Andrew Mitchell: Nigeria offers huge opportunities to post-Brexit Britain

We have deep historic ties to a future continental leader and one of the fastest-emerging global economies.

John Howell: My role for Britain in the economic powerhouse of sub-Saharan Africa

The UK has dropped to fifth position in terms of the countries doing business there – which is, quite frankly, unacceptable.

Alastair Harper: May’s passion for ending modern slavery – and what should be done next

We will now see the creation of the first task force on modern slavery. Here are further ways for the task force to make progress.

Charles Tannock: A fair deal for the Commonwealth already exists – in the EU

The mythical post-Brexit ideal of unfettered access to the Single Market most closely resembles deals only open to less developed countries.

Starvation as a weapon of war. Does Biafra offer lessons for Syria?

In 1968 churches independently organised relief flights to Nigeria – a mission that saved the lives of a million children.

Olivier Guitta: Is South Africa the next potential terror hotspot?

The ANC government has turned a blind eye to terrorist groups since the 1990s, and is endangering both its neighbours and its own citizens.

Anti-semitism rising: a poisonous alliance of prejudice and moral weakness

All too often the bigotry of Islamism is either shared or indulged by parts of the free societies it seeks to destroy.

Jacob Zenn: The media must not allow itself to be used as a mouthpiece by terrorists

ISIS and others are adept at using the West’s mass media as a tool to propagandise and recruit. The media must resist.

Jacob Zenn: The West must unite against Boko Haram

One hundred days after the kidnapping of 250 girls, a new report urges drastic action to defeat the terrorist group.

Anthony Steen: It’s time for Britain to lead the world in abolishing slavery for the second time

The Bill to help do so is welcome. But in order for the legislation to be world class, more will need to be done.

Olivier Guitta: Why the West cannot ignore Boko Haram

There are reasons which make it very difficult even for the best and richest armies in the world to retrieve the kidnapped girls.

Priti Patel MP: Abu Qatada deported. Bogus colleges closed. New benefit controls. How Conservatives are controlling immigration

New restrictions have also been placed on EU migrants wishing to come to the UK, which is in complete contrast to anything done by Labour.

Lord Alton: For the Christians suffering worldwide, spare a thought this Christmas.

Families bombarded in Darfur. Worshippers massacred in Peshawar. Students slaughtered in Nigeria. Corpses found in mass graves in Syria…