Riot broke out in Kuje Prison on Monday morning just as officials arrived at the facility for their routine duties. A top prison official, who...
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Gabon opposition candidate claims victory in presidential election
Presidential candidate Jean Ping casts his ballot at the Martine Oulabou school in Libreville during the Gabon's presidential election on August 27, 2016. / AFP...
Nigerian Troops Establish School for IDPs in Borno
The Nigerian military says its troops in the 21 Brigade, 7 Division have a established a temporary school for children at the Internally Displaced Persons...
At least 6 dead, demonstrations continue in Ethiopian anti-government protests
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, Aug. 7 (UPI) -- At least six people are dead after hundreds of protesters clashed Saturday in Addis Ababa over what demonstrators...
We will punish kidnappers of Iba monarch – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday said his administration has the capacity and will to fight all forms of crime and criminality, saying...
Libyan forces advance in IS bastion as US keeps up air strikes
Libyan forces said Tuesday they were advancing inside the jihadist bastion of Sirte, as Washington conducted a second straight day of air strikes on Islamic...
60,000 flee South Sudan’s recent violence to nearby countries
Since conflict flared three weeks ago, the number of people fleeing to Uganda has doubled to 52,000, with 8,000 more seeking refuge in Sudan and...
Tens of Thousands in Congo Call for Elections as Scheduled
Tens of thousands of Congolese gathered in the capital Sunday at an opposition rally calling for the president to step down at the end of...
Nigeria resumes cash pay-offs to former militants
Nigeria's government has resumed cash payments for former militants in the restive Niger Delta, an official said on Monday, in a bid to end a...
Twin Suicide Bombs Kill 13 Near Mogadishu Airport
MOGADISHU: At least 13 people were killed today in twin bombings near UN and African Union buildings adjoining Mogadishu's airport, police said, in what the jihadist...
Military Readies Major Offensive Against Niger Delta Militants If Talks Fail
Abuja, Warri and Yenagoa — Barring any major progress in the ongoing dialogue between the federal government and stakeholders in the Niger Delta to end...
Nigeria is in Recession, says Adeosun
Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun, on Thursday admitted that the country is in recession. Adeosun who made the declaration while briefing Senators in plenary...
Shiites-Army clash: Gov. El-rufai receives report, promises to punish culprits
El-Rufai said a white paper conveying the decision of government on the recommendations of the commission would be issued promptly. He said: “And the necessary...
Refugees Could Soon Hit One Million – UN
The number of South Sudanese refugees in East Africa could pass one million this year, the United Nations refugee agency said, calling on armed groups...
10 killed in ethnic protests in northern Ethiopia
(iStock) At least 10 people, including police officers and civilians, have been reportedly killed in northern Ethiopia following days of protests, according activists and a...