BBC News
Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 06:20
Cameroon's President Paul Biya has sacked two senior army officers at the forefront of the battle against militant Islamist group Boko Haram.
Thursday, July 31, 2014 - 06:15
The flamboyant son of Senegal's ex-President Abdoulaye Wade has called himself a "political prisoner" during his first appearance at a special court trying him on corruption charges.
Monday, June 30, 2014 - 06:27
The UN's Human Rights Council (HRC) has set up a commission of inquiry into Eritrea, seen as one of the world's most repressive states.
Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 06:21
A bomb attack on a busy shopping district in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, has killed at least 21 people and injured 52 more.
Friday, June 20, 2014 - 06:35
The US has imposed sanctions on Uganda for anti-gay laws it says are "counter to universal human rights".
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 - 08:32
Uganda's foreign minister has been elected president of the UN General Assembly, over protests against his country's treatment of gay people.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 08:29
Stones were hurled at security forces as hundreds of protesters tried to reach the National Stadium - where the golden tournament cup is on display.
Tuesday, May 13, 2014 - 11:01
While the Nigerian government says it is ready to hold talks with the Islamist group Boko Haram, the chances are that intermediaries are already involved in behind-the-scenes efforts to secure the release of the more than 200 school girls being held captive by the militants.
Monday, May 12, 2014 - 06:10
Roman Catholic bishops in Argentina have said the country is "sick with violence" and compared corruption to a cancer "causing injustice and death".
Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 00:00
But the torture, disappearances and dismemberments of victims which is currently plaguing Buenaventura is a recent development