France's last hostage abroad returns home France's last hostage abroad has returned home after three years in captivity and was welcomed by President Francois Hollande, who warned citizens not to travel to high-risk zones. News • 10 Dec 14
France's last hostage abroad returns home France's last hostage abroad has returned home after three years in captivity and was welcomed by President Francois Hollande, who warned citizens not to travel to high-risk zones. News • 10 Dec 14
Bodies of 87 migrants found in Niger desert The bodies of 87 migrants have been found in Niger's north desert after they died of thirst just a few kilometres from the border of Algeria. News • 31 Oct 13
Bodies of 87 migrants found in Niger desert The bodies of 87 migrants have been found in Niger's north desert after they died of thirst just a few kilometres from the border of Algeria. News • 31 Oct 13
Four al-Qaeda hostages return to France Four French men held hostage in the Sahara desert by al-Qaeda-linked gunmen for three years have returned to France. News • 30 Oct 13
Four al-Qaeda hostages return to France Four French men held hostage in the Sahara desert by al-Qaeda-linked gunmen for three years have returned to France. News • 30 Oct 13
Ten Niger migrants dead, 50 missing in Sahara Around 10 migrants from Niger have died of thirst and 50 are missing after one of the vehicles that they were travelling in broke down in the Sahara. News • 29 Oct 13
Ten Niger migrants dead, 50 missing in Sahara Around 10 migrants from Niger have died of thirst and 50 are missing after one of the vehicles that they were travelling in broke down in the Sahara. News • 29 Oct 13
Aid agencies in Africa demand international help Aid agencies in west Africa are demanding international help as clinics report a rise in cases of malnutrition and ancient tribes are forced to abandon their villages Special Reports • 18 May 12
Aid agencies in Africa demand international help Aid agencies in west Africa are demanding international help as clinics report a rise in cases of malnutrition and ancient tribes are forced to abandon their villages Special Reports • 18 May 12
Five million at risk in Niger Across the Sahel Saharan region of west Africa aid agencies are in a race to prevent a famine that could affect 15 million. Special Reports • 18 May 12
Five million at risk in Niger Across the Sahel Saharan region of west Africa aid agencies are in a race to prevent a famine that could affect 15 million. Special Reports • 18 May 12
