‘Hundreds’ escape Boko Haram captivity

Nigeria's army claims a recent military operation has allowed 700 Boko Haram captives to escape.

Southampton’s Sofiane Boufal: No World Cup Pressure on Morocco

Southampton's Sofiane Boufal insists that Morocco "have nothing to lose" when they head to the World Cup in Russia later this year.

China’s ban on ivory trade comes into force

The ban on all trade in ivory is being hailed as a major step towards protecting elephants.

What home comforts keep this UN peacekeeper going?

UN peacekeeper Major Michelle Kayanda from Zambia tells us about life as a female peacekeeper in the Central African Republic.