Pope Leo XIV said he hoped Mauritian authorities would ensure the refugees are able to return home.

Concern is mounting about "war-time levels of slaughter" in Nigeria, including a resurgence of jihadist activity.

There was "sheer horror" when survivors realised that the girls aged nine, 11 and 17 had died, a rescuer says.

Thousands says they have suffered health problems or lost property after fire caused by British military.

"I felt like a Disney princess," says a prom goer about her dress, one of many custom-made in Nigeria.

A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.

Guide dog Achi was rescued from rough seas but was to be put down as he was in the country illegally.

Nine bodies have been found in fresh graves near the site of the "Shakahola Forest Massacre".

A total of 102 deported foreigners have been convicted of "cyber-terrorism and internet fraud" this week.

US authorities have linked Wale's car to an alleged criminal enterprise operating stateside.

The South African entrepreneur tells us about his experience growing up under the apartheid regime, before securing a scholarship that would take him to Harvard University in the US.

He's now returned home to set up Cloudline, an airship company which aims to deliver goods and carry out surveys in remote parts of Africa.

Airships are seeing something of a comeback, with investors seeing an opportunity for quick, green transportation without the need for complex infrastructure.

The sector is still in its early stages, but Spencer Horne explains why he's so passionate - and why he believes the technology is the answer to African growth.

If you'd like to get in touch with our programme, you can email us at businessdaily@bbc.co.uk

Presented and produced by Russell Padmore

(Image: Spencer Horne. Credit: Cloudline)

Nigerian-American Cheta Emba fell in love with rugby while studying for a degree in molecular and cellular biology at one of the world's most famous universities.

Three of the 16 lorries in the convoy were damaged and caught fire, the WFP says.

Turkish authorities hope the youngster, named Zeytin, can soon be returned to his native Nigeria.

Attacks were carried out in more than a dozen villages last month, Human Rights Watch says.

Southampton and Nigeria midfielder Joe Aribo says playing cage football growing up in London made him the player he is today.

This is the 10th anniversary of the prize set up in honour of the Ghanaian journalist who died at the age of 41.

John Hume was allegedly part of an international rhino horn trafficking syndicate, prosecutors say.

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Two teens, aged 16 and 18, have been arrested over the attack as police search for a third suspect.