The Pope ‘condemns Somali militant attackers’
Pope Francis on Wednesday has condemned recent attacks in Somalia, Afghanistan and New York, saying militants were abusing the name of God to justify their violence, the Reuters news agency reports.
The pontiff is quoted...
Five friends killed in New York attack
Five friends from Argentina were among those killed in a truck attack in New York on Tuesday.
Eight people were killed and 11 injured when the driver of the truck hit people on a cycle...
Liberia presidential vote halted by country’s Supreme Court
Liberia's Supreme Court has ordered preparations for Tuesday's presidential run-off vote be halted amid allegations of fraud from an eliminated candidate.
Ex-football star George Weah and Vice-President Joseph Boakai are due to go head-to-head in...
New York truck attack: Trump vows to tighten vetting
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of Homeland Security to "step up" vetting measures, after a deadly truck attack in New York.
Eight people were killed and 11 injured when the driver of...
Cameroon opposition leader jailed for 25 years
Leading rights group Amnesty International has condemned the decision of a military court in Cameroon to sentence an opposition leader to 25 years in prison for hostility against the homeland, trying to instigate a...
Akufo-Addo meets Gnassingbe over Togo crisis
Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo has disclosed that his government is very concerned about developments in neighbouring Togo.
According to Mr. Akufo-Addo, efforts are being made to ensure that calm is restored in...
Ex-Trump aide Manafort charged with US tax fraud
Donald Trump's former presidential campaign manager, Paul Manafort, has been charged with conspiring to defraud the US in his dealings with Ukraine.
The 12 charges brought against Mr Manafort and one of his business associates,...
Kenya election: Kenyatta re-elected in disputed poll
Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has been declared winner of a controversial re-run of the presidential election.
He won 98% of the vote with turnout at just under 39% - less than half that recorded in...
Kenya Election Rerun: Raila Odinga still a “contender”
Raila Odinga may have dropped out of the Kenya election rerun but he still is a main contender and here’s why: It is evident with the turn-out of events:
• He is one person who...
Saudi Arabia to allow women into sports stadiums
Saudi Arabia will allow women to attend sports events in stadiums for the first time from next year, officials say.
Families will be able to enter the stadiums in three major cities - Riyadh, Jeddah...