Africa

Fire erupts at refinery in Sudan's capital amid fighting

The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Thursday accused each other of

Botswana president aims to clinch De Beers deal

Botswana's new President Duma Boko said on Thursday that he hoped to clinch a long-delayed diamond s

Ethiopia bus accident claims 25 lives

At least 25 people have died in a bus accident in northern Ethiopia on Thursday, police said.

Families sue South African government over apartheid-era crimes

The group is seeking about 167 million rand ($9 million) in damages, according to court papers.

South Sudan shuts social media after riots over killings

It follows the spread of videos depicting the alleged killings of South Sudanese nationals in Sudan.

Somali president arrives in Egypt ahead of talks with Sisi

The two leaders are expected to discuss acceleration of cooperation in the fields of security and pe