Africa

Nigeria bans large fuel trucks after deadly explosions

Nigeria will ban large fuel trucks from its roads after a series of deadly tanker explosions killed

DRC unrest sparks large refugee wave to Burundi

Burundi is dealing with its biggest influx of refugees in 25 years as families flee the escalating c

Niger proposes five years for return to democratic rule

A commission in military-ruled Niger has recommended a minimum five-year transition to democratic ru

France hands over sole military base in Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire, a former French colony, will continue cooperating with France on the military level,

France hands over sole military base to Côte d'Ivoire

Côte d'Ivoire, a former French colony, will continue cooperating with France on the military level,

Soldiers flee as rebels expand control in eastern DR Congo

Locals say government soldiers commandeered boats to flee across Lake Tanganyika while a local pris