Entries by BBC News

A coronation not a contest – Tanzania’s first female president faces little opposition

President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.

A coronation not a contest – Tanzania’s first female president faces little opposition

President Samia Suluhu Hassan faces no real competition at the polls amid a climate of self-censorship and fear.

Four killed in Cameroon protests as results due in contested election

An opposition candidate is challenging the incumbent president's 43-year hold on power.

Rebel group claims capture of key city in Sudan

The fall of el-Fasher would cement the RSF's control of the west and reinforces a de facto split in the nation.

Sudan’s fertile region where food is rotting amid famine and war

The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

Sudan’s fertile region where food is rotting amid famine and war

The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

Sudan’s fertile region where food is rotting amid famine and war

The Jebel Marra area is neutral in the war but its produce cannot get out to feed a hungry nation.

Ousted Madagascan president stripped of citizenship

Andry Rajoelina, who was removed from power in a coup last week, had already acquired French nationality.

Attacks on people like me happen every time my country has an election

The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.

Attacks on people like me happen every time my country has an election

The false belief that body parts of people with albinism bring wealth or luck have driven attacks.