A solution for future fuel crises?

U.S. crushes more than a ton of ivory

The message was crushingly loud and clear: Stop the illicit ivory trade.

Stowaway dead after falling from plane

A stowaway on a British Airways jet was found dead after falling on a roof as the plane approached London Heathrow Airport, authorities said Friday.

‘Millions’ of animal mummies found in Egypt

Archaeologists say they have found some 8 million animals -- mainly dogs -- in the catacombs of Anubis around Saqqara.

How to look like this on $100 a month

Train food: Swap stale sandwiches for fine dining

Chad strikes Boko Haram in Nigeria

The central African country of Chad conducted airstrikes against Boko Haram sites in neighboring Nigeria on Wednesday and announced it has banned burqas, the head-to-toe garment worn by some Muslim…

Boko Haram kills dozens in Niger

Boko Haram militants killed at least 38 people in raids on two villages in Niger's Diffa region, ‎close to the border with Nigeria, according to a local lawmaker.

Adrenaline junkies: Book your flight here

From surfing the dunes to bungee jumping off a cooling tower, adrenaline junkies are hitting Africa for their next fix.

The king with 100 wives

Africa ‘not going to be left behind’ in the data revolution

Strive Marsiyawa is on a mission to build Africa's mobile network and expand infrastructure, potentially revolutionizing education and business opportunities on the continent.

The Middle East’s sexuality dilemma

Smuggler captain defends human trafficking

Egypt’s Morsy: Death sentence confirmed

A court in Egypt has upheld a death sentence against the country's former President Mohamed Morsy.

Who is former President Mohamed Morsy?

Here's a look at the life of former Egyptian President Mohamed Morsy, Egypt's first democratically-elected leader.