Christians, unions in uproar as four Nigerian states close schools for Ramadan
Kano, Nigeria - Four predominantly Muslim states in northern Nigeria have ordered the closure of schools for the holy month of Ramadan, drawing the threat...
Senegal to summon ex-president Sall to court
Dakar, Senegal - Senegal will summon former president Macky Sall to court after the west African country's audit office unveiled irregularities in the treasury's bookkeeping...
Zimbabwe court denies bail to journalist after critical interview
Harare, Zimbabwe - Zimbabwean court denied bail Friday to a journalist accused of inciting violence after interviewing a ruling party stalwart who called for the...
Nigeria president says end in sight for economic crisis
Abuja, Nigeria - Nigeria is heading towards the "light at the end of the tunnel" as the country grinds through the second year of a...
UN authorises evacuation of staff families from Burundi
Nairobi, Kenya - The United Nations has authorised the evacuation of families of its international staff from Burundi following violence in DR Congo, according to...
