Libyan Manchester attacker ‘was brainwashed’

A former friend of Manchester bomber Salman Abedi says he met so-called Islamic State in Libya.

Woman arrested in Liberia torture probe

The 51-year-old suspect was arrested in east London and a second property was also searched.

Over 40 people ‘die of thirst’ in Sahara Desert

The group were travelling from West Africa to Libya and their truck broke down, six survivors say.

Senegal eliminated from U-20 World Cup

Senegal's young Lions of Teranga exit the Fifa Under-20 World Cup in South Korea after a 1-0 defeat to Mexico.

Ethiopia blocks internet ‘to stop exam cheats’

One government official claimed the blackout was designed to prevent online leaks of exam papers.

Twins in sub-Saharan Africa ‘more likely to die’ in early childhood

The first study to look at twins in the region says urgent improvements are needed.

All that glitters

In our series of letters from African journalists, veteran Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on the "galamsey" phenomenon.

All that glitters

In our series of letters from African journalists, veteran Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on the "galamsey" phenomenon.