Gabon country profile
Provides an overview of Gabon, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
2023-09-01 23:56
Gabon coup leaders name General Brice Oligui Nguema as new leader
Brice Oligui Nguema is named transitional leader after the overthrow of President Ali Bongo.
2023-08-31 08:54
French ambassador in Niger stays put, defies junta's deadline to quit the country
France's ambassador to Niger is staying put in the West African country in defiance of an ultimatum by its military rulers ordering his exit within 48 hours on Friday.
2023-08-30 01:24
Lebanon country profile
Provides an overview of Lebanon, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.
2023-08-29 21:26
Luxembourg country profile
Provides an overview of Luxembourg, including key dates and facts about this west European country.
2023-08-28 16:24
Evidence found of German mass execution by French Resistance after D-Day
Casings and coins at a site in central France suggest prisoners were shot by the French Resistance after D-Day.
2023-08-27 09:19
Niger journalist: I lie awake at night fearing they will arrest me
Daily life since the coup is a struggle, says a BBC journalist whose identity we are protecting.
2023-08-26 18:16
Niger orders French ambassador to leave the country within 48 hours
Niger's junta ordered the French ambassador in Niamey on Friday to leave the country within 48 hours, according to the Nigerien Foreign Ministry.
2023-08-26 12:53
Central African Republic country profile
Provides an overview of the Central African Republic, including key facts about this African state.
2023-08-22 19:46
Marseille police officers arrested over death during rioting
Mohamed Bendriss may have died after being hit by a police weapon during the unrest earlier this summer.
2023-08-09 02:52
Marseille riots: French officer in custody row admits firing riot gun
The policeman has been detained since a 22-year-old man was disfigured in Marseille last month.
2023-08-03 19:46
Rwanda media guide
An overview of the media in Rwanda, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-07-31 22:52