Examining the unfolding situation in Zimbabwe

Nigeria's government says the rise will only affect 1.5 million consumers, mostly manufacturers. But analysts believe the hike will lead to higher inflation and result in job losses and closures of businesses.

The El Nino weather cycle originating in the Pacific Ocean is intensifying drought from Africa to Asia. Why do El Nino and its sibling, La Nina, have such far-reaching climate impacts?

A decade on, the world has largely forgotten about the Chibok girls, who were kidnapped by Nigeria's Boko Haram Islamist militants. But for victims and their families, like Solomon Maina, who is still waiting for news about his daughter, the tragedy is ongoing.