BBC World Service exclusive: the private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women.

Some of the fiercest battles took place in South Carolina, but its part in the fight for independence is often overlooked.

Six days after the October 1, 1960 independence of Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa stood before the United Nations, UN. The historical mission of Nigeria ...

Six days after the October 1, 1960 independence of Nigeria, Africa’s most populous country, Prime Minister Abubakar Tafawa-Balewa stood before the United Nations, UN. The historical mission of Nigeria ...

The former city councilmember and activist for racial justice, nuclear disarmament, and economic rights most recently gave ...

The U.S. military reported that it shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones headed toward the Strait of Hormuz overnight ...

Deal allows for 300 deportations annually Part of Trump administration push to accelerate removals First flight expected to arrive on May 20 FREETOWN, May 16 (Reuters) - Sierra Leone has agreed to ...

For 20 years, Millicent Turay has supported her family by collecting mangrove oysters near Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, a common livelihood along the west African coast. But the activity, deeply ...

Sierra Leone had reduced its maternal mortality by nearly 80 percent since 2000. That process is now in danger as the country grapples with the lack of international funding including from the United ...

The long civil war in Syria was deadly and destructive. Millions of Syrians fled before Bashar al-Assad's regime was overthrown in 2024. But some people also came to Syria for the war. For the first ...

The natural world is brutally competitive, and when animals fight over food, territory, or dominance, the results can sometimes escalate far beyond simple skirmishes. Across the planet, scientists and ...