BBC News
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 06:25
The supreme court in Honduras has ordered the arrest on Tuesday of the vice-president of Congress, Lena Gutierrez, over a corruption scandal.
Wednesday, July 1, 2015 - 06:07
The head of Russia's Security Council has identified Islamic State (IS) as the greatest threat to world peace and security, and it seems the danger could be getting closer to home.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015 - 05:51
Elena Urlaeva was reportedly subjected to sexual violence by the Uzbek authorities, after years of arrests and beatings. The BBC profiles an activist renowned for her bravery.
Monday, June 8, 2015 - 06:35
Eritrea's government may have committed crimes against humanity, including a shoot-to-kill policy on its borders, a UN investigation says.
Thursday, June 4, 2015 - 07:18
Instructors from the US are teaching the latest western methods to a group of recruits in Kiev, the capital, which is serving as a test case.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015 - 06:23
The video of Tajikistan's former special service chief Gulmurod Khalimov announcing his "defection" to Islamic State (IS) has caused alarm in Central Asia, renewing debate over the threat the group might pose to the region.
Monday, June 1, 2015 - 08:35
East African leaders have urged Burundi's president to postpone elections due in June.
Wednesday, May 27, 2015 - 06:51
Nigeria's army has sacked at least 200 soldiers for cowardice and failure to fight against Boko Haram militants.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 06:36
Kenyan police have been involved in a fierce gun battle with militant Islamists in north-eastern Garissa County, leaving one officer wounded.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 - 05:45
Russia's military forces have begun a large exercise involving around 250 aircraft and 12,000 service personnel, according to its defence ministry. The tests began on the same day as Nato and some of its partners started an Arctic training exercise.