Mali: Five factors that made the coup more likely

Five factors that made the coup against former Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta more likely.

Mali coup: Military junta seeks transitional president

President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta was forced to resign on Tuesday after being detained by soldiers.

Coronavirus in Africa: ‘Signs of hope’ as cases level off

Health experts express "cautious optimism" that "the curve is beginning to bend" in Africa.

Ancient Egypt: Mummified animals ‘digitally unwrapped’ in 3D scans

The snake, bird and cat, from Swansea University's collection, are at least 2,000 years old.

Nigerian ballet dancer Anthony Mmesoma Madu gets scholarship following viral video

An 11-year-old Nigerian boy, whose ballet dancing in the rain went viral, is offered a scholarship in the US.

Mali coup: UN joins global condemnation of military takeover

President Keïta was forced to resign after being detained by soldiers.

Dozens of migrants die in shipwreck off Libya – UN

The UN reports the deaths of at least 45 people in the largest shipwreck off Libya's coast this year.

Jose Clayton: The Brazilian footballer who is more at home in Tunisia

Brazil-born Jose Clayton is 'in love with Tunisia' and still lives there more than 25 years after moving to North Africa to play football.

Jose Clayton: The Brazilian footballer who is more at home in Tunisia

Brazil-born Jose Clayton is 'in love with Tunisia' and still lives there more than 25 years after moving to North Africa to play football.

Body of Sudanese migrant found on French beach

French politicians believe the Sudanese 16-year-old was trying to cross the English Channel to the UK.