More than 100 people are feared to have been killed and dozens are missing after a tropical storm hit the southern Philippines triggering mudslides and flooding, police and disaster officials said on Saturday.

{It is an African country whose name will always be tinged with tragedy – but which is also known as a fabulous destination for wildlife and adventure. Better still, as of now, Rwanda is more accessible from the UK than ever before. Reasons to go? Try…} (1) You can fly direct from Britain With a […]

{Leaked peacekeeping document says force would be unable to prevent widespread violence against civilians as country remains on brink of disaster.} A confidential UN memo to the Security Council warns that a peacekeeping force that was sent to Burundi would be unable to quell large-scale violence in the conflict-wracked African country. The memo sent by […]

{The boss of the Radisson hotel chain said the company will press on with its emerging market expansion plans in the wake of November's terrorist attack} When the luxury hotel in Mali that had been attacked by Islamic militants in November re-opened last month, it was hailed as a triumph over terrorism. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, […]