Ex-Shell boss tasked with cleaning up Nigeria’s oil sector
President Tinubu restructures the NNPC, a company which has long struggled with corruption allegations.
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Death sentence overturned for three Americans over DR Congo coup attempt
The Americans are among 37 people sentenced to death last September by a military court.
Nigeria’s spectacular horse parade closing Ramadan
In the city of Dutse, thousands filled the streets to celebrate a centuries-old festival.
BBC finds fear, loss and hope in Sudan’s ruined capital after army victory
Our correspondent enters Khartoum just days after Sudan’s army recaptured it from the Rapid Support Forces after a six-month offensive.
Zimbabwe police arrest dozens in wake of protests
A total of 95 people are charged with promoting “public violence” and for “breaches of peace”.
Zambia president orders ministers to stop sleeping in cabinet
Hakainde Hichilema says some are dozing off because of “indulgence” and a lack of self-control.
Outrage in Somalia after man says he married missing eight-year-old
Her family had not seen her for six months before she was found with a man claiming to be her husband.