BBC World Service - Focus on Africa

Niger: ECOWAS force on standby

ECOWAS leaders say all options are still on the table in Niger, following their summit

There has been a shortage of subsidized bread in Tunisia

The coup leaders have refused demands to hand power back to the elected government

There are concerns the Russian mercenary group may be gaining influence in the country

BBC Africa Eye reveals mistreatment of elderly people at a care home in Kenya

BBC Africa Eye reveals mistreatment of elderly people at a care home in Kenya

The ban follows recent protests and the dissolution of Senegal’s main opposition party

Cryptocurrency firm Worldcoin has been banned from registering new users

Burkina Faso and Mali warn ECOWAS not to use force to restore President Bazoum

Morocco and Madagascar have also made gains against the deadly habit