IMF confident of extending credit to Senegal

Senegal's president and IMF chief have welcomed progress in talks and pledged to move quickly toward a new programme to support the West African country's recovery.

Sudan gold mine collapse kills at least 60 people

A gold mine collapsed in southern Sudan, killing at least 60 small-scale miners, two survivors told AFP on Wednesday, while many more are missing.

Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84

Veteran Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs has died at the age of 84, his son, Olusoji Jacobs, announced on Instagram on Wednesday.