Entries by BBC News

Furious row at UN as Russia blocks Sudan ceasefire move /in /by

The UK calls vetoing a ceasefire plan a "disgrace" but Russia says Sudan's sovereignty is being ignored.

‘My mother is still trapped after Tanzania building collapse’ /in /by

The authorities say that 16 people are now known to have died after a building gave way in Dar es Salaam.

‘My mother is still trapped after Tanzania building collapse’ /in /by

The authorities say that 16 people are now known to have died after a building gave way in Dar es Salaam.

Ugandan TikToker jailed for insulting president /in /by

Emmanuel Nabugodi is the latest person to be jailed for a social media video about the president.

TikToker jailed for 32 months for insulting Uganda’s president /in /by

Emmanuel Nabugodi is the latest person to be jailed for a social media video about the president.

Gabon approves law allowing junta leader to contest elections /in /by

An election is tentatively scheduled for August next year to transition the country to civilian rule.

Mali wins $160m in mining dispute after detaining British businessman /in /by

Resolute Mining's British boss Terry Holohan and two other staff were unexpectedly detained 10 days ago.

Senegal’s radical government claims ‘large victory’ in legislative polls /in /by

A victory for the ruling party gives the president a strong mandate to implement promised reforms.

Grieving UK parents appeal to Nigerian sextortion criminals /in /by

Murray Dowey, from Dunblane, was only 16 when he ended his life last year.

Who wins when Nigeria’s richest man takes on the ‘oil mafia’? /in /by

Having built a $20bn oil refinery, Aliko Dangote is now at the heart of a row in the murky industry.