Entries by BBC News

World’s oldest leader to get a deputy for first time in 43-year rule

Cameroon's President Paul Biya, 93, won his eighth successive term last year in a disputed election.

Senegal bans ministers from foreign travel as oil price rise bites

The fuel cost is nearly double what the government budgeted for putting pressure on stretched finances.

‘We want a voice in our land’ – the people evicted to build Nigeria’s capital

People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.

‘We want a voice in our land’ – the people evicted to build Nigeria’s capital

People evicted to build Nigeria's capital accuse the government of failing to fulfill its promises to them.

US deports eight people ‘of African origin’ to Uganda

The Uganda Law Society criticises the deportation, saying it was illegal and "dehumanising".

Burkina Faso must ‘forget’ about democracy, military leader says

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, who seized power in 2023, says democratic rule would not work for his country.

Sixteen Kenyans missing in Russia after army recruitment

More than 250 Kenyans have gone to fight for Russia in Ukraine, mostly willingly, Kenya's foreign minister says.

Four toddlers stabbed to death at Ugandan nursery school

The suspect is in custody but his motive is unknown, the police say in a brief statement.

Burkina Faso rejects report that over 1,800 civilians killed since junta seized power

The government says the report, which blamed most of the killings on the military, as "unfounded".

DR Congo declares national holiday after reaching World Cup for first time in 52 years

This is just the second time that DR Congo have reached the World Cup finals, sparking celebrations in Kinshasa.