Mozambique: Why IS is so hard to defeat in Mozambique

The jihadists appear to be aiming to create their own self-declared "caliphate".

Ivory Coast’s ex-President Gbagbo free to go home after ICC acquittal

Laurent Gbagbo's supporters are jubilant after the global war crimes court upholds his acquittal.

Swiss hostage in Mali: Remains of missionary identified

Béatrice Stöckli had been working in Timbuktu when she was kidnapped by jihadists in 2016.

Niger ‘coup’ thwarted days before inauguration

The government said armed attackers tried to seize the presidential palace overnight.

Suez Canal: Egypt begins inquiry into cargo ship’s grounding

Investigators will try to establish why a giant container ship, Ever Given, ran aground last week.

Suez Canal: Egypt begins inquiry into cargo ship’s grounding

Investigators will try to establish why a giant container ship, Ever Given, ran aground last week.

Tunisia protests: Why are young Tunisians protesting?

Thousands of young Tunisians have been demanding change as they strive to live in and shape the post-revolution dream.

Tunisia protests: Why are young Tunisians protesting?

Thousands of young Tunisians have been demanding change as they strive to live in and shape the post-revolution dream.

Africa Cup of Nations: Sierra Leone-Benin qualifier delayed over Covid row

The Africa Cup of Nations qualifier between Sierra Leone and Benin has been delayed after Benin contest the validity of at least five positive Covid-19 tests within their squad.

Africa Cup of Nations: Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and Ethiopia qualify

Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania and Ethiopia confirm their places at next year's Nations Cup finals in Cameroon.