UK to ban families of some foreign students

The announcement comes days before official statistics are expected to show record migration levels.

Sudan conflict: Air strikes and clashes as new ceasefire begins

A fresh seven-day truce is officially under way - although more hostilities have been reported.

NYSC: How Nigerian graduates serve their country

Every year thousands of Nigerian graduates across the country take part in the National Youth Service Corps, a compulsory year-long scheme.

Ethiopia’s Prince Alemayehu: Buckingham Palace rejects calls to return royal’s body

Exhuming Prince Alemayehu's body would disrupt the remains of others, Buckingham Palace says.

Dangote oil refinery launched in Nigeria

It is hoped that the plant will alleviate chronic fuel shortages in Africa's biggest oil producer.

Sudan conflict: The Eritrean refugees caught between two crises

Thousands of people find themselves stranded in South Sudan after fleeing the conflict to the north.

Sudan conflict: Army fights to keep Wadi Saeedna airbase, residents say

Paramilitaries are trying to cross the River Nile to reach the air strip, residents say.

Sudan conflict: Warring factions agree seven-day ceasefire, US says

US State Department urges military leaders to uphold agreement after past failed peace attempts.

Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari leaves legacy of kidnapping, inflation and debt

President Muhammadu Buhari was elected in 2015 on promises to make the country safer and tackle corruption.

G7 Summit: Africa seeks new role as nations eye its resources

As wealthy nations compete, Africa wants to keep more of the benefits from its natural resources.