Dozens missing after migrant boat sinks off Italian coast
Dozens of people are missing after two flimsy boats carrying them from North Africa to Lampedusa sank in bad weather
Scientist discover bacteria which could help tackle malaria
Researchers at a laboratory in Spain have discovered a strain of bacteria which when carried by mosquitoes cuts their ability to transmit malaria
Supporters of ousted Nigerien president Bazoum rally in Paris
A demonstration took place in Paris by supporters of Niger's president, Mohamed Bazoum, who was ousted in a military coup last week
Senegal MPs clear the way for opposition figures to fight election
MPs in Senegal have approved a bill which would clear the way for opposition figures Khalifa Sall and Karim Wade to fight the presidential election
South Africa head home after defeat to Netherlands in World Cup
South Africa are out of the World Cup after losing 2-0 to the Netherlands but players go home with a share of the prize money
Deadline for Niger coup leaders to restore democracy arrives
Tensions in Niger have increased as a deadline for coup leaders to restore democracy arrives and residents face an uncertain future
Tunisia union leaders demand action on migration and economy
The leader of Tunisia's largest trade union has demanding action from his own government and the west to tackle the challenges of migration and the economy
Niger junta seeks Wagner support as ECOWAS deadline approaches
Coup leaders in Niger have called for support from the Russian mercenary group Wagner as pressure increases to release President Bazoum
Niger students rally in support of coup leader
Students in Niger have taken to the streets to show their support for the military leader and to oppose foreign intervention
BRICS youth urged to find solutions to tackle climate change
Young people attending a special BRICS energy summit in Johannesburg have discussed the future of energy within the bloc and how to tackle climate change