Africa

South Sudan leader revives peace talks after delaying elections

The talks hit a deadlock in July after Riek Machar’s party withdrew.

Somalia-born Ilhan Omar wins reelection in Minnesota

Ilhan Omar will get a third term representing the heavily Democratic 5th District.

Nigeria’s army chief Lagbaja dies after 'illness'

Lt. Gen. Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja had not been seen in public in nearly two months, fueling rumors th

S. Africa shuts key border with Mozambique over unrest

South Africa has announced temporary closure of a key border point with Mozambique over post-electio

US elections: Kenyan-born Hiltsley makes history after win

Born in Nyamira County, Kenya, Hiltsley moved to Minnesota at the age of nine and has worked in publ

Mozambique threatens to deploy army to quell protests

The opposition has called for more protests on Thursday in the capital, Maputo,  which have been d