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A recent expose alleged that the minister had taken bribes from artisanal mine investors in the West African country.

Generations of East Africans have tapped groundwater in the desert to survive in parched lands

Exploring the myths, mysteries and memories of west African barbecue

As cheetahs transferred to central India from Africa made their first kill, officials hailed the hunt as a sign the animals were adapting to their new home – but some experts say India's hopes of reintroducing the big cats are unrealistic.

The FBI most-wanted criminal also hoped to buy a fleet of at least nine planes from the Egyptian Air Force to transport drugs around Africa

Climate justice activists at Cop27 demand community-based renewable projects that work for the people, not corporations

The former Parkhead defender has embarked on a remarkable career but is now settled in Scotland and wants to get Morton to the Scottish Premiership

Climate change has produced a number of threats to wildlife. Over time, changing rainfall patterns have transformed habitats and forced animals to move. Increasing temperatures are causing mass die-off events during heat waves and making it hard for animals to find food.

This week, President Emmanuel Macron announced the official end of France's anti-jihadist mission in West Africa – Operation Barkhane. The move was accelerated by a collapse of relations with Mali's military junta, leading to the withdrawal of French troops as the jihadist insurgency across the Sahel continues.