Madagascar president’s herbal tonic fails to halt Covid-19 spike

Cases of Covid-19 in Madagascar quadrupled over a month despite the president pushing an unproven remedy.

Mauritius oil spill: Are major incidents less frequent?

Oil slicks can lead to major environmental disasters but industry experts say regulations are now much tighter.

Africa’s week in pictures: 7- 13 August 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Mocimboa da Praia: Mozambique battles for port seized by IS

It says Islamists who seized a city near lucrative gas reserves are using local people as human shields.

Mocimboa da Praia: Mozambique battles for port seized by IS

It says Islamists who seized a city near lucrative gas reserves are using local people as human shields.

Ugandan athlete Joshua Cheptegei aims to return with a world record

Ugandan world champion Joshua Cheptegei is aiming for a second world record in his second race in six months.

GAA: The African fishermen taking up gaelic football

A number of men from Ghana are taking up GAA after working in Ardglass for the last year.

Why the Mauritius oil spill is so serious

The location of the Mauritian oil spill means the environmental consequences of the incident could be wide-ranging

Beirut blast: The other countries with dangerous dumps of explosives

The blast in Beirut is a reminder that tonnes of dangerous materials are being stored in several countries.

Beirut blast: The other countries with dangerous dumps of explosives

The blast in Beirut is a reminder that tonnes of dangerous materials are being stored in several countries.