Africa

A deadly explosion at a fruit and vegetable market in Yola has killed 32 and wounded 80 people.

Home Secretary says crisis must be tackled by returning refugees to Africa from Europe.

LifeStraw's Follow the Liters campaign gives access to safe water in schools in Kenya.

The company has been marred by an array of controversies surrounding its drivers.

Magufuli's victory extends the rule of the CCM party, which has been ruling the country since independence.

Study finds lion populations across Africa will halve over the next 20 years.

Security agencies indicate that lone wolf attacks could be carried out by Boko Haram or Isis militants at the third #IAFS.

The women were released after paying fines but warned not to wear full veils in public.

The Pacific Ocean phenomenon has global impact on weather patterns causing droughts and heavy rains.

Migrants travelling across Serbia continue to pour into the Hungarian border area.

Three women, including a minor, allege they were raped by UN peacekeepers in Central African Republic.

Pakistan found to have highest incidents of women needing healthcare following unsafe abortions.

Decision comes 10 days after ban imposed in wake of killing of much-loved big cat.

Foreign Secretary said tighter security needed at Calais to stop desperate migrants 'marauding'.

General Adolphe Nshimirimana's vehicle attacked with rockets and machine guns.

Girl, aged about 10, detonates herself in busy market area in Nigerian city of Damaturu in Yobe.

Flavia Pansieri, who earlier admitted negligence, steps down as deputy high commissioner for human rights.

At least 23 people were killed when 80 Boko Haram militants stormed border village in Cameroon.

A new trade agreement is set to deliver major economic progress in Africa

Surprise attack by leopard caught tour guide Curtis Plumb off guard, biting and savaging his arm.

Farmers and villagers in Tanzania say that development and promises by companies and governments never materialise.

Al-Qaeda releases 19-minute video showing masked jihadist speaking in clear English accent.

TPG and Satya's $1bn PE fund will invest across Africa in telecoms, finance, healthcare and consumer areas.

The ICC has secured just two convictions in almost 20 years since it was set up in 1998.

Nigeria and its neighbours agreed on Thursday (11 June) to set up a joint military force to counter Boko Haram.

Treaty, known as Tripartite Free Trade Area (TFTA), will be officially unveiled at upcoming summit of African Union this weekend in South Africa.

Daniel Mekonnen says that he has received death threats for his work in Eritrean diaspora

A Mozambique government-backed survey showed a 48% decline in elephant numbers from just over 20,000 to an estimated 10,300.

Alyssa Carter has helped raising money to buy two trained Belgian shepherd dogs to fight rhino poachers in Mahikeng.

UN refugee agency says over 105,000 people have fled to neighbouring countries to escape political violence in Burundi.