The Gambia arrests Jammeh’s allies
The Gambian army says it has arrested and is questioning two former generals who fled the country a year ago with the ousted president, Yahya Jammeh.
An army statement said Umpa Mendy and Ansumana Tamba...
Liberia’s new president Weah names key ministers
Liberian President George Weah has announced his first cabinet appointments hours after taking office. They so far include:
Gbezohngar Findley - Minister of Foreign Affairs (former Senator Pro Tempore)
Nathaniel McGill - Minister of...
Ex-footballer Weah sworn in as Liberia’s president
George Weah has begun his presidency with a rousing call to all Liberians - promising to do "more than his share" in advancing the country.
However, he warned he was unable to do it alone.
Speaking...
Ethiopia: Five killed by police at religious festival
At least five people have been killed in northern Ethiopia after security forces fired on a crowd at a religious festival who were reportedly shouting anti-government slogans.
Many more were injured in the incident in...
Deadly violence over disputed Honduras election result
One protester has been killed in clashes in Honduras between riot police and demonstrators who dispute the result of November's presidential poll.
Police fired tear gas and cleared roadblocks made of burning tyres across the...
Nigeria: Kidnapped US and Canadian citizens freed
Two American and two Canadian citizens kidnapped in Nigeria on Wednesday have been freed, police say.
The group, who were ambushed in a forested area north of the capital Abuja, were found during a joint...
‘Drunk’ pilot removed from BA plane at Gatwick Airport
A pilot was taken off a flight from Gatwick Airport after fears were raised he was drunk.
The British Airways flight to Mauritius on Thursday was delayed and the pilot replaced, BA said.
An airline source...
US Govt shutdown as Senate fails to pass new budget
The US government has begun shutting down many of its services after the Senate failed to agree on a new budget.
A bill to fund the federal government until 16 February did not receive the...
Pope Francis ‘slander’ comment angers Chile abuse victims
Pope Francis has triggered anger in Chile after accusing victims of a paedophile priest of slander.
Francis said there was "no proof" for their claims that abuse by Father Fernando Karadima had been covered up...
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick a billionaire after $8bn investment deal
Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick will become a billionaire, after investors agreed to take a large stake in the ride-hailing firm.
A consortium led by Japan's Softbank is buying a chunk of the company from existing...