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 ...

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

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

President Brice Oligui Nguema's Democratic Union of Builders (UDB) was on course to win 55 seats in the 145-seat national assembly, results showed ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

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

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

King Mohammed VI, flanked by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, addressed Parliament Friday to begin the final legislative year. He urged lawmakers to act with “seriousness and ...

Tens of thousands of Palestinians began returning Saturday to the devastated northern Gaza Strip after a U.S.‑brokered ...