Sudan conflict: Brit who lived by embassy left without help – family

Despite repeated calls for help, the man and his disabled wife were not assisted, his family says.

How do UK visa changes affect foreign students?

A clampdown on student visas means many Nigerian students won't be allowed to come to the UK with their families.

Fulgence Kayishema: Rwandan accused of killing 2,000 in church arrested

Fulgence Kayishema is accused over the killing of more than 2,000 people sheltering in a church.

Sierra Leone’s iconic cotton tree felled by storm

The Freetown landmark was a symbol of liberty for early settlers and appeared on banknotes.

Why Turkey’s election is being closely followed in Africa

Whoever wins Sunday's Turkish presidential run-off cannot ignore the country's growing ties with Africa.

Kenyan female caddy turns ‘desperation’ into making a living

Kenyan caddy Virginia Karemi Njeri says she was 'desperate' when she took up a career in golf but the sport has turned her life around.

UK immigration: YouTube influencer says ‘some people hide behind studentship’

A YouTuber who advises Nigerians on coming to the UK says some students are motivated by work not study.

South Africa load-shedding: The roots of Eskom’s power problem

How corruption backed by a criminal network have led to South Africa's worst-ever power cuts.

Sudan ceasefire: Khartoum largely quiet, residents say

For the first time since conflict erupted there appears to be relative peace in Sudan's capital.

South Africa could become failed state, says ANC’s Fikile Mbalula

Fikile Mbalula says that incessant power cuts in South Africa have "made a mess of our country".