Africa

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria Eighteen presidential candidates in Nigeria on Wednesday signed an agreement to accept the outcome of the Feb. 25...

KANO, Nigeria Attacks have intensified in Nigeria ahead of Feb. 25 general elections where a new president, senators and House...

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria Contenders for Nigeria's president and national parliamentary seats concluded their campaign rallies Tuesday ahead of Feb. 25 general...

MOGADISHU, Somalia At least 10 people were killed and several others were injured when al-Shabaab terrorists stormed a residential building...

DOUALA, Cameroon Nigerians living abroad long for positive change in their country as it prepares to hold general elections later...

JOHANNESBURG Authorities in Mauritius on Monday issued a warning urging residents to take all precautions and shelter in safe places...

DOUALA, Cameroon Three UN peacekeepers were killed and five others injured Tuesday when their convoy hit an improvised explosive device...

JUBA, South Sudan The UN refugee agency UNHCR and 108 humanitarian and development partners are appealing for $1.3 billion to...

TUNIS, Tunisia Ennahda leader Rached Ghannouchi was released by Tunisian authorities on Tuesday after being questioned on incitement accusations, according...

LUSAKA, Zambia The presidents of Zambia and Tanzania agreed Sunday on the need to fast-track the upgrading of an over...