Africa

Malawi starts official campaign period ahead of September 16 elections

The official campaign period for Malawi’s September 16 general election was launched on Monday,

Dutch authorities seize $112m from drug lord alleged to be hiding in West Africa

A Dutch court has confiscated 96 million euros ($112 million) in ill-gotten gains from one of Europe

Buhari's far-north hometown prepares to bury late Nigerian leader

Preparations were underway on Monday in Daura, the northern hometown of former Nigerian President Mu

Côte d'Ivoire extradites Beninese journalist arrested over president's criticism

Côte d'Ivoire has arrested and extradited to Benin a journalist critical of Benin's president, the

Nigeria declares Tuesday, July 15 public holiday to honour Buhari

Nigeria's government has declared Tuesday, July 15 a public holiday to honour the country's late for

Muhammadu Buhari: African leaders pay tribute to former Nigerian president

Buhari is remembered for commitment to service, integrity, and contributions to Nigeria and the Afri