BBC Africa

The BBC gains rare access to the country, hearing from civilians caught in the crossfire.

Ugandan writer Kakwenza Rukirabashaija alleges he was tortured at the hands of the security services in December 2021.

BBC Sport looks at the rivalry between Israel Adesanya and Robert Whittaker before they meet for the middleweight title for a second time on Saturday.

A selection of the best photos from across the African continent this week.

Islamic police roll bulldozers over bottles in the city of Kano, where alcohol is banned.

Samuel Sorie Sesay, who died last month in Sierra Leone, fought for the British army in World War Two.

The upcoming British Punitive Expedition anniversary has reignited calls for the return of stolen treasures.

International judges blame Uganda for the death of 10-15,000 people between 1998 and 2003.

As people eye the benefits there are questions over the environmental cost and the timing.

How Aliou Cisse, a workmanlike player who became a disciplinarian coach, led Senegal to their first Africa Cup of Nations title.

There have been eight coups, successful and unsuccessful, in West and Central Africa between 2020 and 2022.

Two experts argue that democracy is still the way forward for the continent, despite some set backs.

Five-year-old Rayan Oram died despite a painstaking rescue effort to free him from a well over the weekend.

Liverpool's Sadio Mane says winning Senegal's first Africa Cup of Nations is "the best day and best trophy" of his life.

Thousands of joyous fans pour onto the streets after Senegal wins its first ever Africa Cup of Nations.

A funeral will be held for five-year-old Rayan Oram, who died despite a painstaking rescue effort.

Nigerian landlords have long demanded a year's rent upfront - up to $20,000 - but that might soon change.

With Kush use spreading rapidly, local film-maker Tyson Conteh asks whether Sierra Leone can stop the march of this dangerously addictive high.

Sadio Mane nets the winning spot-kick as Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to clinch their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw.

At least 10 people have been killed and nearly 50,000 displaced after Cyclone Batsirai tore through Madagascar.