‘We will go wherever they hide’: Rooting out IS in Somalia
Somalia became a key part of IS's global network after fighters were driven out of strongholds in Syria and Iraq.
Ugandan opposition leader tells BBC he fled abroad fearing for his life
He says from an undisclosed location: "It was clear that the regime wanted to eliminate me."
Severe flooding kills 66 in Kenya, as heavy rains continue
Eleven people were rescued overnight after a minibus taxi got stuck in rising floodwaters in Nairobi.
Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe’s white farmers in their compensation battle?
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.
Will Trump help or hinder Zimbabwe’s white farmers in their compensation battle?
They have engaged a lobbying firm with close ties to the US president to argue their case.
Fears for press freedom as tycoon takes control of East Africa’s largest media house
Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.
Fears for press freedom as billionaire takes control of East Africa’s largest media house
Rostam Aziz's purchase raises questions about continued journalistic independence in the region.
Fears for press freedom as tycoon takes control of East Africa’s largest media house
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
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
Partey is to appear at crown court next month, charged with raping a woman in December 2020.