Africa

South Africa to deploy army to tackle gang violence

President Cyril Ramaphosa terms organised crime as the most immediate threat to South Africa's democ

Six countries join African Union Security Council

Members are chosen on the basis of equitable regional representation and serve either two- or three-

Nigeria probes Arik plane's mid-air engine 'bang'

Investigators have been deployed to Benin to secure the aircraft and begin evidence collection.

Libya grants first post-Gaddafi foreign oil licences

Libya currently produces around 1.5 million barrels a day, sitting on Africa's largest oil reserves,

At least nine killed after tropical cyclone Gezani slams into Madagascar

Residents described scenes of chaos as the cyclone made landfall.

Qatar sends humanitarian aid to Sudan

Qatar says the humanitarian aid is expected to help in boosting healthcare services in Sudan.