The abandoned Berlin Tempelhof airport, famous for its use during the Berlin airlift in 1948, was earmarked to house up to 1?200 refugees.
The secretive state of Djibouti has drawn the gaze of the world as its leader, Ismaïl Guelleh, is penalised for alleged abuse.
As workers fled the outbreak in West Africa, China International Water and Electric employees stayed put to finish the Kaleta dam in Guinea.
The steep fall in copper prices and electricity shortages are hammering the kwacha.
Reports from the scenes of Russia’s air strikes suggest that the targeting of groups other than Isis was deliberate. Yet the detail may not matter.
Volkswagen’s sales continue to decline as federal authorities look deeper into the scandal surrounding its diesel-powered cars.
The public protector is investigating claims that the opulent home of Minerals Minister Mosebenzi Zwane was built on municipal land meant for a park.
As aid dwindles, more refugees are risking the trip to Europe – or taking their chances back in Syria.
Joice Mujuru brings with her a welcome dose of excitement, but is yet to demonstrate her ability to build a true mass movement.
There was much talk of ‘hope’ as the Palestinian flag was raised for the first time over the United Nations. Hope for what, though, was up in the air.