Africa

Ivorian nurse jailed for offensive Facebook post against President Ouattara

Tokpa Flan Japhet, a 43-year-old nurse, was sentenced to 36 months in prison for the post on his Fac

My Afro Origins: Beninese online platform answers centuries-old identity quandary

Benin opens a digital path to nationality for Afro-descendants, transforming a fractured legacy into

Cameroon elections: Record 82 hopefuls apply to run for president

The list of presidential hopefuls include seven female candidates and several of President Paul Biya

DR Congo made 'necessary concessions' to M23 rebels for peace deal - minister

The Doha declaration includes a roadmap for restoring state authority in eastern DRC, and an agreeme

Malian army neutralises key Daesh terrorist leader

Souleymane Ag Bakawa, one of the leaders of the Daesh terror group in the Greater Sahara, headed a g

Togo leader Gnassingbe's party sweeps municipal seats in elections held after protests

Togo's ruling party has swept three-quarters of the seats in municipal elections held after protests