Entries by BBC News

This army chief threatened to castrate opposition leader and claimed descent from Jesus /in /by

The Ugandan president’s son, notorious for explosive remarks on X, has ambitions to succeed his father.

Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president /in /by

Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".

Mali lawmaker jailed in Ivory Coast for insulting president /in /by

Prosecutors say Mamadou Hawa Gassama described Alassane Ouattara as a "tyrant" and "an enemy of Mali".

Suspected jihadists attack airport near Niger’s capital /in /by

Niger's defence ministry said four military personnel were injured and 20 attackers killed in the incident.

South Africa and Israel expel each other’s envoys in diplomatic row /in /by

South Africa accuses the Israeli envoy of insulting President Ramaphosa. Israel says the expulsion is "baseless".

Burkina Faso junta announces ban on all political parties /in /by

The multiparty system had been "promoting division among citizens", the country's interior minister said.

Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award /in /by

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award /in /by

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Music legend Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award /in /by

Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Joshua pays emotional tribute to friends killed in Nigeria car crash /in /by

Anthony Joshua posts an emotional YouTube video thanking fans for their support following the deaths of his two close friends in a car crash in Nigeria.