Africa

The Archbishop of the Metropolitan See of Lagos, His Grace and Most Rev. Dr Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged leaders across Nigeria to prioritise effective governance over politicking by focusing …

Voters in Cameroon went to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election widely expected to hand President Paul Biya yet another term, extending his 42-year grip on power. The …

Morocco’s King Mohammed VI on Friday addressed Parliament amid escalating public frustration and nationwide protests demanding change. Flanked by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, the monarch …

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Friday discussed regional developments and Gaza ceasefire efforts with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, according to a ministerial statement on Saturday. In a …

There is need to strengthen joint United Nations Media collaboration to better accelerate progress on the Sustainable Development Goals in Zimbabwe over the next five years, leading up to the …

Mali’s transitional government has dismissed several high-ranking military officers accused of involvement in a foiled coup attempt in August. The move was confirmed in a presidential decree signed by transitional …

A military court in Beni, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has convicted 23 individuals for collaborating with the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), an armed group linked to the Islamic …

Burkina Faso’s military government says it has arrested eight people working for a humanitarian organization, accusing them of “spying and treason”, allegations the Dutch nonprofit “categorically” rejected. Burkina Faso’s Security …

Security forces in the Republic of Congo are facing allegations of human rights abuses following a nationwide crackdown on criminal gangs of machete-wielding youths known locally as “bebe noir” or …

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister, a week after he dismissed the cabinet amid growing nationwide protests. According to …