Libya: Thousands of migrants and refugees camp on UN’s doorstep

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Thousands of people are on the streets after fleeing overcrowded detention centres in Libya's capital.

Sudan coup: Khartoum barricaded by pro-democracy activists

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Three people were reportedly killed and 100 wounded after a crackdown on mass protests on Saturday.

‘As a child I saw the plane crash that killed my sisters’

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Harriet was waving her sisters off when the plane left the runway and burned. Now she's finding others linked to the tragedy.

The white student braving racial politics in South Africa

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Jess Griesel faces a backlash for joining a party that backs the interests of poor black South Africans.

Sudan coup: Three killed in protests against military takeover

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Activists say security forces fired live rounds and tear gas at crowds, injuring around 100 people.

How lifting Kenya’s curfew may push revellers to get jabbed

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Kenyans are loving their freedom as Covid restrictions ease, but vaccination rates are alarmingly low.

COP26: African climate activists’ message to world leaders

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Young climate activists from Africa share their message to world leaders at COP26.

Covid: Call for rich nations to airlift millions of surplus vaccines

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It would be unethical to waste doses while thousands are dying with Covid daily, former world leaders say.

Africa’s week in pictures: 22-28 October 2021

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A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond.

Ethiopia food crisis: Why does PM have a problem with wheat aid?

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Ethiopia has been increasing its wheat production, but this is yet to catch up with growing wheat demand.