Africa

South Sudanese soldiers arrested over death of UN worker

The soldiers were arrested after admitting to the killing and disclosing the whereabouts of the body

US Secretary of State Rubio says ceasefire 'immediate goal' in Sudan conflict

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says 'humanitarian truce going into the new year' is among Washing

Sudan: More than 50,000 flee Kordofan fighting, UN says

A United Nations agency says civilians are fleeing in fear as fighting spreads across key towns in S

Egypt’s Sisi, Sudan’s Burhan call for activating joint defense pact

Leaders urge closer coordination to tackle regional challenges as fighting between Sudanese army, pa

Calls grow to completely replace French with Arabic language in Morocco

National coalition urges full enforcement of Arabic’s official status on World Arabic Language Day

Benin president says 'young soldiers with no command' deceived into coup attempt

Benin's President Patrice Talon said on Thursday that the bulk of the army did not back a recent foi