'I Haven't Left My House in Three Weeks.' Life Under Italy's Lockdown
My famously vivacious country is eerily silent. This is what a nationwide quarantine feels like: we are at war, not with another country, but with a virus.
Can Boycotting Nigeria Poll Bring Biafra Independence?
Biafran secessionist leader Nnamdi Kanu says only a boycott of the upcoming presidential elections can compell Nigeria to peacefully resolve the Biafra independence question.
Nigeria Increases Niger Delta Amnesty Budget
The president has upped the amount the government gives in stipends and jobs training to ex-militants in the restive oil-rich region.
Ethiopian Athlete Urges World to Help Oromo People
Lilesa has been living in the U.S. since he staged a protest against his government at the Rio 2016 Olympics.
Uganda's Museveni Hands Out Aubiography to Schools
The Ministry of Education and Sports, run by Museveni's wife, says the book will "enlighten the youth."
U.N. Renews Calls to Investigate Ethiopia Protests
Rights groups have accused Ethiopian security forces of opening fire on protesters, killing hundreds.
Canceled State Visit Renews Buhari Health Rumors
President Mahamadou Issoufou was due to arrive on Friday.
Delta Air Lines Kicks Family Off Over Toddler Seat Row
'You and your wife could be in jail and your kids will be in foster care,' a crew member told the family.
Boko Haram Leader Abubakar Shekau Wounded: Report
Nigerian security forces have reported Shekau wounded or dead several times since 2009.
Mugabe Blames Islam for Violence in African States
The 93-year-old leader spoke at the World Economic Forum on Africa.
Somali Minister Shot Dead in Mogadishu Shootout
Abbas Abdullahi Sheikh Siraji, 31, was "caught in crossfire" after security team mistake Attorney General's vehicle as threat.
Six Journalists Arrested in Uganda on Press Freedom Day
Uganda ranked 112 out of 180 countries in Reporters Without Borders' 2017 Press Freedom Index.
Eastern Black Rhinos Return to Rwanda
Poaching blamed for disappearance of species in Rwanda, where the last confirmed sighting of a black rhino was in 2007.
Kenya: $2 Million Jackpot Winner Shares Spending Plans
Samuel Abisai won one of the biggest prizes in Kenya's sports betting history.
Nigerian Vice President Weighs in on Jollof Rice Debate
After Nigeria's information minister sparked controversy with his comments on the dish, the vice president made clear who he thinks makes the best jollof rice.
U.N. Peacekeeper Advance Team Arrives in South Sudan
The rest of the 4,000-strong contingent is expected in the country later this year.
Zambia Witnesses Rising Political Tensions
Rights groups fear country is allegedly persecuting critics following Hakainde Hichilema's treason trial.
Tanzania Fires 10,000 Civil Servants Over Fake Diplomas
A new report said the government workers had fraudulent high school certificates.
Caitlyn Jenner Tells Donald Trump 'Read My Book'
Jenner voted for the Republican, but told Seth Meyers that the party "does not do a good job when it comes to the LGBT community."
Senegal Court Upholds Life Sentence for Hissène Habré
A special tribunal set up in 2013 found him guilty of having ordered the arrest, torture and killing of thousands of Chadians.
Malawi Bans Child Marriage
President Peter Mutharika signed a constitutional amendment raising the age of legal marriage to 18.
What's Behind the Violence in Kenya's Laikipia Region?
At least 14 people have been killed in the drought-hit region in recent months.
Mystery Disease Kills Eight in Liberia
Health Ministry is testing the blood samples of those who died in Sinoe county.
Can Talks End War in the Central African Republic?
The first disarmament talks since 2015 are seen as a positive step toward ending a war that has killed thousands and displaced millions.
Tanzania expels UNDP head Awa Dabo
There are fears Awa Dabo was allegedly expelled due to her criticism of Zanizbar elections held in 2016.
Nigeria Judge Grants Pro-Biafra Leader Conditional Bail
Leader of pro-separatist group Ipob is standing trial on treasonable felony charges.
Who Are Congo's Kamwina Nsapu Rebels?
Kamwina Nsapu militiamen have vowed to avenge death of their leader, killed by government forces in August 2016.
English Cameroon Lifts Internet Ban after Three Months
Authorities imposed the ban in January, claiming people used social media to disseminate false information.
Husband Punches Shark to save Wife off Ascension Island
The couple were snorkeling when they were attacked swimming off the coast of the British territory.
Ethiopian Officials Slam Protest Athlete Feyisa Lilesa
Feyisa Lilesa has condemned a government crackdown on protesters in Ethiopia, which allegedly caused hundreds of deaths.