Niger

From aiding undocumented migration to selling peanuts

Thousands in Niger were employed as middlemen until the government, aided by the EU, targeted undocumented migration.

After crackdown, what do people employed in migration market do?

Africa

Ebola defence: South Sudan steps up border checks

Al Jazeera reports from South Sudan's first line of defence against the latest outbreak.

Ebola defence: South Sudan steps up border checks
02:54

Algeria

Bouteflika confirms bid for fifth term amid ongoing protests

Algerian president's campaign manager files official papers but says he will call a fresh vote if reelected in April.

Bouteflika confirms bid for fifth term amid ongoing protests
02:40

Algeria

Bouteflika pledges not to serve full term if re-elected

Ailing leader vows to organise a 'national conference' that will set a date for early polls which he will not contest.

Amid protests, Algeria's Bouteflika vows to run for last time
01:49

Witness

Sierra Leone: The Husband School

Trying to tackle sexual violence in Sierra Leone, one man teaches men how to be better husbands.

Sierra Leone: The Husband School
25:00

Africa

Kenya sea turtles: Rescuing endangered species

A look at the work being done in Kenya to save sea turtles from extinction.

Kenya sea turtles: Rescuing endangered species
02:35

Africa

Refugees in Libya 'tortured' for breaking out of detention centre

Nearly 150 detainees broke out of their cell in Tripoli's Triq al Sikka earlier this week to protest against abuse.

Refugees in Libya 'tortured' for breaking out of detention centre

Inside Story

Why won't Bouteflika step down?

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika insists on running for a fifth term as angry protesters demand he step down.

Why won't Bouteflika step down?
24:20

Education

Using dance to get Nigeria's street kids back in school

How Seyi Oluyole's Dream Catchers captured the attention of celebrities and made their way back to the classroom.

Using dance to get Nigeria's street kids back in school

Africa

Burkina Faso showcases African films at festival

African cinema is a growing market, estimated to be worth two billion dollars a year, and the Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou is showing off more than 160 examples.

Burkina Faso showcases African films at festival
02:47

Opinion

Kenya should let the ICJ settle its maritime dispute with Somalia

The Kenyan government's decision to engage in a diplomatic escalation against Somalia is likely to backfire.

Patrick Gathara

by Patrick Gathara

Patrick Gathara

Opinion

Britain's belated reckoning with imperial crimes

Britain could not have won World War II without the massive exploitation and abuse it unleashed on its colonies.

Elliot Ross

by Elliot Ross

Elliot Ross

Middle East

Algeria: Tens of thousands protest president's bid for fifth term

Crowds march in cities across Algeria calling for ailing President Abdelaziz Bouteflika not to run in April election.

Algeria: Tens of thousands protest president's bid for fifth term
01:33

Africa

Two Ebola clinics burned down in DR Congo

Four people with confirmed cases of the highly contagious virus are still missing after fleeing the scene.

Two Ebola clinics burned down in DR Congo

Middle East

Sudan's President Bashir steps down as ruling party leader

Al-Bashir hands over leadership of the National Congress Party to his deputy Ahmed Harun, according to the ruling party.

Sudan's President Bashir steps down as ruling party leader