Africa

Mostly civilians, but also police and soldiers have died in protests against police brutality.

Sudan becomes the third Arab country in weeks to agree to normalise ties with its historical foe.

Opposition supporters are contesting results showing President Alpha Condé, 82, set for re-election.

It follows talks between military leaders from the government and representatives of Gen Haftar's forces.

Two families whose lives have been forever changed by police violence seek justice for their loved ones.

Leaders of 46 African federations call on Ahmad to pursue a second term as Confederation of African Football president.

Nigeria midfielder John Ogu calls on his team to boycott upcoming matches in protest at the country's government.

Misleading claims about protests against a controversial police unit have been widely shared.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Despite the strengthening of the relationship between Sudan and South Sudan, little progress has been made regarding the disputed Abyei region, the head of UN Peacekeeping told the Security Council on Thursday. 

Beyoncé said she wanted to help the anti-police brutality protesters but some were not impressed.

An organiser of protests against police brutality in Nigeria tells the BBC he saw soldiers shoot people dead.

There were violent clashes at an End Sars demonstration and protesters claim the army opened fire 'to kill'.

The UN Secretary-General on Wednesday said he was closely following recent developments across Nigeria, in the wake of reports that protesters had been shot dead and wounded, and called for “an end to reported police brutality and abuses.” 

Demonstrations against a controversial police unit have been taking place for two weeks.

The world must act now to reverse the situation in Africa’s central Sahel region, where humanitarian needs are at “a breaking point”, UN Secretary-General António Guterres told a high-level conference on Tuesday to address the burgeoning crisis. 

Unless access is urgently granted to humanitarian organizations, thousands in the Central Sahel will be “pushed into further destitution”, the UN emergency food relief agency warned on Monday.  

A BBC News Arabic investigation has uncovered systemic child abuse inside Islamic schools in Sudan.

Campaign colours and why they are so important for those in pursuit of power.

On the eve of the presidential elections in Guinea, the UN Secretary-General has called on all national stakeholders to ensure that the polls are conducted in an inclusive and peaceful manner. 

Candice Mama's father was killed by a man nicknamed "Prime Evil", yet the only way she could find peace was to forgive him.

Twelve migrants have died and others are missing after being thrown off a boat by smugglers off the coast of Djibouti in the Horn of Africa, the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported. 

Around four million girls worldwide suffer female genital mutilation every year. Although it is forbidden in Kenya, COVID-19 has led some families to revive itthe traditional practice, and a UN-supported phone helpline for victims of gender-based violence in the country has seen a big rise in calls since the pandemic hit.

A surge in armed violence, coupled with the economic and social fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, are contributing to worsening conditions for children in the Central Sahel, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported on Friday. 

Candidates and their supporters in Guinea's presidential election have had to campaign during Covid-19.

Authorities in Mali are being urged to act swiftly to apprehend those responsible for two separate attacks on Thursday against peacekeepers serving with the UN Mission in the country, MINUSMA. 

How and why did Nigeria's End Sars protests turn into End Swat protests?

Firefighters in Tanzania are struggling to tackle a number of fires on Africa's highest mountain.

The arrival of Ghanaian midfielder Thomas Partey has reignited title hopes for many Arsenal fans.

Even as they confront the COVID-19 pandemic, countries in Africa’s Great Lakes Region continue to improve political, security and economic cooperation in line with a 2013 Framework agreement, UN Special Envoy Huang Xia told the Security Council on Tuesday.