Voters in Cameroon went to the polls on Sunday in a presidential election that is widely expected to see 92-year-old Paul ...

In a landmark moment following two years of devastating conflict, Hamas on Monday released seven hostages to the International Committee of the Red Cross.

A surreal scene unfolded in Madagascar’s capital on Sunday as soldiers were cheered by anti-government protesters, creating a volatile atmosphere after President Andry Rajoelina announced an attempted ...

The troops are from the same unit that helped Rajoelina take power for the first time sixteen years ago following nationwide ...

Analysts have predicted a victory for President Paul Biya. Now 92, he would be 99 by the time his term finishes ...

An August march in Abidjan saw thousands of people from different political parties march against President Ouattara’s fourth ...

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie won the presidential election in Seychelles, defeating incumbent leader Wavel Ramkalawan in a runoff vote, according to official results released early Sunday ...

Burkina Faso says it has refused a proposal from the Trump administration to accept non-citizens deported from the United ...

No signs of foul play have been found in the death of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, authorities say.

An Ebola outbreak that has plagued southern Congo in recent weeks is starting to be contained, the World Health Organization ...

Companies are required to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government chooses not to buy. Botswana, the world's top diamond producer by value is keen to increase local own ...

Ahead of World Mental Health Day, a project in rural Kenya has been studying the possible effects of climate change on mental ...