BBC News – Africa
June 24, 2016 by Gordon Patterson
Filed under News Headlines
- Libya protesters storm parliament building
Rallies take place in Tobruk, Tripoli and other cities amid anger at the country's political deadlock. - South Sudan: Thousands facing food insecurity as food aid cuts hit
Some 60% of the country's population faces severe acute food insecurity amid food aid cuts, aid workers say. - Wafcon returns with World Cup places at stake
The Women's Africa Cup of Nations returns after a four-year absence, expanded to 12 teams and with World Cup qualification at stake. - How flowers are 'put to sleep' for long sea voyages
Kenya's flower exporters are switching to sea freight as new tech helps keep flowers fresh at sea. - Why ex-French colonies are joining the Commonwealth
Behind the Commonwealth's allure as it welcomes Gabon and Togo into its ranks.