WorldGhost boats carry piles of decomposing bodies across the AtlanticDespite dicing with death, migrant numbers from Senegal to the Canary Islands are surging.26 Dec 09:59 PM
TravelStranded cruise passengers back on board after mad dash across AfricaPassengers spent seven days out of a 21-day cruise trying to catch up with their ship.03 Apr 03:41 AM
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WorldMilitary says Chad's president killed on battlefield, appoints son as interim leader20 Apr 05:36 PM
New Zealand'It's important to remember how fortunate we are': Sunshine and freedom at the America's Cup village13 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldSinger challenges African PresidentYoussou N'Dour, the Senegalese musician once described by <i>Rolling Stone</i> magazine as the most famous living African singer, has taken his first steps into politics.02 May 04:00 PM
WorldScientists stunned by fire-dancing chimpsChimpanzees have been seen performing a "fire dance" in behaviour that could indicate an ability to understand and even control fire.15 Jan 09:38 PM
WorldHomosexuals being used as 'scapegoats' by flawed governmentsHomophobia is on rise in Uganda as the government seeks an Anti-Homosexuality Bill and the minister for ethics and integrity insists that it will be every citizen's duty under new laws to denounce anyone they suspect of being gay.10 Jan 07:10 PM
WorldZuma marries fifth wife, pays sixth dowryFollowing the marriage of President Jacob Zuma to his fifth wife, the Independent looks at the arguments for and against polygamy.05 Jan 08:19 PM
