Africa

DRC to replace cobalt export ban with quotas from October 16

The DRC will lift its ban on cobalt exports from October 16 and manage global supply by imposing ann

At least 48 people killed in clashes between army and armed group in South Sudan's northeast

At least 48 people were killed and more than 152 injured in clashes between South Sudan’s army and

Malawi's ex-President Mutharika takes early lead in election

Malawi's former President Peter Mutharika has taken an early lead in this week's election, in which

Somalia's Defence Minister Fiqi defends US lawmaker Ilhan Omar's heritage amid Trump's attack

President Donald Trump had directly targeted Ilan Omar and Somalia, her country of origin, in sharp

Guinea votes in referendum for return to civilian rule

Interim leader Mamady Doumbouya has not said whether he will stand for election after the referendum

Israel reportedly asks US to pressure Egypt to reduce military build-up in Sinai

Israel says the build-up in Sinai could be used for offensive purposes, saying that Egypt hasn't pro