Buhari Reveals Assets: Nigerian President Has 30M Naira, Five Houses, 'A Number Of Cars'
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and his deputy, Yemi Osinbajo, disclosed their declared assets amid mounting public pressure to do so.
Bosco Ntaganda 'The Terminator' Trial: Congo Warlord Tells ICC Judges He 'Never Attacked Civilians'
Bosco Ntaganda, dubbed "The Terminator," spoke publicly for the first time since surrendering in 2013 and said he never attacked civilians.
Dylann Roof Death Penalty Update: After Charleston Shooting, South Carolina Solicitor To Seek Death Penalty
A South Carolina solicitor announced Thursday the state will seek the death penalty against Dylann Roof, the man accused of killing nine churchgoers in June.
El Niño In Africa 2015: Weather Phenomenon May Devastate East African Farmers, Herders With Drought, Floods
Weather agencies predict the evolving El Niño may turn into the strongest on record, bringing floods and drought to East Africa and devastating rural communities.
Buhari 100 Days In Office: Nigerian President Tackles Corruption, Boko Haram But Not Economy
Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has cracked down on corruption and Boko Haram’s insurgency.
Egypt Tourism: $68M Advertising Promotional Campaign Signed To Help Revive Industry
Egypt boasts the Pyramids of Giza, ancient temples, museums and other tourist attractions. But an increase in terrorist attacks across the Arab world has affected Egypt’s image.
Nigeria Corruption Under Goodluck Jonathan Administration: Former Minister Accused Of Mishandling $700M Bridge Project Funds
Nigeria's former minister of works denies the accusations of corruption made against him, saying the Edo state governor’s allegations are “wild and spurious.”
Angola Economic Woes: Chinese Slowdown, Global Crude Glut Hit Angola's Oil-Dependent Economy
The oil-dependent African nation has looked to China for aid and investment, but is facing an economic crisis as crude prices fall and China's financial woes persist.
Amid Chinese Slowdown, Zimbabwe's Mugabe Struggles To Revive Economy, Secure Loans And Attract Investors
Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe is looking to China for help reviving his country's sinking economy, but Beijing is grappling with its own economic setbacks.
Nigerian Currency Plunges To US Dollar Amid Hajj Pilgrimage, Chinese Economic Slowdown
The Nigerian naira devalued by N5 to N220 per U.S. dollar as Nigerians seek the United States currency to pay for school abroad and the annual hajj pilgrimage to Mecca.
Nigeria US Ambassador's Death Shocks Buhari, Obama
Adebowale Adefuye's last assignment as Nigeria’s U.S. ambassador was receiving Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari at the White House in July.
China, Russia Targeting US Spies Via Hacked Computer Databases: Report
The White House may soon apply sanctions against Chinese companies that have benefited from the Chinese government’s alleged hacking of U.S. trade secrets.
What Is Burning Man? Annual Nevada Festival Of Arts, Music Is Held In Black Rock Desert
While at Burning Man, get ready to abandon your modern life for a week in the dusty desert where nudity is common and spontaneous self-expression is encouraged.
China Slowdown Worsens Nigeria's Economic Woes Amid Buhari's War On Corruption, Boko Haram
Nigeria’s oil dependency has also put the country’s economy at risk in the wake of a global oil glut, which is compounded by the prospect of weakened Chinese demand.
China Slowdown: Saudi Stock Market Rebounds Amid Rising Oil Prices After 'Black Monday'
The bounce-back suggested investors have gained some confidence, at least for the short term, but the fate of oil prices remains uncertain.
Kenya Coach Martin Keino Slams CNN Doping Report On Athletes At World Championships
“CNN gets it wrong again,” Martin Keino wrote on Twitter on Thursday. “I have never coached any World Champion athletes or associated with doping athletes.”
China-Sudan Financial, Military Relations At Risk Amid Beijing's Economic Woes
The tight China-Sudan partnership could unravel if Beijing's economic turbulence forces Beijing to cut back on the heavy flow of cash and arms to Khartoum.
Nigerian Broadcasting Commission Bans 18 Songs, Videos Over Vulgarity, Obscenity Concerns
The Nigerian Broadcasting Commission also banned songs by popular American artists including Nicki Minaj, Omarion and Ace Hood.
Nigeria's National Security Adviser Sacked By Buhari Charged With Unlawful Firearms Possession
Former national security adviser Mohammed Sambo Dasuki lost his job shortly after Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari took office in May.
China's 'Black Monday' Hits Africa's Commodity Currencies, Infrastructure Development At Risk
"This is just a harbinger of things to come," one analyst said. "African currencies are becoming extremely volatile."
'Black Monday' Internet Reaction: Great Fall Of China Trends On Twitter Amid Beijing Slowdown Fears
Social media users around the world shared their panicked reactions to "Black Monday" on Twitter using the hashtag #GreatFallOfChina.
Egypt Seeks $25M To Buy Back Ancient Sekhemka Statue Sold In Christies Auction
"What this museum is doing is considered an ethical crime against human and Egyptian heritage," Egyptian Antiquities Minister Mamdouh el-Damaty said.
UN Chief Ban Ki-Moon Visits Nigeria After Boko Haram Ambushes Army Chief's Convoy
His visit comes after suspected Boko Haram militants ambushed a convoy carrying the country’s army chief.
Louisiana State Trooper Shooting: Suspected Gunman Arrested After Officer Shot In Head During Traffic Stop
The suspected gunman was apprehended by motorists after a state trooper was shot in the head during a traffic stop in the Lake Charles area.
Jihadi John New Video: Mohammed Emwazi Allegedly Vows Return To Britain With ISIS Leader
Mohammed Emwazi, who gained notoriety as the ISIS killer dubbed Jihadi John, reportedly appears in a video, in which he vows to return to Britain to continue "cutting heads."
Burundian Opposition Member Pontien Barutwanayo Killed At Bar Near Bujumbura, As Political Violence Persists
The killing of Burundian opposition member Pontien Barutwanayo marked the latest in ongoing political violence over President Pierre Nkurunziza's third term in office.
ISIS Allegedly Uses Chemical Weapons In Syria Attack: Report
The attack has raised fears that ISIS fighters have seized chemical weapons in Iraq and Syria.
Nigeria Police Extortion: Buhari Warns Against Corruption In National Force
The Nigeria Police Force has long been accused of widespread corruption in recent years including extortion, taking bribes and impunity.
South Africa's Khoisan Demand Constitutional Recognition As First Indigenous People
Leaders of the Khoisan community voiced their grievances, including discrimination for not being "black enough."
Uganda's Bride Price Ruling Marks Women's Rights Milestone, But Clashes With Customary Laws
Prior to Uganda's Supreme Court ruling, running away or divorcing her abusive husband was not an option for Florence Abbo because her parents could not afford to refund the bride price.
