Burkina Faso ‘foils coup plot by forces loyal to Compaore’
Burkina Faso has foiled a coup plot by forces loyal to ousted President Blaise Compaore and arrested at least 10 people, a minster says. BBC News – Africa
Burkina Faso has foiled a coup plot by forces loyal to ousted President Blaise Compaore and arrested at least 10 people, a minster says. BBC News – Africa
The Ethiopian authorities have detained more than 1,600 people as they try to boost security under the state of emergency, a government minister tells the BBC. BBC News – Africa
The son of renowned Nigerian environmental activist Ken Saro-Wiwa, who was executed more than 20 years ago, has died after a brief illness, local media report. BBC News – Africa
Nigerian footballer Izu Joseph dies after being shot in the south of the country. BBC News – Africa
Countries meeting in Rwanda have agreed a “monumental” deal to phase out gases used in fridges that are worsening global warming. BBC News – Africa
Nigeria’s president responds to criticism of his government from his wife by saying she belongs in his kitchen, living room and “the other room”. BBC News – Africa