Did vaccine inequality lead to the Omicron variant?
In October 2020, as scientists raced to develop a Covid shot, the head of the WHO warned against looming "vaccine nationalism". But is vaccine inequality the reason behind Omicron's emergence?
World needs trillions to face climate threat: draft UN report
Helping vulnerable nations cope with the multiplier effect of climate change will require trillions of dollars, not the billions now on the table at COP26, a draft UN report reveals
Looted art: Colonial ghosts haunt Europe’s museums
With France returning royal treasures taken from Benin in the 19th century, here is a recap of other disputes over artefacts looted from Europe's former African colonies
Mutating terror threat still looms over Europe
The terrorist threat against Europe has mutated in the last half-decade as jihadist groups have seen their Middle East sanctuaries eroded, but analysts say the West must remain braced for more attacks
Congo welcomes EU Humanitarian Air Bridge aid to tackle pandemic
The European Union has offered Congo Humanitarian Air Bridge aid to help the country battle against the multiple pandemics it is currently facing.
Sixty years on, Africa still seeks right model for growth
As 1960 dawned, sub-Saharan Africa braced for historic change: that year, 17 of its countries were destined to gain independence from European colonial powers
Pressure mounting on EU to end internal ivory trade
Amid growing calls for an outright ban, the EU has come under increasing pressure to help protect African elephants by ending the trade of ivory within its borders
Frontex: Illegal migration to Europe hits 5-year low
The number of illegal migrants in the European Union last year dropped and reached the lowest level in five years.
Theresa May travels to Africa on pre-Brexit trade visit
May will be accompanied by a trade delegation in an attempt to boost Britain’s post-Brexit export prospects.
The migrant routes to Europe
Illegal migrants seeking to enter Europe use various long and perilous routes that are evolving as authorities attempt to stem the flow of new arrivals.