Cyclone Gati eyes Somalia

The storm with sustained winds of around 60 mph is set to bring torrential rain to the African country. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka braces for stormy weather next week. Louise Lear has details.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: PM gives Tigray forces 72 hours to surrender

People in the region's capital are told to "save themselves" as the army advances on the city.

Burkina Faso election takes place amid jihadist threat

It is on the frontline of an Islamist insurgency and at least 400,000 people were unable to register to vote.

Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: Debretsion Gebremichael, the man at the heart of the conflict

War veteran and ex-minister Debretsion Gebremichael now leads the struggle against the government.

Kenyan online cartel is luring girls to orgies, police warn

Police say they have rescued teenage girls being targeted online during the coronavirus lockdown.

Canary Islands to provide emergency shelter for 7,000 migrants

The Spanish island chain has been overwhelmed by more than 18,000 arrivals this year.

Tigray crisis: Three consequences of the crisis in Ethiopia

Three consequences of the ongoing crisis in Tigray.

Ethiopia crisis: Ceasefire calls as army claims progress in Tigray

Aid agencies say they are unable to reach civilians affected by fierce fighting in the Tigray region.

Nigerian Precious Achiuwa talks about being snapped up by Miami Heat from the NBA draft.

Nigerian Precious Achiuwa talks about being snapped up by Miami Heat from the NBA draft.

Egypt arrests: UN condemns detention of human rights advocates

Three members of the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights, including its head, have been detained.