Africa

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.

Sudan: 'No signs of de-escalation' on the ground

The stream of refugees into neighbouring South Sudan has surged and malnutrition rates at the main b

Tens of millions struggle to feed themselves in West and Central Africa - UN

Although the numbers are staggering, the new report reduces last year's estimate of the number of pe