 April
18:24 BST 14 AprilBecky Chaplain, an occupational therapist, is now helping burns patients in West Africa.
Read MoreCameroon separatists to pause fighting ahead of Pope visitpublished at 17:39 BST 14 April
17:39 BST 14 AprilThe separatists say their decison reflects responsibility, restraint and respect for human dignity.
Read MorePartner of US influencer who died in Zanzibar speaking to police as witnesspublished at 17:22 BST 14 April
17:22 BST 14 AprilThe police said Ashly Robinson, known online as Ashlee Jenae, had died after attempting to take her own life.
Read MoreBenin's Wadagni wins presidency by landslidepublished at 08:05 BST 14 April
08:05 BST 14 AprilElectoral commission says Romuald Wadagni has won with over 94% of the vote with most ballots counted.
Read MoreCan this man broaden the appeal of a South African party seen by some as 'too white'?published at 00:31 BST 14 April
00:31 BST 14 AprilThe Democratic Alliance's new leader, Geordin Hill-Lewis, admits the party's support is too narrow.
Read MoreGhana appoint ex-Man Utd assistant Queiroz as coachpublished at 22:29 BST 13 April
22:29 BST 13 AprilFormer Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz is appointed as Ghana's head coach for the upcoming World Cup.
Read MoreEx-Nigerian oil minister denies taking bribespublished at 17:05 BST 13 April
17:05 BST 13 AprilDiezani Alison-Madueke is accused of living “a life of luxury” in the UK at properties paid for and refurbished by industry figures.
Read MorePope prioritises world's fastest-growing Catholic region in major Africa tourpublished at 16:58 BST 13 April
16:58 BST 13 AprilLeo XIV wants the world's attention on a continent vital to the Church's future, an aide says.
Read MoreGhanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team buspublished at 15:19 BST 13 April
15:19 BST 13 AprilThe team was returning from a match when they were attacked by "masked men wielding guns", officials say.
Read MoreFour men in court over murder of Scottish businessman in Kenya published at 13:29 BST 13 April
13:29 BST 13 AprilCampbell Scott, 58, was found dead in a sack in Makongo Forest in February last year.
Read MoreNigeria Air Force orders investigation after dozens killed in airstrikepublished at 11:52 BST 13 April
11:52 BST 13 AprilThere are reports that more than 100 people were killed, although the authorities have not commented.
Read MoreScot's tragic death after whirlwind marriage to prophetpublished at 10:12 BST 13 April
10:12 BST 13 AprilSix months after Charmain Speirs married prophet Eric Adusah, she was found dead in a hotel in Ghana.
Read MoreLondon's Moroccan Jews keep Mimouna tradition alivepublished at 06:18 BST 13 April
06:18 BST 13 AprilMoroccan Jews celebrate Mimouna at the end of Passover with family, friends and food.
Read MoreFour arrested over murder of Scottish businessman in Kenyapublished at 15:47 BST 12 April
15:47 BST 12 AprilCampbell Scott's body was found in a pineapple sack about 60 miles from Nairobi where he was attending a conference in February last year.
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