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Nigerian court releases 475 Boko Haram suspects

Nearly 500 Boko Haram suspects have been released by a Nigerian court citing a lack of evidence, with some detainees held for years without...

Russian foreign minister dismisses FBI charges

Russia's foreign minister has dismissed as "blather" the charges levelled by the FBI special counsel against 13 Russians for election meddling. Sergei Lavrov said at...

Cyril Ramaphosa pledges 'new dawn' for South Africa

New South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has spoken of a "new dawn" in his first State of the Nation address. Mr Ramaphosa, who was sworn...

New York twins arrested for bomb making

New York police have arrested a former teacher and his twin brother after stockpiles of explosive materials were found at their home. Christian Toro, 27,...

Kenyan MP arrested over multi-million dollar scam

A Kenyan MP has been arrested on suspicion of involvement in a multi-million dollar scam. Alfred Keter, who represents Nandi Hills, was taken into custody...

Why Buhari’s Daughter, Zahra doesn't believe in Valentine

President Buhari’s daughter, Zahra Buhari-Indimi took to her social space to share her thoughts on Valentines day celebration. According to her, Valentines day shouldn’t be...

Philippines preacher arrested in Hawaii with cash, gun parts

A prominent Philippine evangelist who claims to be the “Appointed Son of God” was reportedly arrested in Hawaii with US$350,000 in cash and gun...

Uganda journalist investigating a death 'abducted'

Concerns are rising for a missing Ugandan journalist investigating the death of a Finnish businessman who died in mysterious circumstances in a Kampala hotel. Charles...

India woman dies after hair caught in go-kart wheel

An Indian woman has died in an amusement park in the northern state of Haryana, after her hair got tangled in the wheels of...

Archbishop Tutu quits Oxfam role over sex scandal

Retired archbishop and Nobel laureate Desmond Tutu announced Thursday that he had quit his role as an ambassador for Oxfam after the British charity...

Zimbabwe's main opposition MDC names successor to Tsvangirai

Zimbabwe’s main opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) have a new leader in Nelson Chamisa following the death in South Africa of its only...

Zimbabwe opposition leader Tsvangirai dies

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has died in South Africa, a senior official in his MDC party has said. Mr Tsvangirai, 65, a former...

Jacob Zuma resigns (VIDEO of resignation speech)

South Africa's embattled President Jacob Zuma has resigned after intense pressure from his own party. In a televised statement he said he was quitting with...

Porn star 'free to discuss' Trump story

An adult film star who has been embroiled in allegations of an affair with President Donald Trump is free to tell her story, her...

President Zuma resigns

South Africa's embattled President Jacob Zuma has resigned his office with immediate effect. He made the announcement in a televised address to the nation on...

At least 17 dead in US school shooting

At least 17 people are dead after a 19-year-old man opened fire at a high school campus in Parkland, Florida, police have said. The suspect...

Zimbabwe opposition leader Tsvangirai dies

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai has died in South Africa, a senior official in his MDC party has said. Mr Tsvangirai, 65, a former...

17-year-old girl slaps soldier

An Israeli military court on Tuesday ordered the extension of a Palestine teenager’s detention by one month for slapping an Israeli soldier. In the court...

VIDEO: Africa's Trump Impersonator

Comedian Samba Sine entertains Senegalese viewers every night with the Kouthia show. But it's his impersonation of President Donald Trump that has made him...

Marry two or more women to reduce prostitution – Prez

Tanzanian President John Magufuli has urged men in his country to marry two or more women in a bid to curb prostitution among Tanzanian...

Zuma calls press conference as ruling ANC moves to force him out

Embattled South African President Jacob Zuma will hold a media briefing at 10:00 a.m. local time (0800 GMT) on Wednesday, local portals including the state-owned SABC reported...

Baby held for months over unpaid bill

A mother has spoken of her relief after a private clinic in Gabon finally released her baby, who was held for months over an...

Pakistan bans all Val's Day events

Pakistan has again banned Valentine's Day events and media coverage of them, after a court ruled the holiday un-Islamic for a second consecutive year. The...

China to support establishment of African Union office in Beijing

The Chinese government says it is ready to support a plan by the African Union (AU) to establish a representational office in its capital,...

Photos: Father, children killed in Bronx fire buried

Three members of the same family from Ghana killed in the devastating fire in the Bronx in December have been buried Saturday February 12,...

Why the Fulani herders worship cows

Alhaji Garius Gololo, the Coordinator of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Benue State chapter, has revealed why his people worship...

How BBC reported Ebony’s death

Ebony Reigns, who died after a late night crash in her native Ghana on Thursday, had been due to begin a European tour at...

The Gambia rejoins the Commonwealth after 2013 exit

The Commonwealth has confirmed the successful readmission of Gambia into the global bloc. The West African country becomes the 53rd nation but fourth to rejoin. The...

I'm invincible – Boko Haram leader

The leader of Boko Haram says he's still in control of an important territory that the Nigerian military says it has seized back from...

Trump aide quits amid abuse accusations

One of US President Donald Trump's top aides has resigned amid abuse claims from his two ex-wives. White House staff secretary Rob Porter said "these...

Jacob Zuma ‘could quit within days’

South Africa's Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is holding direct talks with embattled President Jacob Zuma over a transfer of power. Mr Ramaphosa, who...

Jacob Zuma ‘could quit within days’

South Africa's Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa says he is holding direct talks with embattled President Jacob Zuma over a transfer of power. Mr Ramaphosa, who...

Kenya deports lawyer over Odinga 'swearing-in'

Kenya has deported opposition supporter and lawyer, Miguna Miguna, following his role in the unofficial swearing-in of opposition leader Raila Odinga as "the people's...

Thousands of African migrants in Israel choose jailed over deported

At a detention centre in Israel’s Negev desert, African migrants facing deportation say they would rather be imprisoned than sent to a country they...

South Africa: Zuma agrees to step down as Ramaphosa moves to outline his fate today

Efforts by the ANC to unseat President Jacob Zuma tilted towards the end game on Wednesday as the speaker of parliament Baleka Mbete said...

Zimbabwe's Tsvangirai critically ill in South Africa

Zimbabwe's main opposition leader, Morgan Tsvangirai, is critically ill in a South African hospital and his supporters should "brace for the worst", a party...

North Korea leader’s sister to visit South for Olympics

The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is to attend Friday’s opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, which are being held in...

Nigeria lassa fever death toll hits 31, Ivory Coast takes precautions

Thirty-one people have died from Lassa fever in Nigeria since the start of this year, the health minister said, with cases of the viral...

Unlicensed doctor 'infects 40 people' with HIV in India

At least 40 people have been tested HIV positive in India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh, where an unqualified doctor had allegedly used a single syringe to...

'Its torture' – Amnesty International faults Ghana over medical tests on gay lovers

Leading rights group Amnesty International has condemned Ghana's authorities for carrying out medical tests on the private parts of two male students accused of...