Kagame critic barred from Rwanda’s presidential race
By BCC Kigali Diane Rwigara, an outspoken critic of Rwandan President Kagame, has been barred from standing in next month’s...
International
Dozens of gold miners trapped in Nigeria
By BBC Nigeria Dozens of gold miners are trapped underground after a pit collapsed in central Nigeria. The incident happened...
Modi set to take oath on June 8 as allies pledge support
By Reuters Mumbai Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to be sworn-in for a record-equaling third term on June...
Over 100 prisoners escape after rain damages Nigerian prison
By BCC Abuja More than 100 prisoners have escaped from a jail near Nigeria's capital after heavy rain damaged part...
