Once unknown Nigerian ‘masterpiece’ by Ben Enwonwu up for sale

Experts did not know of Ben Enwonwu's Court of the Oba of Benin until it was offered for sale.

Once unknown Nigerian ‘masterpiece’ by Ben Enwonwu up for sale

Experts did not know of Ben Enwonwu's Court of the Oba of Benin until it was offered for sale.

Africa’s week in pictures: 2-8 October 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Africa’s week in pictures: 2-8 October 2020

A selection of the week's best photos from across the continent and beyond.

Why Trump wants Sudan to befriend Israel

With Sudan desperate for sanctions to be lifted, the US and Israel have spotted an opportunity.

Why Trump wants Sudan to befriend Israel

With Sudan desperate for sanctions to be lifted, the US and Israel have spotted an opportunity.

Mali hostages: Sophie Pétronin and Soumaïla Cissé freed in prisoner swap

Sophie Pétronin and Soumaïla Cissé are among four people released by their hostage-takers.

Sophie Pétronin: Hostages released in Mali prisoner swap

Four people abducted in Mali, including 75-year-old French aid worker Sophie Pétronin, are released.

Chaïma: Algeria women protest over teen’s rape and murder

The brutal killing of a 19-year-old draws protests in several cities and on social media.

Nigerian makes final shortlist for top WTO post

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Yoo Myung-hee are the final two candidates vying to lead the organisation.