Europe migrant crisis: EU blamed for ‘soaring’ death toll

"Failing EU policies" and "cynical deals" with Libya have worsened the crisis, Amnesty says.

First African designs renowned London site

Renowned Burkina Faso architect Francis Kéré has become the first African to design the prestigious Serpentine Pavilion in London. So how did a tree inspire his design?

‘Treated like slaves’

A new movement has emerged with a new leader Nnamdi Kanu calling for Biafran independence from Nigeria.

‘Treated like slaves’

A new movement has emerged with a new leader Nnamdi Kanu calling for Biafran independence from Nigeria.

Portraits of a migrant

Portraits of Libyan migrants taken on board the vessel that rescued them.

Central African Republic: Scores killed in lorry crash

Most of the victims travelling on an overloaded vehicle are said to be market traders.

Surfer on losing leg to shark in Buffel’s Bay, S Africa

Caleb Swanpoel still feels the draw of the ocean, but is careful where he goes.

South African Zulu dancers arrived at wrong school

A South African group of Zulu dancers arrived at the wrong school due to a mix-up of addresses.

Steven Pienaar to play for South Africa’s Bidwest Wits

Steven Pienaar signs for the South African champions Bidwest Wits after his contract with English club Sunderland ended last month.

Cameroon’s Idriss Carlos Kameni moves to Turkey’s Fenerbahce

Former Cameroon goalkeeper Idriss Carlos Kameni ends his 13-year stay in Spain to complete his move to Fenerbahce.