Entries by BBC News

Nigeria bans airing of song criticising president

On the track Eedris Abdulkareem urges the leader's son to tell his father about everyday hardships.

A simple guide to the crisis in South Sudan

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Why fears are growing of a return of civil war to South Sudan

With the vice-president under arrest there are concerns a political rift could spiral into conflict.

A simple guide to the crisis in South Sudan

The political rift that could spiral into conflict again after the vice-president was accused of treason.

Gabon holds its breath as coup mastermind eyes presidency

Saturday's election marks a major test for a coup leader who wants the democratic stamp of approval.

‘Perfect marriage goes on – Liverpool and Salah need each other’

Mohamed Salah's decision to sign a new contract shows he and Liverpool cannot live without each other, says chief football writer Phil McNulty

Egyptian Salah signs new deal with Liverpool

Mohamed Salah is excited Liverpool "have a chance to win other trophies" as he signs a fresh two-year contract.

Egyptian Salah signs new deal with Liverpool

Mohamed Salah is excited Liverpool "have a chance to win other trophies" as he signs a fresh two-year contract.

Tanzania’s opposition leader charged with treason

He has been holding rallies nationwide saying October's elections cannot go ahead without reforms.

Tanzania’s opposition leader charged with treason

He has been holding rallies nationwide saying October's elections cannot go ahead without reforms.