Migrant crisis: Scores feared drowned off Libyan coast

Three survivors said most of those who drowned were Pakistani nationals.

Africa’s week in pictures: 26 January – 2 February 2018

A selection of the best photos from across Africa this week.

Eritreans shot in French mass brawl

An Afghan is suspected of shooting at a queue for food handouts, critically injured four Eritreans.

South Africa gold mine: All 955 trapped workers freed

The South African workers had been stuck since Wednesday, when a power cut stopped the lifts.

Egypt election: Al-Sisi one of two remaining candidates

This presidential race started out with seven candidates, but is down to only two. Here's why.

Sabrina Simader : Kenya’s ‘Snow Leopard’ aiming for Olympic glory

Sabrina Simader is the first Kenyan woman to compete in alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics.

Sabrina Simader : Kenya’s ‘Snow Leopard’ aiming for Olympic glory

Sabrina Simader is the first Kenyan woman to compete in alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics.

Sabrina Simader : Kenya’s ‘Snow Leopard’ aiming for Olympic glory

Sabrina Simader is the first Kenyan woman to compete in alpine skiing at the Winter Olympics.

Zimbabwe opposition leader ‘attacked’ on campaign trail

Joice Mujuru's NPP party says she was pelted with stones in an act of political violence.

South Africa gold mine: About 950 workers trapped underground

A storm knocked electricity out, preventing lifts from bringing nightshift workers to the surface.