Latest fromAfrica

Fight to preserve Tutankhamun's tomb begins
For the next five years, a team of scientists and Egyptologists from the Getty Research Institute in California will intensively study, then attempt to preserve Tutankhamun's tomb - a great archaeological wonder of the world.

<i>Chris Rattue:</i> The hard truth of All Whites 'easy draw'
The All Whites will find a gulf in class against Paraguay and Slovakia predicts Chris Rattue.

Soccer: First it's Slovakia, then the champs
The All Whites have landed a date with defending champions Italy at next year's World Cup finals in South Africa.

Rugby World Cup prices a bargain - compared to soccer
Rugby fans will have to pay a lot less to see matches at their World Cup compared to soccer fans.

$1.4m ransom paid by family to free hostages
Australian Nigel Brennan says he and his companion were kept isolated and tortured during the 15 months they were held captive.

Fashion, hope and charity
As the founder of ethical clothing label Edun, Ali Hewson - also known as Mrs Bono - is on a mission to give something back.

Endangered animals sold to hunting safari
300 animals - including some that are extinct in the wild - were sold to a Northern Territory hunting safari.