West African heads of state begin closed-door talks on Niger
West African leaders began closed-door talks in Nigeria’s capital Abuja on Thursday to discuss their response to last month’s coup
Libya recovers colonial wolf statue sold as scrap and found on a farm
Libyan authorities recovered a large bronze wolf statue that once sat atop a pillar in central Benghazi. The wolf statue
India finds ‘violations’ at cough syrup maker linked to Cameroon deaths
India found violations related to manufacturing and laboratory practices at drugmaker Riemann Labs, whose cough syrup was linked to child
West African leaders impose sanctions on Niger military leaders after coup
Leaders from the West African regional bloc ECOWAS meeting at an emergency summit on Sunday imposed financial and travel sanctions
Kenya appeals court unfreezes finance law that sparked unrest
A Kenyan appeals court on Friday lifted a suspension placed on a disputed government finance law that will double the
DR Congo beefs up security ahead of Francophone Games
The Democratic Republic of Congo has stepped up security in the capital Kinshasa amid concerns about the safety of athletes
Suspended Nigerian central bank governor denies firearm charges
Suspended Nigerian central bank governor Godwin Emefiele appeared in court on Tuesday on charges of possessing a firearm and ammunition.
Japan off to a flier with 5-0 win over debutants Zambia
Former champions Japan romped to a 5-0 win over Zambia in their Women’s World Cup opener at Waikato Stadium on
Former DR Congo leader Joseph Kabila rejects accusations he harboured Islamist rebels
Democratic Republic of Congo’s former president, Joseph Kabila rejected accusations from Uganda that he gave sanctuary to an Islamist rebel
Nigeria petrol prices soar to 617 naira per litre after subsidy removal
Petrol prices in Nigeria are set to reach 617 naira ($0.7802) per litre. That’s the highest price ever in Nigeria.