Mauritius oil spill: ‘We want to protect our island’

Young locals are helping to prevent environmental damage after an oil leak from a ship that ran aground.

Algeria’s lessons from The Plague in the age of coronavirus

Finding parallels between the famous novel and how Algeria is coping with coronavirus amid political upheaval.

Migrant rescue: UN urges help as 200 taken off Banksy rescue boat

Almost 400 migrants rescued by three ships in the Mediterranean must be allowed to disembark, it says.

Mauritius oil spill: Thousands march in Port Louis

Massive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered.

Mauritius oil spill: Thousands march in Port Louis

Massive amounts of oil spilled into a wildlife sanctuary, and 39 dead dolphins have been discovered.

Nathaniel Julius: South Africa police arrested for killing teen

Nathaniel Julius, who had Down's syndrome, was out to buy biscuits when he got shot, his family says.

Nathaniel Julius: South Africa police arrested for killing teen

Nathaniel Julius, who had Down's syndrome, was out to buy biscuits when he got shot, his family says.

Mercy Beguma’s family cancels memorial service

The father of a Ugandan woman found dead in Glasgow says the family is awaiting more information about her death.

Mercy Baguma’s family cancels memorial service

The father of a Ugandan woman found dead in Glasgow says the family is awaiting more information about her death.

Tito Mboweni: South Africa’s finance minster known for a Twitter roast chicken fail

South Africa's Tito Mboweni is fearless on Twitter, rowing with officials and sharing cooking skills.