France is facing deepening resentment in former African colonies where it once had political influence.

Dangote’s planned East Africa refinery will model his recent mega project in Nigeria’s Lagos.

Whales are increasingly exposed to traffic – and ship strikes.

The US and France are the latest to confirm hantavirus cases as evacuations from a cruise ship are under way.

Officials say measure will ease systemic discrimination, but private school sector fears education quality is at risk.

At least four vessels have been hijacked in the past week or two, raising fears of a piracy resurgence.

As Mali faces its biggest security challenge in years, Global News Insight profiles key leaders from government and armed groups.

Thousands of Malians have been forced to flee their country as several groups, including the army, assault them.

Tuaregs have long fought for independence in northern Mali, and the FLA represents the latest of many rebellions.