Catholic bishops around the world condemn the Iran war, a German cathedral defends its display of a 50-foot whale carcass in its sanctuary, and an Angola priest survives an attempt on his life.

From sunny Plage d'Agadir to the chic shores of Camps Bay Beach, here's where to hit the sand on a trip to Africa.

Nigeria has been listed among African oil producers to experience improved account balance amid the raging crisis that has engulfed the Middle East.

With an exacting modernist style and the courage to address fascism and colonialism head on, Lobo Antunes’s writing is a deluge of unforgiving truths in lush prose ...

This year’s campaign ended earlier than many had hoped, with the Scorchers exiting in the preliminary round. While the result disappointed fans, a closer look at the team’s performances suggests that ...

A U.N. inquiry says Uganda helped South Sudan carry out airstrikes that killed and badly burned civilians in opposition areas ...

Known for their distinctive patchy pelts and vocal chattering, African wild dogs are among the most sought-after sightings on the southern savannahs of the continent. Yet the species Lycaon pictus has ...

The UK government has advised against travel to some countries - and where you should avoid going amid Middle East conflict. Latest for North ...