Entries by BBC News

Anger as Zimbabwe leader okays new radio levy for motorists /in /by

The measure sparks criticism from motorists and opposition, who see it as an extra tax burden.

Could Nigeria’s careful ethnic balancing act be under threat? /in /by

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.

Could Nigeria’s careful ethnic balancing act be under threat? /in /by

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.

Could Nigeria’s careful ethnic balancing act be under threat? /in /by

Criticism is growing after several top positions go to members of the president's ethnic Yoruba group.

Ghana temporarily shuts embassy in US over alleged visa scandal /in /by

An audit uncovers an alleged scam where applicants were required to pay more than the published fee.

Kenyan MP found in coffee farm after alleged abduction /in /by

The incident sparks outrage, with the opposition accusing the government of political intimidation.

Ex-DR Congo president returns from self-imposed exile, party says /in /by

Joseph Kabila is now in rebel-held Goma, according to the M23 armed group and a party official.

Ugandan army accuses German envoy of ‘subversive activities’ /in /by

The highly unusual attack came after the ambassador reportedly raised concerns about the army chief.

Ugandan army accuses German envoy of ‘subversive activities’ /in /by

The highly unusual attack came after the ambassador reportedly raised concerns about the army chief.

‘Nowhere is safe’ – Cameroonians trapped between separatists and soldiers /in /by

Thousands have died in a conflict that has been largely ignored by the rest of the world.