The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to deal decisively with individuals involved in post-election violence and vandalism, regardless of their party Read More... The post Deal

In the West African nation of Niger, killings by insurgents have surged since the military seized power in a coup, expelled U.S. and European troops and stopped negotiations with Islamist groups.

Two fishermen tell the BBC why they have decided to become pirates in search of big ransoms.