Africa

Malawi arrests ex-finance minister over alleged graft

Malawi police have arrested the country's ex-Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamveka and four other forme

One killed as Guineans rally for a return to civilian rule

Clashes broke out in Guinea's capital Conakry on Monday morning between police and young demonstrato

Abducted Malian religious leader dies

An eminent Malian Muslim leader has died after being kidnapped by insurgents in late December.

Four abducted Kenyans freed

Four young Kenyan men who disappeared last month in a spate of abductions targeting government criti

Nigeria police rescue hostages after gun battle with kidnappers

Kidnapping for ransom is common in Nigeria, with police repeatedly engaging in a shootout with kidna

Mozambique's opposition leader to return from exile

Venancio Mondlane, who has led more than two months of protests against Mozambique's disputed electi