The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has taken a dramatic turn in his ongoing terrorism trial by opting to defend himself in court. This development...

Morocco's annual inflation rate increased to 0.4% in September, up from 0.3% in August, according to the country's statistics agency. The rise was primarily driven by a 0.5% increase in...

A senior official of Tanzania's main opposition party, Chadema, has been arrested while attempting to attend the treason trial of party leader Tundu Lissu, amid a crackdown on dissenting voices...

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...