West Africa

The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, assures members of the diplomatic corps and other foreigners of their safety and security...

Police say they will conduct air surveillance on Saturday.

Shocking tales how tourists mainly from Europe habitually have sex with children.

Boko Haram is a terrorist organisation that launches regular offensives in Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameroon.

A total of 69 victims, 23 witnesses and 10 expert witnesses testified during the trial which opened on July 20,...

The president received the special envoy of Nigerien president on Friday.

A representative says it is unlikely the bill will pass.

The UN arms embargo was imposed in 2004 after an initial 2002-2003 civil war.

Deby has been in power for 26 years.

Solo Sandeng dedicated many years of his life to politics in Gambia and was previously arrested in 2013 for his political activities. 

"They are not terrorists. But we would like to say that they cannot hide under the guise of herdsmen to...

Ruling party candidate has already conceded defeat

The MOU seeks to empower women, children, the disabled and the elderly in both countries.

Major opposition candidate​, ​Hama Amadou​,​ is detained ​on ​human trafficking charges​.​

The election was initially slated for February 28, but the polls were postponed.

Other field commanders whose tenures during the ECOMOG operations were covered in the book would also be recognised by the...

The situation was brought under control on Sunday.

Hundreds have been massacred in the area in recent years

Mr Diallo died on the way to the hospital after being shot.

The accused was arrested in Lagos suburb with the 10 children.

Government increased electricity rate by 59.2 per cent and water tariff by 67.2 per cent.

Burkina Faso’s communication minister, Remis Dandjinou, says 33 people are receiving treatment at a hospital.

Mr. Osinbajo said the people of Burkina Faso had proved to be genuinely interested in good governance.

Liberia is now the only country in the world with the Ebola epidemic.

Guinea remains the only country still banned from hosting international football matches because of the virus.