Zuma corruption claims: South Africa state capture inquiry opens
A public inquiry in South Africa has started investigating alleged corruption by ex-President Jacob Zuma.
The inquiry is looking into "state capture", where the wealthy Gupta family is accused of trying to influence political decisions,...
Nigeria unrest: Deadly attack on village in Borno state
Suspected Islamist militants have stormed a village in north-east Nigeria, killing several people.
Reports on the death toll in Mailari, Borno state, differed. A local militia leader said six people had died but a survivor...
Greece emerges from eurozone bailout programme
Greece has successfully completed a three-year eurozone bailout programme worth €61.9bn (£55bn; $70.8bn) designed to tackle its debt crisis.
After the biggest bailout in global financial history, totalling more than €260bn, the country will be...
Kofi Annan death: World leaders honour former UN chief
World figures have been paying tribute to former UN secretary-general and Nobel laureate Kofi Annan, who has died at the age of 80.
Current UN chief Antonio Guterres hailed him as "a guiding force for...
Kofi Annan was as a guiding force for good – UN Chief
The Secretary-General of the United Nations has described Kofi Annan as a guiding force for good.
In a statement, Antonio Guterres said Mr. Annan’s legacy will remain a “true inspiration for all of us.”
The former...
Ex-Trump aide faces up to six months’ jail
US special counsel Robert Mueller has recommended a prison sentence of up to six months for former Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos.
Mr Mueller, head of an investigation into alleged Russian meddling in the 2016...
India monsoon floods ‘kill more than 300’ in Kerala
At least 324 people have been killed in flooding in the southern Indian state of Kerala in what local officials say is the worst flooding in 100 years.
India's monsoon season started in June, but...
Trump’s ‘dirty war’ on media draws editorials in 300 US outlets
More than 300 news outlets are launching a campaign on Thursday to counter President Donald Trump's attacks and promote a free press.
The Boston Globe made the call last week for a nationwide denouncement of...
Nigeria VP cracks down on anti-robbery squad
Nigeria's Acting President Yemi Osinbajo has ordered the immediate overhaul of a police unit following allegations of human rights abuses.
The special anti-robbery squad, known as Sars, will be reformed and a new commissioner appointed...
Sudan boat accident: 24 schoolchildren die near River Nile
At least 24 children on their way to school and a health worker have drowned when their boat sank in northern Sudan.
More than 40 children were on the boat, whose engine failed in a...