Kenya to borrow more after new taxes withdrawn – president

William Ruto says Kenya will need to increase borrowing after protests forced him to scrap planned taxes.

Mauritanian president comfortably wins re-election

Mohamed Ould Ghazouani wins with 56% of the vote, ahead of anti-slavery campaigner Biram Dah Abeid.

Can Ireland finally win a series in South Africa?

As world champions South Africa and Ireland prepare to meet in the first of a two-Test series, we highlight the themes to look out for.

South Africa’s new coalition government unveiled

After weeks of wrangling, the ANC and long-time rival, the DA, agree on the make-up of their coalition.

I recognised my sister in video of refugees captured in Sudan war

Eritreans tell the BBC their relatives are being detained incommunicado by Sudan's military.

I recognised my sister in video of refugees captured in Sudan war

Eritreans tell the BBC their relatives are being detained incommunicado by Sudan's military.

I recognised my sister in video of refugees captured in Sudan war

Eritreans tell the BBC their relatives are being detained incommunicado by Sudan's military.

The UK taxi driver still being paid as a Nigerian civil servant

President Bola Tinubu cracks down on the ex-government workers who still get a wage despite leaving.

The UK taxi driver still being paid as a Nigerian civil servant

President Bola Tinubu cracks down on the ex-government workers who still get a wage despite leaving.

The UK taxi driver still being paid as a Nigerian civil servant

President Bola Tinubu cracks down on the ex-government workers who still get a wage despite leaving.