BBC Africa

The offensive is in the central state of Kogi, where the bandits have recently become more active.

Eritrea are included in the preliminary qualifying round draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations despite being unranked by world governing body Fifa.

Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.

Thursday's election highlights a demographic issue common to many African countries.

Rosita Salvador Mabuiango's mother was sheltering for days before giving birth perched above the water.

Global superstar Burna Boy claimed the prestigious Album of the Year award for his latest work No Sign of Weakness.

Bobi Wine - a former musician - has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

Yoweri Museveni, 81, says he has brought stability to Uganda. His critics complain of political oppression.

The military-backed government is back in Khartoum after being driven out by its paramilitary rival.

Bobi Wine - a former musician - has been arrested numerous times as he challenges President Yoweri Museveni.

A hospital in Lagos denies medical negligence over the death of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's 21-month-old.

Forward Bryan Mbeumo says Cameroon's first-half performance cost them in the quarter-final defeat by Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations.

The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.

The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.

The naval exercises could inflame relations with Donald Trump - who is already at loggerheads with Pretoria.

Lee James and guests reflect on Morocco and Senegal reaching the last four at Afcon.

The pair join other US celebrities reconnecting with their African heritage and taking up citizenship.

The US president made the comment after being asked if the Christmas Day strikes were part of a broader campaign.

Voters could propel a leader into a fifth decade in power or back a change candidate.