Timipre Sylva says EFCC arrest notice is politically driven as he remains abroad for treatment
Former Nigerian oil minister rejects arrest notice as politically driven Read More »
Egypt completed the first phase of its parliamentary elections across 14 provinces, with results expected on Nov. 18.
Voters in Egypt turn out as first stage of parliamentary polls ends Read More »
President Donald Trump declared victory as Congress moved to end the record-long US government shutdown, exposing deep divisions among Democrats over the deal.
Trump hails victory as shutdown deal nears final approval vote Read More »
Algerian activist and poet Mohamed Tadjadit, famed for his Hirak protest verses, was sentenced to five years in prison on terrorism-related charges condemned by rights groups.
Algerian poet Mohamed Tadjadit jailed for five years over activism Read More »
The Trump administration paid $7.5 million from a refugee fund to Equatorial Guinea to accept US deportees, sparking criticism over human rights and fund misuse.
Equatorial Guinea agrees to accept US deportees for payment Read More »
Investigators blame poor weather for helicopter crash that killed Ghanaian ministers
Bad weather blamed for Ghana crash killing two ministers Read More »
Several countries, including Britain, Spain, Norway, and Sierra Leone, raised concerns about the treatment of migrants in Libya
Libya urged to close migrant detention centres at UN review Read More »
Nigeria joins US and UK in investigating $235 million cocaine seizure at Lagos port
Nigeria, US, UK probe $235 million cocaine bust at Lagos port Read More »
Four CHADEMA leaders freed on bail after deadly protests over Tanzania’s disputed election
Tanzanian opposition leaders released on bail after post-election unrest Read More »
Libreville court tries Sylvia Bongo and son in absentia on graft charges; 12 defendants named
Gabon opens graft trial of ex–first lady Sylvia Bongo and son Read More »
