Laila Soueif is to meet the foreign secretary, who in opposition called for the release of Alaa Abd el-Fattah The British-born mother of an Egyptian
Wars have spread and intensified, with far-reaching impacts on global economic growth and food security, according to latest Conflict Intensity Index The proportion of the
Biggest tiger farms outside Asia are operating freely in South Africa, Four Paws animal charity says The largest tiger farms outside Asia are operating freely
Commitment by Mogadishu’s largest single lender is latest in series of deals to forgive ‘unsustainable’ $4.5bn debt Somalia has announced that more than $1.1bn (£860m)
Experts fear reports of 124 dead in attack on villages south of Khartoum are significant underestimation Sudanese militia have been accused of killings, sexual violence,
Just designating key areas will not meet 30×30 target on nature loss, study says, pointing to oil drilling in parks Biodiversity is declining more quickly
Focus on conflict, corruption and poverty heightens perception of risk, raising interest on sovereign debt, authors say Africa loses up to £3.2bn yearly in inflated
Venâncio Mondlane is enthusing young voters in presidential elections but Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo still likely winner Mozambicans go to the polls on Wednesday in elections
Former NBA star’s diagnosis was revealed two years ago Center was known for charity work in US and Africa Basketball Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo,
Human Rights Watch alleges potential violation of international human rights law on many occasions this year Rwandan forces and M23 rebels have shelled refugee camps