Entries by BBC News

Fears for press freedom as tycoon takes control of East Africa’s largest media house /in /by

Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.

France returns sacred ‘talking drum’ looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast /in /by

The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.‎

Ghana star to deny rape charges, UK court hears /in /by

Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.

Ghana star to deny rape charges, UK court hears /in /by

Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.

Globetrotting Constantine back in charge of Rwanda /in /by

Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men's national team on a two-year contract.

Globetrotting Constantine back in charge of Rwanda /in /by

Rwanda reappoint globetrotting Englishman Stephen Constantine as head coach of their men's national team on a two-year contract.

Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea /in /by

Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

One house, two faiths, one fasting season /in /by

Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

One house, two faiths, one fasting season /in /by

Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.

One house, two faiths, one fasting season /in /by

Ramadan and Lent haven't overlapped since 1993 and couples like Olanrewaju and Kaosara in Nigeria are observing them together.