ECOWAS to negotiate with Niger junta on return to democracy

In Ivory Coast, would-be migrants who return home are known locally as "the cursed". With their dream of a better life abroad in tatters, they also face stigma and rejection from their families and communities. Yassin Ciyow and Guillaume Collanges went to meet them.

From backstage to the spotlight; a young chap emerges filled with passion for dance and upcoming young stars. Osawere Austin took GuardianTV on his journey from grass to grace and the challenges he faced to reach stardom.

The ongoing siege on the last stronghold of the Sudanese Armed Forces in Darfur could not only end in bloodshed for civilians, but also draw more actors into the war between the two generals.