Africa
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Strongmen are back in vogue, but these six people are determined to defy the despots
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Between 2007 and 2015, Export Import Bank provided 48 insurance policies to Connell Company to work with mining companies in seven African countries
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Funding response follows UN warnings that 40% of South Sudan’s population are in urgent need, with people already dying from hunger
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President Jacob Zuma ordered to withdraw ‘invalid’ notification of withdrawal, with judge saying move is unconstitutional
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Zimbabwe president drops no hint that he plans to relinquish power in interview in which he appears to be struggling to keep his eyes open
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Dialogue with Sudan to tackle migrant numbers is putting UK and EU’s reputation for championing human rights at risk, says parliamentary committee
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Bodies were discovered on coast of city of Zawiya, says Red Crescent, and coastguard says engine was removed from boat
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Libyan national oil corporation says contract with Rosneft to redevelop oilfields lays groundwork for further investment
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British banks are go-betweens in global conflict. This can be stopped
George Clooney and John PrendergastHigh-level corruption and illicit trade in natural resources depend on banks across the EU. Putting financial pressure on them can help save lives -
‘Man-made’ food crisis threatens 100,000 people after war and a collapsing economy devastate agriculture in the country
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No casualties as two handmade rockets land in Eshkol region day after Isis claims four members were killed by Israeli drone
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Blast in Mogadishu comes less than a fortnight after election of new president, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed
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Birdwatch In the Selous Game Reserve you can see seven different bee-eaters. Each one sports impossibly beautiful colours
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Photographer David Ramos was onboard the rescue vessel Golfo Azzurro, operated by the Spanish NGO Proactiva Open Arms
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High court to consider review of decision not to prosecute former MI6 director over Abdel Hakim Belhaj case
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The authors of two buzzy new novels, Homegoing and Welcome to Lagos, explore ancient and modern stories of west Africa
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Budget minister’s warning on poll funds comes after death of key opposition figure and amid fears over fragile political deal
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International media is dominated by the Trump administration, but those of us outside the US need an outlook that really reflects today’s global realities
The Guardian view on famine: sitting by as disaster unfolds