Africa
Blinken recalibrates US focus in Africa
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Africa ended with a stopover in Angola. Analysts suggest Blinken was seeking...
Mali ends peace deal with separatist groups
The military rulers of Mali have ended a major peace deal with Tuareg separatist rebels in the north of the country, government spokesperson...
Uganda minister says people dying of hunger are ‘idiots’
A Ugandan government minister is facing criticism after calling those who have died of hunger in his country "idiots". Many...
Liberia’s new president fails to end inauguration speech
Liberia's new President Joseph Boakai failed to reach the end of his speech and had to be helped away from...
I won’t run again for president – George Weah
Liberia's outgoing President George Weah has said he has no plans of seeking re-election in 2029 after his defeat in...
Trevor Noah makes history with Emmy award win
South African comedian Trevor Noah has won an Emmy award in the outstanding talk series category for his talk show...
Mine landslide kills 22 people in Tanzania
Twenty-two people have died following a landslide at an illegal mine in northern Tanzania, officials said. The incident occurred at...
Nigeria: Killing of one of six abducted Nigerian sisters sparks fury
One of the six sisters abducted in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, over a week ago has reportedly died in captivity, sparking...
Al-Shabab militants kill 1, capture 6 on UN helicopter
Islamist militants killed one person and abducted several more after a UN helicopter made an emergency landing. Al-Shabab has been...
Software firm SAP to pay $220m over bribery charges
Global software giant SAP has agreed to pay more than $220m (£172m) to settle bribery charges involving government officials around...
