Africa

Five unique facts about Burkina Faso’s Ibrahim Traore

World's youngest head of state, 37-year-old Ibrahim Traore, has seen his popularity soar especially

Burkina Faso awards gold mine permit to Russia's Nordgold

The Niou mine is expected to yield approximately 20.22 metric tons of gold over its eight-year lifet

Beekeeper charged in US with concealing role in Rwandan genocide

Faustin Nsabumukunzi, 65, allegedly had a leadership role whereby he oversaw killings of Tutsi civil

Pope's funeral: Who are the African leaders attending?

The Vatican said at least 130 foreign delegations had confirmed their attendance at Pope Francis's f

Top court confirms Gabon military leader Nguema’s presidential win

Brice Oligui Nguema garnered 94.85% of the vote compared to his main challenger, Alain-Claude By-Nze

Blackout hits Sudan areas after drone attack on major power plant

This incident is the latest in a string of drone attacks on power infrastructure across northern Sud