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Africa
Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nears
As the seven-day ultimatum given by West African leaders for the military in Niger...
Niger coup: Decision time for West Africa as deadline nears
As the seven-day ultimatum given by West African leaders for the military in Niger...
Uganda paternity testing causes huge controversy
With reports of a sharp increase in the number of men in Uganda seeking paternity...
Edinburgh Fringe: The Life and Times of Michael K, a South...
World-renowned South African puppeteer Adrian Kohler has realised a 30-year-long...
Somalia suspends sports official over slow sprinter
Somalia has suspended a sports official for nepotism after a novice sprinter was...
Niger power blackouts blamed on coup sanctions
Major cities in Niger are facing rolling blackouts following last week's coup in...
Niger coup: A litmus test for democracy in West Africa
President Bola Tinubu, who is at the helm of regional superpower Nigeria, regards...
Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape
While Kolthom was being gang-raped by four paramilitary fighters in Sudan's war-hit...
Niger coup: France to evacuate citizens after embassy attack
France is preparing to evacuate its citizens from the West African nation of Niger...
'First English slave fort in Africa' uncovered on Ghana's...
The exact location of what is thought to be the first English slave fort in Africa...
Niger coup: Why some people want Russia in and France out
In a sign of growing hostility towards the West since the coup in Niger, a businessman...
Niger coup: Ousted President Mohamed Bazoum meets Chad's...
Niger's ousted president has been seen for the first time since the military detained...
EU, African Union escalate pressure on Niger’s coup leaders
EU suspends financial aid to Niger, while the AU calls on the military to return...
CAR braces for referendum that may extend President Touadera’s...
If passed, the referendum will scrap a two-term limit and enable Touadera to run...
Niger coup: US offers 'unflagging support' to ousted leader
The EU has suspended all security cooperation with Niger after the country's army...