Reporters Covering Nigeria Protests Escape Bullets as Police Detain Nearly 700 People
Nigerian security forces fired bullets and teargas at several journalists and protesters on Saturday during demonstrations against the country's economic crisis in the capital...
Nigeria’s President Calls for End to Protests Amid Economic Hardship
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu called on Sunday for a suspension of protests against the rising cost of living, urging citizens to see this as...
Beauty Contest Sparks Xenophobia Row in South Africa
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - A beauty contest has ignited a fierce debate over national identity in South Africa, as Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma...
Rwanda Closes Over 4,000 Churches in Safety Crackdown
KIGALI, Rwanda - Rwandan authorities have closed more than 4,000 churches and mosques over the past month for failing to comply with health and...
Al Qaeda Affiliate in Niger Claims Kidnapping of Two Russian Nationals
An Al Qaeda-affiliated group in West Africa's Sahel region has claimed responsibility for the abduction of two Russian nationals in Niger, according to a...
