Fears of new migrant wave as Niger decriminalises people trafficking
The move risks an influx of West African migrants into Europe, as the country lies on a key point on route to Mediterranean Sea
The move risks an influx of West African migrants into Europe, as the country lies on a key point on route to Mediterranean Sea
Museum of London study also claims ‘misogynoir’ – prejudice against women of African descent – increased deaths during 14th-century disease
Ebola, Marburg and never-before-seen infections are spilling over into Guinea’s hunter communities. Scientists fear biological catastrophe
The government says it can no longer afford current asylum policies, although critics say foreigners are being scapegoated
Scandal in France after international players extorted out of hundreds of thousands of euros in 'black magic' scam
According to a poll, many Africans say Western opposition to trophy hunting is ‘neo-colonialist’. Now the Left won’t know what to do
Footage filmed ‘in the last two weeks’ in an unnamed Sudanese city as part of Kyiv's campaign to show nowhere is safe for its enemies
Family members of those killed during fight for independence said meeting with monarch was a ‘symbolic moment’ and ‘meant a lot to everyone’
The 166-strong herd descended from animals brought from Africa by druglord Pablo Escobar will be sterilised, euthanised or relocated
Feared Allied Democratic Forces group is linked to Islamic State
Couple posed in eco-friendly vehicle outside Fort Jesus in Mombasa on their final day of state visit
Cambridge study uncovers evidence that one of humanity's oldest military strategies exists in our closest relatives
His secret talks, in violation of an embargo, made him a hero on the streets of Freetown but embarrassed the Blair government
Their Majesties attend remembrance service before going to animal sanctuary where Queen feeds elephant and pets rhino
Camilla splashes out on Christmas presents at Nairobi donkey sanctuary before being presented with a ceremonial cloak by Maasai women
EFF’s Julius Malema said when he came to power he would ensure Hamas had sufficient arms and equipment ‘to fight for their people’s freedom’
Zanzibar’s relaxed lifestyle and dramatic views have caught the attention of adventurous investors
Newlyweds David Barlow and Celia Geyer, a luxury hotel executive, from Berkshire, were ambushed by rebels linked to the IS terror group
Dutch tech company develops lightweight and affordable vehicle capable of being fuelled by the sun’s power
Food producers turn hunger to hope with techniques that boost cash crops and secure staples for their own consumption
Move is a blow to a landmark deal intended to stop migrant boats from crossing the Mediterranean and reaching Italy
Charles will take time during first Commonwealth visit of his reign to 'deepen his understanding of wrongs suffered' during Mau Mau revolt
Aly Hogarth-Hall was at a Sierra Leone hospital in 1993 when she met 18-year-old Catherine Conteh who desperately needed a caesarean section