Dozens of elephants killed near Botswana wildlife sanctuary

Conservationists found 87 elephant carcasses while conducting a wildlife survey in the country.

Fifa’s best player: Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah in final three

Cristiano Ronaldo, Luka Modric and Mohamed Salah are the finalists for the Best Fifa Men's Player award for 2018.

China-Africa summit: Xi denies money being spent on vanity projects

China's president announces $60bn (£42bn) in aid and loans to boost development in Africa.

Migrant crisis: Mediterranean crossings deadlier than ever – UNHCR

Traffickers are taking greater risks as Libyan coastguards ramp up surveillance, a UN report says.

Bristol City’s Al Ahadji Sesay excited by Sierra Leone chance

Young Bristol City goalkeeper, Al Hadji Sesay, is delighted to get his first call up to the Sierra Leone national team.

Bristol City’s Al Ahadji Sesay excited by Sierra Leone chance

Young Bristol City goalkeeper, Al Hadji Sesay, is delighted to get his first call up to the Sierra Leone national team.

Should Africa be wary of Chinese debt?

African countries have shown a healthy appetite for Chinese loans but some experts now worry that the continent is gorging on debt, and could soon choke.

Should Africa be wary of Chinese debt?

African countries have shown a healthy appetite for Chinese loans but some experts now worry that the continent is gorging on debt, and could soon choke.

Down by the sea…

Building two new homes next to a site of special scientific interest presented challenges but the final result speaks for itself

Hundreds escape Libya prison amid deadly clashes in Tripoli

Some 400 detainees force open the doors of a prison near Tripoli as militias battle in the capital.