Ghanaian died ‘in plain sight’ at UK detention centre

"Gross failures" led to Prince Fosu's death from malnutrition, dehydration and hypothermia, an inquest finds.

Libya conflict: ‘Stressed’ Ghassan Salame resigns as UN envoy

Ghassan Salame says he cannot take any more stress trying to broker peace in the country.

Cameroonian filmmaker: ‘Why I made a film for £5,000’

Oliver Assoua credits his love of film to his family being one of the few in his area to own a VHS player.

Guinea-Bissau’s Cipriano Cassamá quits amid ‘death threats’

Guinea-Bissau, which has a history of coups, had two presidents following disputed elections.

Confederation Cup: Hosts struggle in last eight first legs

None of the hosts of the Confederation Cup quarter-final first legs manage to register victories.

Letter from Africa: Ethiopia’s lost Armenian community

A church and a social club remain as echoes of a once thriving group which played an important role in the country.

UK military gears up for deployment in Mali

Troops will join a mission in Mali to help combat the world's fastest growing Islamist-led insurgency.

Training troops for the ‘world’s most dangerous’ peacekeeping mission

The British Army is preparing to send troops into Mali, to join a UN peacekeeping mission.

Training troops for the ‘world’s most dangerous’ peacekeeping mission

The British Army is preparing to send troops into Mali, to join a UN peacekeeping mission.

Emmanuel Amuneke explains Egypt’s El-Makkasa role change

Former Nigeria international Emmanuel Amuneke explains his job title at Egyptian side Misr El-Makkasa has changed and he is happy with the role