![Somalis with albinism: Pelted with stones and raw eggs](/i/c/f56a799c-5f4f-9dc7-5332-3420a2f9c584.webp)
Somalis with albinism: Pelted with stones and raw eggs
People with albinism are tackling prejudice, while the diaspora is helping to makes their lives easier.
2023-09-05 07:23
![What is Russia's Wagner group, and what has happened to its leader?](/i/c/3aca2bbc-8296-b461-56a9-de4a02cdd989.webp)
What is Russia's Wagner group, and what has happened to its leader?
Russian officials have confirmed Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin died in a plane crash on 23 August.
2023-08-29 16:25
![Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death](/i/c/e7429056-c3dc-4e17-f2e3-968106030fdd.webp)
Wagner in Africa: Precarious future after Prigozhin's reported death
Its leader followed a long line of mercenaries in Africa, but his group faces an uncertain future.
2023-08-26 09:54
![US says airstrike kills 5 al-Shabaab terrorists in Somalia](/i/c/93d52b38-236f-113e-9b0d-80dcfdb74b58.webp)
US says airstrike kills 5 al-Shabaab terrorists in Somalia
The US military conducted an airstrike killing five al-Shabaab terrorists on Tuesday, US Africa Command said in a statement.
2023-08-17 23:17
![Niger media guide](/i/c/2c380ca8-9391-d44a-af4b-c99656305ab1.webp)
Niger media guide
An overview of the media in Niger, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
2023-08-04 16:57
![Somalia sorry for fielding record slow sprinter](/i/c/1605fcf3-5622-8646-0ab6-0ce54759d24b.webp)
Somalia sorry for fielding record slow sprinter
Nasra Abubakar Ali took 22 seconds to complete the 100m sprint at the World University Games in China.
2023-08-03 01:50
![Niger power blackouts blamed on coup sanctions](/i/c/24ca52b5-4794-aab3-51ec-9536006d8eb1.webp)
Niger power blackouts blamed on coup sanctions
Nigeria reportedly cuts electricity supplies to increase pressure on the military junta.
2023-08-02 23:24
![Niger coup: France evacuating citizens after embassy attack](/i/c/df5b5a10-6e27-a80c-1be7-8f48e9f32c8c.webp)
Niger coup: France evacuating citizens after embassy attack
It comes amid growing anti-French sentiment, with its embassy recently coming under attack.
2023-08-02 03:49
![Niger military coup: What you need to know](/i/c/f0c47414-5bb5-c47d-ccc9-c8cf858bcee7.webp)
Niger military coup: What you need to know
After the elected president is overthrown, here’s why it matters for the region, Russia and the West.
2023-07-29 01:59
![Niger country profile](/i/c/0293b490-f060-6582-f17c-6cce0fec4a54.webp)
Niger country profile
Provides an overview of Niger, including key dates and facts about this west African country.
2023-07-28 18:56
![You've got Mali: MoD accidentally emails Russia ally](/i/c/8e087923-4939-561a-fb56-b9ba8b39ff93.webp)
You've got Mali: MoD accidentally emails Russia ally
Defence officials say the emails did not contain information that could compromise operational security.
2023-07-28 10:23
![Ukraine war: UK criticised for 'lack of understanding' of Wagner's activities in Africa](/i/c/05106175-275b-9e85-6b56-67acbc72896c.webp)
Ukraine war: UK criticised for 'lack of understanding' of Wagner's activities in Africa
A new report says that for 10 years the British government under-estimated the Russian mercenary group.
2023-07-26 11:49