Thwarted Niger mutiny exposes junta’s Russia dependence
Abidjan – The pivotal role played by Russia’s Africa Corps mercenaries in putting down a mutiny in Niger at... Read more
1 Sep
Nigeria militias kill herders en masse, alleging jihadist ties: sources
Kano – Vigilante groups in north-central Nigeria have launched raids against ethnic Fulani herders in recent weeks, possibly killing... Read more
1 Sep
Nepal flood death toll rises to 903, missing 4,247: disaster authority
Kathmandu – Devastating floods near the border with China have killed at least 903 people in Nepal, while the... Read more
31 Aug
Iran retaliates after first US strikes in a month
Tehran – Iran attacked US military targets in the Middle East on Monday in retaliation for the first American... Read more
31 Aug
China penalises 10 people for misinformation over deadly mudslide
Beijing – Chinese authorities penalised 10 people accused of spreading misinformation online about a deadly mudslide along the Nepal... Read more
31 Aug
Turkey navy helps free hijacked vessel in deadly battle with pirates: Somalia
Mogadishu – Turkey’s navy, along with Somali armed forces, have freed a hijacked vessel held in Somali waters and... Read more
31 Aug
Niger junta says it is back in control after soldiers’ mutiny
Abidjan – Niger’s ruling junta said it was back in control after mutinous soldiers set off armed clashes in... Read more
31 Aug
I.Coast home-hunters’ saga highlights Africa housing crunch
Abidjan – For months, Veronique and Faustin Kla have looked for a home in Abidjan, tired of juggling their... Read more
31 Aug
Zimbabwe police arrest official over deadly Lake Kariba ferry sinking
Harare – Zimbabwe police said Wednesday they had arrested a district official on criminal charges of culpable homicide after... Read more
27 Aug
Ukraine strike on bus in occupied territory kills 9: pro-Kremlin officials
Moscow – A Ukrainian strike on a passenger bus in occupied eastern Ukraine killed nine people on Wednesday, Russian-installed... Read more
27 Aug
