Africa

Several soldiers killed during anti-coup response, Benin government says

Several people died in Benin during a thwarted coup attempt on the weekend, the West African country

Tanzania tells its citizens to stay home ahead of expected independence day protests

Tanzania’s prime minister urged people to stay at home on Tuesday, when activists have called for

DRC president says Rwanda 'violating' Washington peace accord

Felix Tshisekedi, the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has said that Rwanda is "

Côte d'Ivoire president Ouattara sworn in fourth term, vows to defend constitution

Leaders from 11 African countries attended the ceremony, including representatives from USA and Fran

Benin coup attempt: President Talon addresses nation, says situation 'completely under control'

Benin's president said on Sunday that the "situation is completely under control" in his country aft

Nigerian government secures release of 100 kidnapped schoolchildren: sources, local media

Nigeria's government has secured the release of 100 schoolchildren who were abducted last month in N