Africa

Nigeria mob action: Killing of travellers sparks outrage

The authorities have vowed to punish the killers of at least 16 people travelling home to celebrate

Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali impose levy on imported goods

The decision to impose extra taxes on imported goods by three countries comes as they try to find mo

Sudan war: Paramilitary RSF vows to fight on despite losses

The Sudanese army, which has been battling the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since 2023, has mad

Morocco's King Mohammed pardons over 1500 prisoners on Eid al-Fitr

In Morocco, the king can pardon prisoners convicted of various crimes on national or religious day.

Niger withdraws from Lake Chad Multinational Joint Task Force

Since the July 2023 coup, Niger's military regime has accused Nigeria of supporting foreign for

Morocco's 'water highway' averts crisis in Rabat, Casablanca

A diversion dam has been built near the Atlantic coast, to hold back the flow of the Sebou River bef