Africa

Ethiopia bus accident claims 25 lives

At least 25 people have died in a bus accident in northern Ethiopia on Thursday, police said.

Families sue South African government over apartheid-era crimes

The group is seeking about 167 million rand ($9 million) in damages, according to court papers.

South Sudan shuts social media after riots over killings

It follows the spread of videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan.

Somali president arrives in Egypt ahead of talks with Sisi

The two leaders are expected to discuss acceleration of cooperation in the fields of security and pe

Gabon sets date for presidential election after coup

Transitional President General Brice Oligui Nguema has made no secret of his ambitions to remain in

DR Congo to create world’s largest tropical forest reserve

The Kivu-Kinshasa green corridor is expected to preserve over 100,000 square kilometers of natural f