Nigeria president bans foreign trips for officials

The travel ban is an attempt to cut government spending amid an ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Easter eggs cost more due to high temperatures in West Africa

Chocolate prices rise in the run up to Easter after high temperatures curb cocoa crops in West Africa.

Easter eggs may cost due to high temperatures in West Africa

Chocolate prices rise in the run up to Easter after high temperatures curb cocoa crops in West Africa.

Inside story of a Nigerian ransom negotiator

How one man is secretly helping families pay kidnappers to release their relatives.

Inside story of a Nigerian ransom negotiator

How one man is secretly helping families pay kidnappers to release their relatives.

Inside story of a Nigerian ransom negotiator

How one man is secretly helping families pay kidnappers to release their relatives.

‘No escape’ for bank clients who profited from Ethiopia glitch

Customers who don't return money they withdrew face prosecution, an Ethiopian bank chief tells the BBC.

‘No escape’ for bank clients who profited from glitch

Customers who don't return money they withdrew face prosecution, an Ethiopian bank chief tells the BBC.

Senegal president rejects blame for election chaos

He tells the BBC he won't apologise for attempting to delay the vote, a move that led to deadly protests.

Senegal president rejects blame for election chaos

He tells the BBC he won't apologise for attempting to delay the vote, a move that led to deadly protests.