Africa

Joe Biden overturns Trump-era decision to withdraw from African terrorism battle

Cases are rising again as new sub-variants emerge

Wagner Group fighter reportedly captured by jihadists in Mali

Rebels and government agree ‘cessation of hostilities’ to allow humanitarian aid to reach millions in need

Western diplomats ‘furious’ over refusals to condemn Russian aggression

Now, the Kremlin has spotted an opportunity to expand its influence across Africa

Many people also injured in the crush outside of Yaoundé’s Olembe Stadium

Build-up to the continental showpiece was overshadowed by player call-up debate

Hospitalisations down sharply after cases spiked following arrival of new Covid variant

Sage modellers give best- and worst-case scenarios for the new Covid-19 variant

Early data suggests the new Covid-19 variant may be milder with fewer hospitalised patients requiring oxygen

Scientists ‘flying at warp speed’ to decode the new Covid-19 variant

The basic issue is how much autonomy Ethiopia’s regions should have

State of emergency called as UN report warns of possible war crimes on all sides

Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and other leaders detained in apparent power grab

Thousands rally in central Khartoum to demand return to military rule

World Health Organization hails breakthrough in battle against tropical disease

Militant insurgents already hold territory in a string of poor and unstable states

Hichem Mechichi dismissed amid violent Covid-19 demonstrations

Jacob Zuma’s ‘private spy’ prime suspect in investigation into deadly civil unrest

New offensive launched after federal government declares unilateral ceasefire

Last week the former president was jailed for 15 months for contempt of court - a first in the country’s history

What does a row about a kibbutz say about modern Israel? Are record numbers of people about to give up their jobs? And why can’t we work out how to ce…

New infections soar by more than 30% in eight of the continent’s nations in just a week

Ethnic leaders are demanding €440bn in reparations for killing of up to 75,000 people

UK preparing to host COP26 as scientists warn of need for urgent intervention

Former South African president pleads not guilty to 18 charges linked to arms deal

Rabat scales back border protections in retaliation over long-running Saharan dispute

Analysts say ‘French foreign policy blunder’ paved way for killing of Idriss Deby by rebel group

Investigation finds that Paris ‘did nothing to stop’ slaughter of 800,000 people in 1994 mass killings

Alliances with local militants offer lifeline after collapse of self-declared caliphate

Does the US still need ballistic missiles? Why is Boko Haram releasing schoolgirl hostages? And do we need to experience more awe?

Younger and sicker patients flooded hospitals as variant drove second wave