Rwandan Genocide Anniversary: Facts About The Mass Slaughter Between Hutus And Tutsi
Thursday marked the anniversary of the start of one of history's worst mass slaughters.
Zuma Survives Impeachment In South Africa But Political, Economic Uncertainty Remains
Political uncertainty plus the slowing growth rate of China’s economy and falling commodity prices are wreaking havoc on the country’s economy.
Delegate Count For Democrats, Republicans: Bernie Sanders, Ted Cruz Deal Setbacks To Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump
Here’s how many delegates each Democratic and Republican presidential candidate has now, following the Wisconsin primaries.
South Africa Votes Against Impeaching President Zuma Amid Corruption, Cronyism Allegations
Pleas from the opposition to impeach President Jacob Zuma fell on deaf ears, as National Assembly members voted against the motion 233-143.
Seychelles Cuts Presidential Term Limits, Going Against Recent Trend In Africa
Seychelles joins Senegal in cutting term limits, going against the trend in Africa, where many presidents try to stay in power.
Amid Low Oil Prices, Buhari Blames Nigeria’s Economic Crisis On Opposition Peoples Democratic Party
“In the past 16 years, we made a lot of money without planning for the rainy day,” Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari said of the opposition.
Panama Papers Highlights Links Between Oil And African Leaders, Businessmen
“This leak is almost confirming our worries,” said Lucas Olo Fernandes, regional coordinator for Central Africa at Transparency International.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Assassination Facts: 7 Things To Know About The Civil Rights Leader's Murder
Although 48 years have passed since Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, his legacy lives on.
Zuma Home Upgrade Scandal: South African President Vows To Repay $16M In State Funds Spent On Renovations
Following a scathing ruling on his home upgrade scandal, President Jacob Zuma gave a televised address to the nation Friday night.
Boko Haram New Video Refutes Abubakar Shekau’s Purported Call To Surrender
“You should know that there is no truce, there is no negotiations,” one of the unidentified masked men reportedly said in the video.
Nigeria's State Oil Corporation Withheld Billions In 2015: Report
Under President Muhammadu Buhari’s watch, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corp. apparently failed to remit $4.2 billion to the treasury in the second half of last year.
Inside ISIS' Bomb-Making Lab: How Islamic State Uses Prestigious Mosul University To Wage War
ISIS is reportedly using the University of Mosul's prestigious chemistry lab to cook up peroxide-based chemical bombs and suicide vests, among other explosives.
Buhari Targets Crime: Nigeria Police To Recruit 10,000 New Officers Amid Critical Crime Problem
The mass recruitment is part of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s efforts to curb crime and address a major shortfall in the police force’s manpower.
US-Nigeria Cooperation Strengthens As Kerry Meets With Buhari At Nuclear Security Summit
The meeting marks a continued shift in bilateral relations that faltered under Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s predecessor, Goodluck Jonathan.
In Libya, Gunmen Take Over Tripoli TV Channel Al-Nabaa, Cut Broadcasts, Threaten Journalists
"They took us out of the offices, took control and suspended broadcasting. None of us has been hurt,” one journalist from the channel reportedly said.
Terrorism In Somalia: Al-Shabab Suicide Bomber Hugs Puntland Official Before Detonating
An al-Shabab suicide bomber detonated his explosives while hugging a local official in Somalia's Puntland region and the blast blew both of them up.
Central African Republic’s New President Touadera In Uphill Battle Against Warring Muslim, Christian Militias
Faustin-Archange Touadéra, leader of the Central African Republic, faces difficult odds in forming a credible administration — and maintaining peace.
Uganda Police Body Searching Photos At Namboole Stadium Go Viral
The photos purportedly show Ugandan police groping women's breasts and private parts as they conducted body searches on soccer fans entering the Namboole stadium.
Nigerian Army Officer Kidnapping Update: Col. Samaila Inusa Found Dead In Kaduna State
Col. Samaila Inusa was found dead Tuesday near a village in northern Kaduna state, where he was kidnapped over the weekend by unknown abductors.
Who Is Luaty Beirão? Angolan Rapper Ikonoklasta Sentenced For Plotting 'Rebellion' Against President Dos Santos
Luaty Beirão, also known by his stage name Ikonoklasta, was sentenced to prison for “rebellion against the president of the republic, criminal association and falsifying documents."
EgyptAir Hijacker Arrested At Cyprus Airport After Demanding Release Of Female Prisoners In Egypt
The man who hijacked a Cairo-bound flight and forced it to land in Cyprus Tuesday was an Egyptian national who demanded a meeting with EU officials.
Nigerian Army Officer Samaila Inusa Kidnapped Near NNPC Refinery Junction
Nigerian senior army officer Col. Samaila Inusa was kidnapped from his car Saturday night in Kaduna near the state-run NNPC oil refinery junction.
Will London Stock Exchange Merge With Deutsche Börse? Criticism Over Potential Deal Heats Up In UK, Germany
Shareholders, industry veterans and politicians in Britain and Germany are split over the proposal.
Brussels Attacks: Right-wing Mob Storms Memorial For Victims After Belgians Call Off Solidarity March
Right-wing activists stormed a central square where people were paying tribute to victims but were repelled by force.
Western Digital To Test Investor Appetite For Junk Bonds As High-Yield Market Rallies
The American computer storage giant is set to sell nearly $10 billion of loans and bonds as early as this week.
Ivory Coast Al Qaeda Attack Update: Two Suspects Arrested In Northern Mali
Two suspects were detained Friday and Saturday in northern Mali, following indications they “actively participated” in the Ivory Coast attack.
Why Are Brazilians Protesting Against Dilma Rousseff? Anti-Government Demonstrations Dominated By Educated Youth
Anti-government demonstrators at the protests sweeping Brazil are overwhelmingly well-educated and well-off, with many of them students or young professionals.
Nigeria Approves Buhari's Record $30B Budget For 2016, Despite Low Oil Prices
The new budget is centered on an oil price benchmark of $38 per barrel and a production level of 2.2 million barrels per day, which is Nigeria’s current output.
Brussels Attacks Live Updates: Belgium Hunts Down Suspects Involved In Triple Bombings
The explosives used in Tuesday's deadly attacks in Belgium were easy to make, an adviser to the British army said.
Brussels Airport Bombings: Flight Cancellations, Delays, Statuses For Major Airlines Flying To, From Belgium
Here's an alphabetical list of major airlines and how the Brussels terrorist attacks have impacted their operations.