Africa

US, Nigeria officials hold closed-door talks after Trump's threats of military action

Earlier this month, Trump had warned that if Nigeria "continues to allow the killing of Christians",

School pupils kidnapped in central Nigeria: state official

The latest incident continues a troubling trend that began with Boko Haram's kidnapping of 270 Chibo

South Africa says US asks to join G20 summit, ending boycott

In an 11th-hour about-turn, the United States has told South Africa it wants to take part in this we

Rescuers search for 70 missing after boat capsizes in DR Congo

Local media report says boat was carrying roughly 120 people, of whom only around 50 have been rescu

Nearly a quarter of Somalia's population face acute hunger: WFP

Nearly a quarter of Somalia’s population is facing acute hunger, with 1.85 million children under

South Africa heightens security ahead of G20 summit

South Africa is beefing up security ahead of a G20 summit in Johannesburg from November 22 to 23 tha