US says Russia sent jets to Libya ‘mercenaries’

Russia urges peace talks as the US accuses it of meddling in the Libya conflict.

Zambian jailed gay couple pardoned in presidential amnesty

Their 15-year sentence triggered a diplomatic row resulting in the recalling of the US ambassador.

Coronavirus: Egypt doctors accuse government over medics’ deaths

A union says the health ministry bears "full responsibility" for doctors' deaths from Covid-19.

Trafficked Nigerian women rescued from Lebanon

The 50 return home a month after a woman working as a maid in Beirut was put up for sale on Facebook.

Trafficked Nigerian women rescued from Lebanon

The 50 return home a month after a woman working as a maid in Beirut was put up for sale on Facebook.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Smokers fume at cigarette ban

The government is to ease lockdown restrictions and allow the sale of alcohol - but not cigarettes.

Coronavirus in Sudan exposes new leaders

Some medics have refused to work and elderly people have been dying, writes Zeinab Mohammed Salih.

Coronavirus in South Africa: President Ramaphosa says outbreak will get worse

Cyril Ramaphosa nevertheless announces an easing of the lockdown, and that alcohol sales can resume.

South African President Ramaphosa says outbreak will get worse

Cyril Ramaphosa said the worst is still ahead while announcing an ease in lockdown measures.

Coronavirus in South Africa: Outbreak closes AngloGold Ashanti mine

The Mponeng mine, the world's deepest, only resumed operations in April following a national lockdown.