Who Is Kate del Castillo? Mexican Actress Helped Sean Penn Secretly Interview 'El Chapo'
Kate del Castillo has been in contact with Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzmán for several years and orchestrated Sean Penn's secret interview with the him.
Virginia Obituary Says 'Vote For Donald Trump' In Lieu Of Flowers
The front-runner in the race for the Republican presidential nomination tweeted a link to a recent obituary, saying, “Thank you so much. [Ernest] must have been a great person.”
Anonymous Nigeria Hacks Government Websites, Declares Cyberwar Against Corruption, Poverty, Theft
At least four Nigerian government websites were down Friday afternoon after Anonymous Nigeria declared a cyberwar against corruption, poverty and theft.
Uganda Presidential Election 2016: Is Museveni Murdering His Opposition To Guarantee His Victory?
Weeks before Uganda's presidential election, President Yoweri Museveni has been accused of using murder, torture and violence to curtail opposition support.
Amid Boko Haram Insurgency, Nigeria To Buy JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jets From Pakistan For $25M
The three single-engine multirole fighters, jointly developed by Pakistani and Chinese engineers, may help in the battle against Boko Haram.
Who Is Beatrice Stockly? Swiss Missionary Abducted By Mali Gunmen, Again
Beatrice Stockly, a Swiss missionary, was abducted by gunmen at her home in northwest Mali, where she has lived for several years.
Nigeria Arrests President Buhari's All Progressives Congress Chieftain Amid Arms Procurement Scandal
Lawal Jafaru Isa, head of the ruling All Progressives Congress, is suspected of having links to the alleged diversion of $2 billion by former national security adviser Sambo Dasuki.
Saudi Arabia-Iran Rivalry In Africa: Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia Part Ways With Tehran As Riyadh Influence Grows
The loss of modest aid, arms deals and other support from Iran could be replaced by Saudi Arabia in reward for cutting ties with Iran.
Somalia Severs Ties With Iran, Stands By Saudi Arabia Amid Regional Tensions
Somalia joins a growing number of countries allied with Saudi Arabia to sever diplomatic ties with Iran.
Native Americans React To Oregon Armed Occupation: Burns Paiute Tribe Says, ‘We Were Here First’
Oregon land called the Malheur Refuge, at the center of a dispute, is native Paiute territory that was ceded to white settlers long ago.
Did North Korea Really Detonate A Hydrogen Bomb? Live Updates On Nuclear Test Claims
The alleged hydrogen test spurred a cease-and-desist order from the U.N., doubts from the U.S. and calls for more sanctions.
Islamic Republic And Muslim Majority Gambia Bans Female Government Employees From Showing Hair
A month after Gambia was declared an Islamic republic, it banned female government employees from showing hair at work.
ISIS In Africa: After Islamic State Attack, Libya's National Oil Company Issues 'Cry For Help'
Libya’s state-owned oil company issued a “cry for help” Tuesday as ISIS attacked a second oil tank near Es Sider port, one day after setting fire to an oil tank in Ras Lanuf port.
Goodluck Jonathan Boko Haram Scam: In Nigeria, Former Peoples Democratic Party Leader Faces Corruption Charges
Peoples Democratic Party former Acting Chairman Haliru Mohammed Bello and his son have been accused of money laundering and criminal breach of trust.
Al-Shabab In Kenya: After Aborted New Year's Eve Attacks, Suspected Militant Arrested
Authorities also seized weapons that were allegedly intended for use by al-Shabab on New Year’s Eve.
Amid Low Oil Prices, Will Nigeria Devalue Naira Currency? IMF, Buhari Meet Over Economic Crisis
Low oil prices and other conditions could lead to a currency devaluation, for which the International Monetary Fund is pushing.
Will Nigeria Ban Hijab, Islamic Veils? Buhari's Spokesman Clarifies
In a recent media chat, President Muhammadu Buhari said hijab might be outlawed if suicide bombings continue.
NYE Playlist 2016: 30 Songs, Music Videos To Play At Your New Year's Eve Party
Here's a roundup of some of this year's hottest songs and their music videos to play on New Year's Eve.
Things To Do New Year's Eve Paris 2015: Events, Celebrations At The Eiffel Tower, Champs-Elysées, Arc De Triomphe And More
If you’re lucky enough to ring the new year in Paris, be sure to check out these celebrations and wish your Parisian peers “Bonne Années” at the stroke of midnight.
Buhari Presidential Media Chat: Nigeria Willing To Negotiate With Boko Haram To Save Chibok Girls
“We are looking for a credible Boko Haram leadership that will convince us that the girls are here and alive," Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said Wednesday.
Who Is Roch Marc Kabore? Burkina Faso's New President Marks Pivotal Moment In Democracy
Roch Marc Kabore was sworn in as president of the African nation Tuesday, succeeding longtime ruler Blaise Compaore.
Buhari To Spend More Money Than Goodluck Jonathan On Presidential Villa, But Less On Food In 2016 Budget
Muhammadu Buhari reportedly plans to outspend predecessor Goodluck Jonathan on a residence, but slash his food budget.
Buhari Presidential Media Chat Live Stream: Watch Nigeria's Leader Answer Questions On National Issues [VIDEO]
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will hold his first presidential media chat Wednesday. Click here to watch the event via live stream.
How To Get Election Results For Central African Republic Presidential And Parliamentary Polls
The polls will close at 5 p.m. local time, and provisional results will be announced in the following days. Final results must be released within two weeks.
South Africa's Catholic Church Rejects Nuclear Procurement Plans, Calls For Referendum
The nation's government has been urged to suspend its nuclear procurement plans and hold a referendum about the issue.
Goodluck Jonathan Spent Over $4M Lobbying Against Nigeria's 'Bring Back Our Girls' Campaign, Lawyer Claims
Former President Goodluck Jonathan spent more than $4 million to lobby against the movement that sought to rescue hundreds of schoolgirls abducted last year by Boko Haram.
Central African Republic Elections 2015: Guide To Candidates, Issues, Voting Process And Poll Results
The war-torn country looks to bring an end to years of sectarian violence between Christians and Muslims with its Wednesday elections.
In Uganda, Burundi Peace Talks Resume Amid Escalating Violence
The long-stalled talks — set for Monday — include a government delegation as well as opposition members and civil society representatives.
Turkey-Israel Relations 2015: Ankara Demands 'Unrestricted Access' To Hamas-Controlled Gaza Strip Amid Negotiations
“Turkey is determined to not accept any sort of restriction on Turkish assistance to Gaza,” a Turkish newspaper reported Saturday.
Sweden Shifts Toward A Cashless Economy Despite Rising Risks Of Electronic Fraud
Going cash-free may be convenient and lead to fewer bank robberies, but it raises other potential issues, such as more fraud and less privacy.