UK immigration: YouTube influencer says ‘some people hide behind studentship’

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A YouTuber who advises Nigerians on coming to the UK says some students are motivated by work not study.

South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom’s power problem

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How corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa's worst-ever power cuts.

Sudan ceasefire: Khartoum largely quiet, residents say

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For the first time since conflict erupted there appears to be relative peace in Sudan's capital.

South Africa could become failed state, says ANC’s Fikile Mbalula

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Fikile Mbalula says that incessant power cuts in South Africa have "made a mess of our country".

UK to ban families of some foreign students

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The announcement comes days before official statistics are expected to show record migration levels.

Sudan conflict: Air strikes and clashes as new ceasefire begins

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A fresh seven-day truce is officially under way - although more hostilities have been reported.

NYSC: How Nigerian graduates serve their country

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Every year thousands of Nigerian graduates across the country take part in the National Youth Service Corps, a compulsory year-long scheme.

Ethiopia’s Prince Alemayehu: Buckingham Palace rejects calls to return royal’s body

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Exhuming Prince Alemayehu's body would disrupt the remains of others, Buckingham Palace says.

Dangote oil refinery launched in Nigeria

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It is hoped that the plant will alleviate chronic fuel shortages in Africa's biggest oil producer.

Sudan conflict: The Eritrean refugees caught between two crises

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Thousands of people find themselves stranded in South Sudan after fleeing the conflict to the north.