Africa

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.

BREAKING: At least 17 people dead as protesters accuse president of violating peace agreement.

Kenya's deputy president William Ruto made his comments in a speech at a Nairobi church

The world's first malaria vaccine – made by GlaxoSmithKline – could be approved for use in Africa.

Migrants risk abduction, rape and even murder but still brave the deadly journey in pursuit of a better life.

Bitcoin price slip causes market-wide dip, while Cape Town prepares for first bitcoin conference.

Former general Buhari leads incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan by nearly two million votes.

Polling in many areas has been extended in Nigeria after newly introduced voting card readers malfunction.

Incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan faces stiff fight from Muhammadu Buhari.

Experts warn that Africa faces a poaching crisis that is likely to see a further decline in the number of wild elephants.

African forces launch ground and aerial attacks after Islamists pledge allegiance to Isis.

French national and Belgian among victims as Islamist gunmen open fire and lob grenades at 'The Terrace' in Malian capital.

Wife complains her husband's penis size was 'too big' and sex became unbearable as she seeks divorce.

Cameroon's troops launch operation against Boko Haram militants in Waza region near border with Nigeria.

Nigerian authorities also suspect the group is preparing dozens of suicide bombers to carry out massive attacks.

African Union plans dispatching 7,500-strong regional force to Boko Haram-affected nations.

Paris calls for the release of an aid worker as captors reportedly demand release of arrested leader General Andjilo.

At least five killed on second day of protests as mob torches churches in Niger.

William Ruto is most-senior government official to be tried by the Hague since its creation.

Rival party led by incumbent president Moncef Marzouki contests Beji Caid's claim as official election results are awaited.

Gerard Depardieu says the lions were killed in 'self-defence', before being eaten.