Amnesty: Over 1,000 Protesters Detained in Nigeria After Anti-Government Demonstrations
ABUJA, Nigeria — More than 1,000 protesters are in custody across Nigeria following recent demonstrations against hunger and bad governance,…
Fire Destroys Central Market in Lyantonde, Uganda, Affecting Dozens of Traders
LYANTONDE, Uganda — A fire destroyed Lyantonde Central Market in central Uganda, affecting more than 60 traders and causing losses…
15 Mali Soldiers Killed in Clash with Jihadists in Mopti Region
BAMAKO, Mali — At least 15 members of Mali’s Defense and Security Forces were killed Thursday in a clash with…
Police: 11 Inmates Killed in Shootouts After Haiti Prison Break
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Eleven inmates were killed in shootouts with police following a prison break in the coastal town of…
Salah, Jota Score as Liverpool Beat Ipswich 2-0 in Premier League Opener
Liverpool opened their Premier League campaign with a 2-0 victory over newly promoted Ipswich Town on Saturday, giving new manager…
Man Lives Under Lagos Bridge for 30 Years, Guides Growing Homeless Community
For 30 years, Liya’u Sa’adu has called the space under Lagos’ Obalende Bridge home. Now 60, he’s become a guide…
Nearly 68 Million Suffering from Drought in Southern Africa, Says Regional Bloc
About 68 million people in Southern Africa are suffering the effects of an El Nino-induced drought that has devastated crops…
Uganda Returns Congolese Police Officers Who Fled Violence
Uganda has returned almost 100 Congolese police officers who fled across the border to escape fighting between M23 rebels and…
Burundi President Pardons Jailed Journalist Floriane Irangabiye-VOA
Burundian President Evariste Ndayishimiye has pardoned journalist Floriane Irangabiye, who was serving a 10-year prison sentence for alleged national security…
Indian Doctors Strike Nationwide to Protest Colleague’s Rape and Murder
Hospitals and clinics across India turned away non-emergency patients Saturday as more than one million doctors joined a 24-hour strike…
