Bandits Abduct 20 Bus Passengers in Niger State, Nigeria
Suspected bandits abducted 20 passengers along the link road between the Mariga and Kontagora local government areas of Niger State,…
Outrage in Nigeria as Young Protest Suspects Collapse in Court
Dozens of alleged protesters were brought before a Nigerian court on Friday, sparking outrage as many of the defendants appeared…
Chadian Army Accused of Killing Scores of Nigerian Fishermen in Botched Anti-Jihadist Operation
Chad’s military has been accused of killing “scores” of fishermen in Nigeria while targeting jihadists, days after 40 died in…
Botswana’s President Masisi Concedes Defeat as Opposition Sweeps to Landslide Victory
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat in the general election Friday, in a seismic moment of change for the country…
Kenyan Court Lifts Orders Blocking Swearing-In of Deputy President Nominee Kithuri Kindiki
A Kenyan court has lifted orders blocking the swearing-in of Deputy President nominee Kithuri Kindiki, dealing a blow to former…
Botswana Counts Votes as Ruling Party Seeks to Extend Decades-Long Rule
The arid and sparsely populated African nation of Botswana counted votes Thursday from elections expected to return President Mokgweetsi Masisi…
8 Miners Dead, 1 Missing After Mine Collapse in Zambia
Eight miners died after being buried under mounds of earth that collapsed on them in an open-pit copper mine in…
Rwandan Ex-Doctor Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Role in 1994 Genocide, in France
A Paris court on Wednesday sentenced a Rwandan former doctor to 27 years in prison for his role in the…
Senegalese Parties Campaign Fiercely as Parliamentary Race Tests New President’s Agenda
With fireworks displays, packed rallies, and town-to-town caravans, Senegalese political parties are wooing voters in a parliamentary race that will…
Botswana’s Ruling Party Seeks to Extend Six-Decade Rule in General Elections
Southern Africa’s diamond-rich nation of Botswana voted in general elections on Wednesday, with the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) seeking…
