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.
Morocco recalls ambassador to Sweden in response to Koran burning
Morocco recalled its ambassador to Sweden for an indefinite period after a man tore up and burned a Koran outside
ICRC says 125 detained Sudanese soldiers released
The International Committee of the Red Cross on Thursday said it had facilitated the release of 125 Sudanese soldiers held
South African citrus growers say EU pest rules putting squeeze on exports
New European Union pest control rules will cut South Africa’s orange exports to Europe by 20 percent this year, threatening