Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has taken a 21-year-old diplomat's daughter as a second wife, following…
Catholic nun wins $1m award
Sister Beatrice Chipeta, founder of the Lusubilo Orphan Care in Malawi's northern tip lakeshore district…
Mend destroys oil pipeline
Lagos - Nigeria's most prominent armed group Mend said on Tuesday it had attacked and…
‘New Nigeria Cinema’ sparks Nollywood renaissance
Nigeria's "Nollywood" film industry is thriving, producing hundreds of movies every month. But a new…
Nigeria: Media workers suspend strike
Media workers in the employ of Nigeria's federal government returned to work on Tuesday after…
Egypt says no to foreign poll monitors
Cairo - Egypt's ruling party has rejected as "interference" calls, including by Washington, to allow…
Togo court strips opposition of seats
Lome - Nine Togolese lawmakers lost their parliamentary seats after they broke away from the…
UK doubts Zimbabwe election timing
Harare - The political climate in Zimbabwe is not yet conducive to a free and…
British Mercenaries to Take On Pirates
Nairobi — British mercenaries could be used in the fight against Somali pirates.
Nigeria: Media workers begin strike
Media workers under the Nigeria Union of Journalist, NUJ and the Radio , Television and…