Entries by BBC News

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

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

We will never accept stolen votes, says Cameroon opposition leader /in /by

Cameroon opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary is adamant that he's the winner of the presidential election.

‘It became one of the children’ – Kenyan family on adopting orphaned cheetah cub /in /by

Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

‘It became one of the children’ – Kenyan family on adopting orphaned cheetah cub /in /by

Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

‘It became one of the children’ – Kenyan family on adopting orphaned cheetah cub /in /by

Their neighbours, who raise livestock, told the family to get rid of the wild animal.

Wafcon expansion offers ‘great exposure’ – Chawinga /in /by

The expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is a "great boost" to teams that have never qualified for the finals, says Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga.

Wafcon expansion offers ‘great exposure’ – Chawinga /in /by

The expansion of the Women's Africa Cup of Nations is a "great boost" to teams that have never qualified for the finals, says Malawi captain Tabitha Chawinga.

Shock at $100,000 fee to contest Guinea elections to replace junta /in /by

The authorities say the high amount is needed to ensure only credible candidates take part.

From government spin doctor to Cameroon president’s main rival /in /by

Issa Tchiroma Bakary says he won the election and is not concerned about being arrested or put in jail.

Finery and frailty: Africa’s top shots /in /by

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.