Alex Duval Smith
Defence
Australia's plan to purchase submarines from Japan and the Singaporean organisation charged with fighting piracy in Southeast Asia.
Africa/Middle East
The motorcade from Burkina Faso and a World Cup legacy to forget in South Africa.
Defence
A report on the new laser weapons being tested by the US, a Q&A with the man selling F35s and a makeover for the Malian army.
Africa/Middle East
A political journey on Israel's transport system, cleaning up in Lagos and blocking African's "brain drain".
Business
Smuggling in Mali, locking up in Singapore, film-making in Mauritius and other business news.
Africa/Middle East
We turn the spotlight on the flight route from London to Baghdad, the ambitions of Nairobi's new senator, and the latest from Bamako.
Africa/Middle East
We find out what's in the wardrobe of the first woman to chair the African Union and how the Lebanese are cracking down on corruption.
Business
An air ambulance service in South Africa, mineral water in Georgia and butter-making in Australia.
Africa/Middle East
The Houston to Angola flight path, the art-loving tycoon Shafik Gabr and Mauritius's big business ambitions.
Africa/Middle East
The lavish motorcade of Kenya's president, the new jet-set of Nigeria, and an old banknote for West Africa returns.
