Suicide bombing kills 50 in Nigeria
At least 50 people have been killed in a suicide bombing in the north-eastern Nigerian town of Mubi, police say.
A bomber struck inside a mosque packed with worshippers during morning prayers in Adamawa State.
Witness...
Akufo-Addo holds bilateral talks with Theresa May
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has held bilateral talks with the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rt. Hon. Theresa May, MP, at 10 Downing Street.
The purpose of the meeting was to strengthen the...
Mugabe faces impeachment by parliament
The party of Zimbabwe's embattled President Robert Mugabe is to begin moves to impeach him.
A Zanu-PF official said a motion to strip him of the presidency would be presented to parliament on Tuesday, and...
Resolve Zimbabwe crisis through credible elections – Kofi Annan
Former Secretary General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan has admonished Zimbabwe to solve their current leadership struggle through credible elections in 2018.
According to Mr. Annan, a sustainable and legitimate election with integrity in...
Kenya Supreme Court upholds Uhuru Kenyatta poll win
Kenya's Supreme Court has upheld President Uhuru Kenyatta's victory in last month's election re-run, which was boycotted by the main opposition.
Judges dismissed two petitions challenging the poll, opening the way for Mr Kenyatta to...
Morocco food stampede kills 15
At least 15 people have been killed and five others wounded in a stampede in Morocco while food aid was distributed.
The incident occurred in the town of Sidi Boulaalam in Essaouira province. The aid...
Charles Manson dies aged 83 after four decades in prison
Charles Manson, the notorious cult leader who directed his followers to commit a string of brutal murders, and who became a symbol of the dark side of 1960s counterculture, has died aged 83.
Manson was...
Alcohol ban for US troops in Japan
The US military has banned all troops stationed in Japan from drinking alcohol, following a deadly crash on Okinawa island linked to drink driving.
In addition, soldiers on Okinawa are banned from leaving their base...
Mugabe faces looming resignation deadline
Zimbabwe's embattled President Robert Mugabe is facing a deadline set by his own party to resign after his surprise speech where he refused to quit.
Zanu-PF, which has stripped Mr Mugabe of the party's leadership,...
Zimbabwe’s ruling party sacks Mugabe
Zimbabwe's ruling party has sacked President Robert Mugabe as its leader, officials say.
Zanu-PF has appointed ex-vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa, who had been fired by Mr Mugabe two weeks ago.
The sacking of Mr Mnangagwa had prompted...