Nigerian Army Ambushes Boko Haram, Rescues 338 Captives In Sambisa Forest
"The rescued persons, which comprised eight males, 138 females and 192 children, have since been evacuated," Nigeria’s military spokesman said Wednesday.
Nigeria's Economy In State Of 'National Emergency'? Chairman Of Nigerian Conglomerate Honeywell Laments Unbalanced Budget
The chairman of Nigerian conglomerate Honeywell Group said Tuesday Africa’s biggest economy is in a state of “national emergency.”
South Sudan Civil War Update: Mass Graves, Evidence Of Forced Cannibalism Found In Juba
Leaders signed a peace agreement in August to end the 20-month civil war, but fighting persists in the northeastern African nation.
South Africa Economy: President Zuma Blames Financial Woes On Global Slowdown, Calls Economic Targets 'A Serious Struggle'
“Certainly, you can’t say when the economy is not growing that your original plan will be implemented as they were,” President Jacob Zuma said Tuesday.
When Is Daylight Saving Time? Get Ready To Set Your Clocks Back, Gain An Hour Of Sleep
The annual practice of daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m., local time, Sunday, which means you must turn back your clocks and watches one hour before going to bed Saturday.
Spring Valley School Police Video Update: Second South Carolina Student Arrested After Standing Up For Black Classmate
Niya Kenny, 18, told a local news station she was also taken into custody at a South Carolina High School after her classmate was arrested by a police officer.
Amid Efforts To Fight Crime, Nigeria Drones May Be Deployed In Lagos
Nigeria, which uses drones to combat oil theft, may deploy them as a crime-fighting tool in Lagos, said a local government official.
Tanzania Election 2015: Guide To Presidential Candidates, Key Issues, Voting Process and Poll Results
Tanzanians are heading to the polls Sunday to vote in what could be the most competitive presidential election in the country's history. Here's what's at stake.
Ivory Coast Election Results 2015: Guide To Presidential Candidates, Key Issues And Voting Process
Ivory Coast will hold its first presidential election since the Second Ivorian Civil War. Here's what you need to know ahead of the Oct. 25 vote.
China's One-Child Policy May Be Replaced With 'Two-Child' Law, After 35 Years
China's one-child policy, requiring couples from the ethnic Han majority to have only one kid, has been largely unchanged for 35 years. That may soon change.
Amid China's Downturn, Zambia Seeks Divine Intervention To Economic Crisis, Falling Copper Prices
The southern African nation held a day of prayer Sunday, seeking spiritual intervention amid economic woes. But many say the country will need more than prayers.
Hamas Visits South Africa: Israel Enraged After Zuma Signs Letter Of Intent With Khaled Mashaal Over Palestinian Conflict
The South African President and his ruling party are hosting Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal this week for a four-day visit, angering Israel.
Halloween Costume Ideas For Pets 2015: How Dogs, Cats, Owners Can Dress Up For The Holiday
Halloween isn’t just for humans! Pet owners can dress up their dog or cat in fun costumes to look like a pumpkin, a skeleton, a princess and a minion.
Pope Francis In Uganda: Pontiff's Schedule For African Visit
Pope Francis plans to meet with Catholic leaders and HIV-positive people in Uganda.
Canada Elections 2015: Uber Offering Free Rides To Polls For New Customers
“Voting on election day is a big decision. We want you to think about what’s important to you -– not how you’re going to get to and from the polls,” Uber said.
Hajj Stampede 2015: Death Toll Of Nigerians Rises To 173
The death toll of Nigerians from last month’s deadly stampede at the annual pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has risen to 173 after some of those deemed missing were identified among the bodies.
Gamal El-Ghitani, Famed Egyptian Novelist And Journalist, Dies In Cairo
Gamal el-Ghitani, 70, was one of Egypt's most renowned novelists. He died Sunday at a Cairo hospital, where he had been in a coma for months.
Amid Libor Scandal, Deutsche Bank Announces Management Shake-Ups, Restructuring Plans
The shake-ups come as Deutsche Bank is embroiled in investigations and legal issues regarding allegations that the company was rigging global interest rate benchmark Libor.
Donald Trump On 9/11: My Immigration Policies Would Have Prevented Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks
“I am extremely, extremely tough on illegal immigration. ... If I were running things, I doubt those people would have been in the country," the presidential candidate says.
Russia Airstrikes In Syria: Putin Calls On All Interested Countries To Join Anti-ISIS Information Center In Baghdad
“We call on all sides concerned to join the work of this information center,” Russian President Vladimir Putin said, adding he would like the "broadest coalition possible."
Daughter Of Zimbabwe Minister Found Dead In South African Apartment
Zanele Moyo, daughter of Zimbabwe's Higher Education Minister Jonathan Moyo, was a student at the University of Cape Town in South Africa. She was found dead in her apartment Saturday.
How ISIS Recruits Around The World: Islamic State In Iraq And Syria Pays For Fighters, UN Experts Say
"We have heard … about situations where recruiters were paid from $2,000, $3,000 to $10,000, depending on ... who was recruited," a U.N. expert said Friday.
US Military To Conduct Missions Against Boko Haram Inside Nigeria: Report
The U.S. military reportedly will carry out surveillance and intelligence missions against Boko Haram inside Nigeria as part of its deployment to West Africa.
Congo Measles Outbreak 2015: At least 428 People Killed, 30,000 Infected In Mining Region, UN Says
A measles outbreak in southeast Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 428 people and infected some 30,000 others since the start of this year, the U.N. said Friday.
Ethiopia's Zone 9 Bloggers Acquitted Of Terrorism Charges After 18 Months In Prison
Four members of the Zone 9 blog were acquitted of terrorism charges Friday morning after spending 18 months in prison.
Ahmed Mohamed 'Clockmaker' Meets Sudan Dictator Omar Bashir In Khartoum
Ahmed Mohamed, the American Muslim teen briefly arrested after his homemade clock was mistaken for a bomb, met with Sudan’s President Omar al-Bashir, who has ruled for almost 26 years.
Russia-Turkey Conflict: Turkish Military Downs Unidentified Drone Near Syria
A U.S. official said Washington believes the unidentified drone shot down by Turkish warplanes near the Syrian border is of Russian origin.
Guinea Presidential Election Results Show Alpha Condé Likely To Win Second Term: Report
With around 80 percent of the vote counted after Sunday’s presidential election, poll results show Guinea’s President Alpha Condé is likely to win another term in office after one round of voting.
China-Iran Relations: Beijing To Strengthen Military Ties With Tehran, Chinese Admiral Says
“The aim of this delegation’s visit is to further promote friendship, deepen cooperation and exchange views," a senior Chinese military official said after meeting with Iran's defense minister Thursday.
Amid China's Financial Troubles, Angola Borrows $6B From Chinese Sources
Angola, the second-biggest crude producer in Africa, has borrowed $6 billion from Chinese sources, despite China's financial troubles and a global oil glut.
