Saving the world’s last West African giraffes in Niger

The highly threatened subspecies has been brought back to a reserve in Niger after a 50-year absence.

Gabon’s President Ali Bongo shown in Moroccan hospital video

President Ali Bongo appears in a video in a Moroccan hospital after weeks of rumours about his health.

Giulio Regeni: Italy names Egyptian police in murdered student case

Rome investigates five security officials over the death of a Cambridge University student in 2016.

Nigeria’s secret service arrest ‘fake first lady’

A woman used false identities to get into the presidential villa to allegedly run business scams.

Brighton’s Gaetan Bong missed ‘the love’ with Cameroon

Brighton defender Gaetan Bong explains why he is back playing for the Cameroon national side.

Burundi: Inside the Secret Killing House

Former agents say Burundi's security services are running secret torture and detention sites to silence dissent.

Burundi: Inside the Secret Killing House

Former agents say Burundi's security services are running secret torture and detention sites to silence dissent.

South Africa: Taking on a mining giant and winning

After a decade-long battle, a small South African community stopped its land being turned into a titanium mine.

Kenyan convicted over kidnap case is ‘innocent’, says British victim

Jude Tebbutt, whose husband was killed when she was taken hostage by pirates, speaks out over the case.

Boris Becker drops bankruptcy immunity claim

The move means a planned auction of the ex-tennis champion's trophies and memorabilia can go ahead.