Libya crisis: Fighting flares on outskirts of Tripoli

The UN's Libya envoy has insisted that a planned conference on possible new elections will go ahead.

William Troost-Ekong: ‘Playing for Nigeria best decision ever’

Udinese defender William Troost-Ekong says switching allegiance from the Netherlands to Nigeria was his best career decision ever.

Sudan: Protesters converge on army headquarters in Khartoum

It's the first time protests have reached the building in Khartoum, near the presidential compound.

Egypt tomb: Mummified mice found in ‘beautiful’ ancient chamber

The highly decorated chamber, in the desert near the Nile, is thought to be more than 2,000 years old.

Egypt tomb: Mummified mice found in ‘beautiful’ ancient chamber

The highly decorated chamber, in the desert near the Nile, is thought to be more than 2,000 years old.

Morocco court upholds Hirak movement protesters’ sentences

A Casablanca court confirms prison sentences of up to 20 years for a group of Moroccan activists.

Meet the tyre sculptor of Lagos

Nkochwa Ernest's artwork made from discarded tyres is now being shown in a major Nigerian gallery.

How Algeria’s army sacrificed a president to keep power

Algeria's president and the head of the army were close so why did the army cut the president loose?

Libya fighting prompts condemnation by G7 and UN

The self-styled Libyan National Army is marching on Tripoli, prompting international concern.

Libya fighting prompts condemnation by G7 and UN

The self-styled Libyan National Army is marching on Tripoli, prompting international concern.