The paramilitary group is accused of the "systematic" murder of men and boys and brutal sexual violence.

Nigeria appoint former Mali boss Eric Chelle as the new coach of the Super Eagles, tasking the 47-year-old with earning qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

Former Premier League striker Emmanuel Adebayor says the gun attack on the Togo team 15 years ago has made "a huge difference" in his life.

The Afropop singer began her musical career in the 1980s and also appeared in popular TV series.

Cerebral palsy is believed to be one of the most common neurological disorders in Nigeria.

Mubarak Bala was jailed for blasphemy in a case that attracted criticism from rights groups.

Abidjan residents and environmentalists raise concerns after part of the same shipment was dumped in the UK.

Provides an overview of Ghana, including key dates and facts about this west African country.

John Mahama was elected on his pledges to solve the economic crisis but won't find it easy, analysts say.

Members of the Special Boat Service are facing a probe over an operation two years ago.

The French president said Sahel nations owed their sovereignty to France's anti-terror intervention.

More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.

More than 80 young Kenyans have gone missing in recent months, with many blaming the security forces.

Capoeira, a sport mixing martial art and dance, is one of Brazil’s biggest cultural exports. Now a new generation of African children are rediscovering its appeal and African roots.

Venâncio Mondlane left Mozambique shortly before last October's elections, which he says he won.

Blouin ran in the same circles as liberation icons like Patrice Lumumba, Kwame Nkrumah and Sékou Touré.

A silent asthma epidemic could be affecting millions of people in Africa. It’s estimated almost half of all the asthma sufferers in the world live on the continent, but many face barriers to diagnosis and treatment. Dorcas Wangira, the BBC’s Africa Health Correspondent in Nairobi, Kenya talks us through the growing body of research looking into how asthma is affecting children and teens in Africa. We also hear from Doyin Ogunye, a campaigner for better air quality in Lagos, Nigeria, about the links between asthma and air pollution. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: Josh Jenkins, Mora Morrison, Carolyne Kiambo and Maria Clara Montoya Editor: Rosanna La-Falce

The gold and money was allegedly hidden under the seats of the vehicle they were travelling in.

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.

The authorities want vehicles to switch to gas but the transition has been hampered by a lack of filling stations.