A US citizen and missionary has been kidnapped from his home in the West African nation of Niger, multiple security sources have confirmed to CBS News. The kidnapping occurred in...

A devastating maritime disaster unfolded off the coast of Tunisia when a boat carrying approximately 70 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa sank, resulting in the deaths of at least 40 people,...

Nigeria's Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Wale Edun, has returned to Nigeria after a brief absence due to illness. Edun was spotted at an official function...

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted multiple consignments of illicit drugs concealed in frozen snails, electrical bulbs, and female clothing, destined for the United States, the United...

Nigeria and China have signed several landmark agreements to boost their bilateral relations and drive economic growth in Nigeria. The agreements cover various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, technology, and agriculture....

A French uranium mining company, Areva, now known as Orano, is set to face trial over the 2010 abduction of seven employees in northern Niger. The company is accused of...

Cameroon's opposition presidential candidate, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, has rejected early trends suggesting incumbent President Paul Biya is leading in the October 12 presidential election. Tchiroma, who leads the National Salvation...

Zimbabwe's ruling ZANU-PF party has resolved to amend the constitution to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa's term by two years to 2030, sparking widespread criticism from opposition politicians who condemn the...

Namibia's Ministry of Health and Social Services has declared an outbreak of mpox in the city of Swakopmund, activating surveillance, contact tracing, and response teams to contain the spread. The...

The United States Embassy in Abuja has issued a security alert to American citizens ahead of a planned protest scheduled for Monday, October 20, in the Federal Capital Territory. The...