Africa

Japan asks Nigeria to correct statement on 'special visas' for Nigerians

Japan says there is no plan to issue special visas to skilled Nigerians, asking the government of Ni

'Exceptional' 11,685-carat emerald discovered in Zambia

An 11,685-carat (2.3 kilogrammes) emerald has been found in Zambia, a mining company said.

Seven injured as train derails in northern Nigeria

A train derailed on Tuesday morning in northern Nigeria, injuring seven people, the national railway

Ghana begins inquiry on helicopter crash that killed ministers

The board set up to investigate the crash had commenced work and has 30 days to submit its report, t

DR Congo and M23 rebels resume peace talks - Qatar

The talks "included the discussions over finding a mechanism of monitoring the ceasefire, alongside

Somalia calls for an end to 'massacre and siege' in Gaza

Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali demanded an immediate ceasefire, the protection of c