Cecilia Macaulay

London

Broadcast Journalist at BBC News Africa

Broadcast Journalist at BBC

Journalist @bbcnews | formerly @Bloombergtv | @columbia and @kingscollegelon alum

Articles

DR Congo bans reporting on the ex-president

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Cecilia Macaulay |Will Ross

DR Congo bans reporting on ex-President KabilaCecilia Macaulay & Will RossAFP via Getty ImagesJoseph Kabila is back in DR Congo after having voluntarily left the country in 2023The Congolese government has banned the media from reporting on the activities of former President Joseph Kabila and interviewing members of his party.
Two 'armed terrorists' killed in Kampala, army says

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Cecilia Macaulay |Swaibu Ibrahim

Suicide bomber killed in Uganda on Christian holy day, army saysCecilia Macaulay & Swaibu IbrahimReuters NewsSecurity and forensic personnel are at the scene of the incidentTwo people who the Ugandan army describe as "armed terrorists" have been killed in the capital, Kampala, as the country marks Martyrs Day - a Christian celebration to commemorate t he faithful who died in the 19th Century.
Al-Qaeda linked group in takes responsibility

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Chris Ewokor |Cecilia Macaulay

Al-Qaeda linked group says it carried out huge attack on Mali's armyChris Ewokor & Cecilia MacaulayAFP via Getty ImagesThe Malian army says it defended itself "vigorously"An al-Qaeda linked group says it carried out a major attack on the Malian town of Boulikessi, and seized control of an army base. More than 30 soldiers were killed in Sunday's attack, according to sources quoted by the Reuters news agency, however that figure has not been confirmed by the authorities.
Death toll hits more than 200, officials say

3 weeks ago | bbc.com | Azeezat Olaoluwa |Cecilia Macaulay

Death toll in Nigeria floods hits more than 200, officials sayAzeezat Olaoluwa & Cecilia MacaulayGift UfuomaLocals have told the BBC how the flood waters swept through their townThe death toll after deadly floods hit the Nigerian town of Mokwa on Thursday has risen to more than 200, officials say. There are still 500 people missing in the town in north-central Niger State, as a search mission continues.
South Africans remember acting 'icon' who died age 40

1 month ago | bbc.com | Cecilia Macaulay

South Africans pay tribute to acting 'icon' Chweneyagae who died age 40FilmMagic via Getty ImagesPresley Chweneyagae rose to international prominence after starring in hit 2005 film TsotsiSouth Africans are paying tribute to actor Presley Chweneyagae, who has died at the age of 40. In a statement announcing his death, his agency described him as a "South African icon" and one of the country's "most gifted and beloved actors".
Country 'on brink' of health disaster as cholera spreads

1 month ago | bbc.com | Cecilia Macaulay |Anne Soy

Sudan 'on brink' of health crisis with cholera outbreakCecilia Macaulay & Anne SoyAFP via Getty ImagesCholera is treatable, however weak health infrastructure has led to deaths in Sudan from the illnessIn a statement, the IRC emphasised that cholera vaccine coverage was "low" and "essential supplies dwindling". Its medical co-ordinator in the country, Slaymen Ammar, stated that "the conflict has clearly compromised basic infrastructure".
Study reveals first ever published photo of rare Upemba Lechwe antelope, it says

1 month ago | bbc.com | Cecilia Macaulay

Rare antelope revealed in published photoAfrican Journal of EcologyUpemba Lechwes live in the Kamalondo Depression in southern DR CongoIn a world first, wildlife researchers have snapped and published a photo of one of the most endangered African animals - a rare and relatively unknown antelope called the Upemba Lechwe.
Ex-DR Congo president returns to the country, party says

1 month ago | bbc.com | Cecilia Macaulay

Ex-DR Congo president returns to country, party saysReutersJoseph Kabila, 53, was the country's leader from 2001 to 2019 Former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila is back in the country for the first time in two years having arrived in the M23-held eastern city of Goma, two spokespeople from the rebel group as well as a youth leader from his party have said.
US says Sudan used chemical weapons in war as it issues new sanctions

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Ottilie Mitchell |Cecilia Macaulay

The US will impose new sanctions on Sudan after finding it used chemical weapons last year in the ongoing civil war against the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), the state department has said. US exports to the country will be restricted and financial borrowing limits put in place from 6 June, a statement from spokesperson Tammy Bruce read. A Sudanese government spokesperson described the accusations as "baseless claims with no supporting evidence".
RSF entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, army says

1 month ago | bbc.com | Cecilia Macaulay

Sudan rebels entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, army saysAFP via Getty ImagesThe civil war in Sudan has led to widespread destruction in Sudan's capital city KhartoumThe paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) group, which has been engaged in a two-year war with Sudan's army, has been entirely pushed out of Khartoum state, says the military. "Khartoum State is completely free of rebels", the army said in a statement published by Sudan's News Agency.