Several dead after violence erupts at Ethiopia gold mine site

It was also not clear who carried out Friday's attack, though the area suffers widespread insecurity.

Iran warns US 'economic warfare' could trigger Gulf maritime exclusion zone

Senior security official says Tehran is recalibrating its posture towards US warships and bases amid continuing regional tensions.

Ghana reveals $4.37 million spent evacuating citizens from South Africa

The minister said the evacuation had not been anticipated and therefore was not included in the government's budget.