Africa

Uganda's President Museveni cleared to seek reelection in bid to extend 39-year rule

Electoral officials formally declared President Yoweri Museveni a candidate after more than 2 millio

Malawi polls: Thousands protest against opposition's lead in presidential race

Several streets in the capital, Lilongwe, have been blocked by irate supporters who have denounced

Guinea votes 'Yes' in referendum for return to civilian rule

Guinea, which is home to the world's largest reserves of bauxite, is expected to hold its presidenti

Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger announce withdrawal from ICC

The three West African countries accused the court based in The Hague as "an instrument of neo-colon

EU extends Sudan sanctions regime until 2026

The European Union has extended by one year its sanctions regime against those it says are "responsi

Ebola containment programme draws calls for more funding

Health facilities in the epicentre of an Ebola outbreak in DRC are overwhelmed and essential supplie