Entries by BBC News

Islamic police in Nigeria arrest nine Muslims for not fasting during Ramadan /in /by

Officers in Kano search cafes and restaurants every year during Ramadan looking for Muslims breaking the fast.

Over 1,000 Kenyans enlisted to fight in Russia-Ukraine war, report says /in /by

Investigators call the recruitment a well-organised trafficking ring involving immigration staff and security agencies.

Sudan atrocities are ‘hallmarks of genocide’, UN says /in /by

A UN fact-finding mission issued the report after investigating the capture of el-Fasher by the Rapid Support Forces.

The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK’s vegetables /in /by

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK’s vegetables /in /by

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

The two farms in Senegal that supply many of the UK’s vegetables /in /by

During winter in Britain fresh produce is sent by cargo ship from the West African nation every week.

Suspected carbon-monoxide leak kills at least 30 miners in Nigeria, witnesses say /in /by

The workers are believed to have collapsed after the gas built up in poorly ventilated tunnels.

Turkey’s president rejects Israel’s recognition of Somaliland /in /by

He made the comment on an official visit to Ethiopia, saying it could prove dangerous for a volatile region.

Social media suspended in Gabon for ‘spreading of false information’ /in /by

The media regulator said the ban would be in place "until further notice".

Gold fever hits South Africa after lucky find in cattle pen /in /by

"This is the only hustle we know," miners tell the BBC as they try their luck at the site in Springs.