Africa

Why Africa needs more women leaders

As Africa grapples with social, political and economic challenges, the need for women to step into l

Mali singer Traore child custody case postponed

A Belgian court has postponed the trial of Malian singer Rokia Traore to January 8 over an outstandi

Nigeria activates response on deadly Lassa fever

Nigeria has launched an emergency response centre after recording 190 deaths from Lassa fever in 202

South Sudan 'overwhelmed' by refugee influx

South Sudan is facing a "completely overwhelming" influx of refugees from Sudan, Doctors W

Cyclone Chido death toll in Mozambique rises to 120

Cyclone Chido killed at least 120 people in Mozambique in its deadly rampage through the Indian Ocea

Egypt to join new AU peacekeeping force in Somalia

Egypt has announced that its troops will join the new African Union peacekeeping force in Somalia.