Entries by BBC News

Who is Senegal’s unlikely new president? /in /by

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's fifth president, has been sworn into office at a ceremony in the capital, Dakar.

The ex-prisoner president giving young Africans hope /in /by

The victory of President-elect Bassirou Diomaye Faye, 44, shows that elections can bring change.

Parents of Chibok girls heartbroken – again /in /by

Some of their rescued daughters have chosen to stay married to their abductors, with government approval.

Why funeral of a TikTok star stunned Kenyans /in /by

Villagers complain that some of the fans of the late Brian Chira were not respectful at the burial.

The football pitch that doubles as an execution ground /in /by

Goalposts used by children on a beach in Somalia's capital are posts set up for firing squad executions.

Nigeria insecurity a ‘rude shock’ – defence chief /in /by

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, speaks to the BBC.

‘I will govern with humility and transparency’ /in /by

Bassirou Diomaye Faye is expected to become Senegal's youngest-ever president.

A key vote in one of Africa’s most stable countries /in /by

Seven million people are casting their vote in Senegal as they choose their new president.

The two generals fighting over Sudan’s future /in /by

Gen Burhan and Gen Dagalo's tense relationship has spiralled into conflict engulfing the country.