Namibia at COP27: ‘Rich countries don’t care about climate’

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Namibia's President Hage Geingob insisted 'we can address our own problems' despite adding that 'rich countries don't care about climate'.

Twitter lays off staff at its only Africa office in Ghana

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The staff tell the BBC they are insulted after receiving an email about the need for cost cutting.

Senegal forward Sadio Mane is a doubt for World Cup after leg injury

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Sadio Mane is a doubt for the World Cup after sustaining an injury just 13 days before Senegal play their first game in Qatar.

Alaa Abdel Fattah: British-Egyptian activist’s family demand proof of life

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Alaa Abdel Fattah's family have not heard from him since Sunday, when he started refusing water.

South African ex-President FW de Klerk’s Nobel Peace Prize medal stolen

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FW de Klerk won the prize alongside Nelson Mandela for their efforts to end the apartheid system.

Ali Bin Nasser: ‘Hand of God’ ball proceeds ‘a gift’ for Tunisian referee

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The proceeds from selling the ball used to score two of the most famous goals in World Cup history will be 'a gift' for Tunisian referee Ali Bin Nasser after a long career.

Sadio Mane: Senegal forward injured 13 days before World Cup as Bayern Munich thrash Werder Bremen 6-1

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Sadio Mane went off injured 13 days before he is due to play in the World Cup in Bayern Munich's Bundesliga thrashing of Werder Bremen.

France calls time on anti-jihadist Operation Barkhane in Sahel

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The Ukraine war shows France's military might be better directed elsewhere than a thankless campaign.

Why Kenya is turning to genetically modified crops to help with drought

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The government sees them as a way to lessen the impact of a lack of rain but some farmers are wary.

Alaa Abdel Fattah: Egyptian MP confronts sister of jailed activist

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Amr Darwish is removed from a COP27 meeting after defending the detention of Alaa Abdel Fattah.