When one of Sudan’s most powerful paramilitary leaders returned for peace talks in his stronghold…
Africa
Zambia abolishes death penalty
Zambian rights activists Saturday hailed as a “huge milestone” a decision to scrap two British…
South Africa: Fuel tanker explosion kills at least 10 near hospital
At least 10 people have been killed, and about 40 injured, by a huge fuel…
Togo presidency to oversee armed forces amid security woes
Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé will oversee the armed forces as part of a reshuffle amid…
Gambian government says has foiled coup attempt
The Gambia’s government on Wednesday said it had thwarted a coup attempt the previous day…
Suspected extremists attack police in northern Kenya; 3 dead
Three people, including two police officers, were killed Wednesday morning in an attack by al-Shabab…
ANC conference: South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa defies scandal to win party vote
South Africa’s scandal-hit President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National…
University of Cambridge to return looted Benin bronzes
The University of Cambridge will return looted Benin bronzes to Nigeria. The 116 artefacts, which…
WHO chief says his uncle was murdered by Eritrean troops in Ethiopia’s Tigray
The head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday that Eritrean troops “murdered” his…
UK opens door for Nigerian teachers
Nigeria has been listed among African countries whose citizens can now apply for qualified teacher…