Africa

Nigeria denies claims of plot to destabilise Niger

Nigeria said there were no French troops in the northern part of the country preparing to destabili

Cyclone Chido death toll climbs to 76 in Mozambique

The cyclone struck Mozambique at the northern Cabo Delgado province and destroyed nearly 62,000 home

Dozens killed in Nigeria twin food stampedes

Charity events descend into disaster as people scrambled to reach the provisions being offered.

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.