David Gritten
Lebanese army says troops deploying in ‘pilot zone’ after Israeli withdrawal
Lebanon's army says its troops have begun deploying to a "pilot zone" in the south of the country following the…
Former ‘street kid’ key to South Africa’s police corruption inquiry
The name of controversial businessman Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala has haunted the proceedings of South Africa's major inquiry into alleged police…
Eight worshippers die in crush at Burundi preacher’s gathering
Eight people died and nine others were injured in a crush during an evangelical gathering in Burundi's largest city, Bujumbura.…
West Africa signs off $25bn mega gas-pipeline plan
One of Africa's most ambitious energy infrastructure projects has finally been signed off at the highest level, with West African…
Many feared dead in another Nigeria boat disaster but why do they keep happening?
The pattern has now become wearily familiar in Nigeria. Many die in a boat accident; officials say the regulations should…
Traffic officers arrested for allegedly seeking bribe from Nigeria’s anti-corruption boss
Four Nigerian policeman, accused of setting up an illegal checkpoint to extort money from drivers, picked on the wrong man:…