9 Dead, Including 7 Children from One Family, in Congo Landslide
A devastating landslide triggered by heavy rainfall killed at least nine people, including seven children from a single family, in…
Al Qaeda Affiliate Claims Killing of Seven Russian Mercenaries in Mali
At least seven Russian mercenaries were killed in central Mali during an attack claimed by al Qaeda’s North African affiliate,…
Fugitive Zambian Lawmaker Arrested in Zimbabwe After Months-Long Manhunt
Zambian authorities announced Wednesday the arrest of fugitive parliamentarian Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda in Zimbabwe, ending a months-long manhunt that…
Kenya Scraps Major Adani’s Airport and Energy Deals Following US Fraud Indictment
Kenyan President William Ruto announced Thursday the cancellation of major infrastructure deals with Indian billionaire Gautam Adani’s business empire, citing…
Six Arrested in Break-in at Congo Independence Hero Lumumba’s Mausoleum
Congolese police arrested six suspects Wednesday in connection with the vandalism of independence hero Patrice Lumumba’s mausoleum, as authorities sought…
Senegal’s Ruling Party Secures Parliamentary Majority in Landmark Victory
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s ruling PASTEF party secured a commanding parliamentary majority Thursday, winning 130 of 165 seats in Senegal’s…
Nigeria Seeks Extradition as Biafran Separatist Leader Faces Terrorism Charges in Finland
Nigerian authorities indicated Thursday they would seek the extradition of Simon Ekpa, a Finland-based separatist leader arrested on terrorism charges,…
Eight Nigerian Teenagers Face Charges in Gang Rape of 14-Year-Old Girl
Eight teenagers have been arrested and remanded in custody for allegedly gang-raping and filming a 14-year-old girl in Nigeria’s Ogun…
Gunfire Erupts in South Sudan Capital During Security Operation Against Ex-Spy Chief
Heavy gunfire echoed through South Sudan’s capital Thursday evening as security forces attempted to arrest the former head of the…
Nigerian National Sentenced in U.S. for $6 Million Bribery Scheme
Ifeanyi Ozoh, a 54-year-old Nigerian national residing in the United States, was sentenced to six years in federal prison for…
