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The restrictive policy had limited most urban families to one child for decades

The Human Rights Council was created by the Assembly in May 2006 as the principal UN body dealing with human...

Four Nigerians are among the finalists listed for the award.

More than 3,000 migrants and refugees have died trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea.

Hundreds of people have been kidnapped or arrested and held in undisclosed locations by security forces in Egypt in recent...

The Council commended the three most affected countries for their resilience and continued efforts to eradicate the EVD.

Police used tear gas, rubber bullets and stun grenades to disperse students

Nigeria says it is insisting that due process must be followed before Nigerians are removed from the UK to Nigeria

The week long demonstration by students is seen as the first signs of the post-apartheid 'Born Free' generation flexing its...

Cameroon is part of an 8,700-strong regional force led by Nigeria that is fighting the militants.

A Bologna-based newspaper Il Resto del Carlino reported that the 78-year-old discovered a dark spot on his head several months...

The security situation in Aden remains a concern as armed men, including Islamist militants, linked to al Qaeda, roam the...

Mr. Osinbajo said the Buhari administration was interested in working with Ukraine in the areas of Agriculture and Steel sectors.

CPJ says a combination of legal and physical harassment is making it difficult for journalists to work freely in Kenya

In the streets of the capital Cotonou, the mood was sad in some quarters but celebratory in others.

Political Parties and Security Forces Should Take Steps to Prevent Post-Election Violence.

Alaa and Gamal Mubarak were convicted of embezzling state funds

The death toll is expected to climb.

Burkina Faso is due to hold presidential and general elections in November.

The judicial council had previously suspended 22 junior judges.

Ten people, including a soldier, civilians and suicide bombers, were killed in two separate suicide attacks in Diffa.

The Saudi Ministry of Health recently warned against contact with camels.

CPJ research shows that currently at least 18 journalists are behind bars in Egypt for their work

Officials say the Hajj and Umrah sectors ran at a loss this year due to reduction in number of pilgrims...

The pope told the audience "these crimes can no longer be kept secret", and said that "God weeps" because of...