BBC News
Monday, April 27, 2015 - 07:31
Police in Burundi have fired tear gas at activists protesting against President Pierre Nkurunziza's decision to run for a third term in office. The security forces have also stopped private radio stations from doing live broadcasts about the demonstrations.
Monday, April 20, 2015 - 07:08
Australia and Iran have agreed to share intelligence about Australians fighting with militant groups in Iraq. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has said the deal will help both countries in their efforts to tackle Islamic State (IS).
Friday, April 17, 2015 - 06:55
Somalia's Islamist al-Shabab militants are recruiting heavily in north-eastern Kenya, according to evidence gathered by the BBC.
Monday, April 6, 2015 - 06:21
Kenyan fighter jets have bombed positions of militant Islamist group al-Shabab in neighbouring Somalia, a military spokesman has told the BBC.
The warplanes had targeted two camps in the Gedo region, used by al-Shabab to cross into Kenya, the spokesman added.
Monday, February 23, 2015 - 07:39
Thirty-seven people have died in an air strike in southern Niger, local officials say.
Monday, February 23, 2015 - 07:27
US Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson has urged people to be vigilant following a terror threat to Western shopping centres, including one of America's largest malls.
Thursday, December 18, 2014 - 05:42
A Nigerian court martial has sentenced 54 soldiers to death for refusing to fight Boko Haram Islamist militants.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 06:23
More than 1,500 Congolese ex-rebels have gone on the run in Uganda ahead of their handover to the Democratic Republic of Congo, the group's leader, Bertrand Bisimwa, has told the BBC.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 06:22
Kenya has de-registered 510 non-governmental organisations (NGOs), including 15 accused of links with terrorism, an official has said.
Friday, December 12, 2014 - 06:26
The Kenyan parliament has passed a controversial bill aimed at "enhancing the authorities' capacity" to deal with terrorism and security issues.