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 to reassure the public...
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 National Assembly, according to...
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, as the Indigenous People...
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 State, the Nigeria Security...
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 national intelligence service, marking...
