Oil clean-up ‘scam’ warnings ignored by Shell, whistleblower tells BBC

The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.

Oil clean-up ‘scam’ warnings ignored by Shell, whistle-blower tells BBC

The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.

Rebels attack DR Congo army ending lull in fighting

After a quiet couple of days, residents in South Kivu woke up to heavy shelling.

Ghana veteran Andre Ayew ‘not ready to stop’

Ghana forward Andre Ayew says focus is the key to his longevity and he is 'not ready to stop football' aged 35.

Detained Ugandan politician starts hunger strike

Veteran politician Kizza Besigye has been held for nearly three months as he awaits a trial.

Huge data price hike sparks anger in Nigeria

Already suffering from a high inflation rate, Nigerians are now facing bigger phone bills.

South Sudan president sacks top leaders and spy chief

No reasons were given for the dismissals announced through presidential decrees read on state media.

CAR leader launches meme-coin ‘experiment’

President Touadéra says it could "unite people" but many have lost money on similar investments.

Why some Ghanaians are fighting in insurgency-hit Burkina Faso

Three men tell the BBC they have crossed the border multiple times to fight the military.

Why some Ghanaians are fighting in insurgency-hit Burkina Faso

Three men tell the BBC they have crossed the border multiple times to fight the military.