Africa

Nigeria food stampede kills 20 people

The victims were mainly women in the stampede that occurred during rice distribution by a popular bu

DR Congo arrests 17 Chinese men for running an illegal gold mine

The group was arrested after a government delegation made an unannounced visit to the mine site.

Zambia makes arrests over alleged plot to bewitch president

The two suspects face charges of practicing witchcraft, possession of charms and cruelty to animals.

Liberia war crimes trials to take place under Boakai - Official

The two Liberian civil wars left more than 250,000 people dead more than two decades ago, with trial

France begins to withdraw troops from Chad after exit order

Chad last month announced its decision to end a defence accord with Paris mainly dating from indepe

DR Congo names new military chief amid rebel advances

The state television report did not give reasons for the military reshuffle.