Africa

Pope Leo expresses 'great sorrow' over Sudan, concern over Tanzania tensions

Pope Leo has appealed for an immediate ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian corridors in Sudan,

Libya detains education minister over textbook scandal

Libyan prosecutors have announced they are detaining the country's education minister for negligence

DRC slams M23 rebel group's opposition to airport reopening

The DRC has criticised M23 rebel group's "cynical" opposition to reopening Goma airport to help funn

Age limit removal officially paves the way for Djibouti president to run for sixth term

Djibouti's parliament has removed the age limit for presidents with a unanimous vote, its speaker sa

Hundreds of Sudanese children flee Al Fasher without their families amid violence: local committee

Over 36,000 people escaped city due to escalating violence, says Darfur Displaced and Refugees Coord

Nigeria denies Donald Trump's claims on Christian 'genocide'

US President Trump has designated Nigeria as a 'country of particular concern', claiming thousands o