Tag: Africa
Leo becomes first Pope to visit Algeria at start of major Africa tour
Pope Leo XIV wants to "turn the world's attention to Africa", according to a senior Vatican official, as he embarks…
Civilians feared killed after reports of air strike on Nigerian market
Civilians are feared to have died after reports that Nigerian military jets struck a village market in the north-east of…
Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes
British barrister Martin Hackett has been appointed as The Gambia's first special prosecutor to try those responsible for human rights…
Djibouti’s president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote
Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh has won an election with 97.8% of the vote, keeping him at the helm of…
Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists
Nearly 400 people have been sentenced in Nigeria for links with militant Islamic groups following mass trials. The convicts were…
US warns citizens to reconsider Nigeria travel on safety grounds
The US has urged its citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria, citing risks such as terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping.…