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Nigerian officials have confirmed the repatriation of some 121 Nigerians from Libya where they were stranded for months.

Pope Francis landed in Colombia on Wednesday to plead for lasting peace in a country moving towards the end of a half-century war, and praying for stability in its crisis-stricken neighbor Venezuela.

A mob on Tuesday mistook two men for kidnapping an 11-year-old boy in the Pinetown CBD, west of Durban of South Africa lynching them, according to the police.

Usain Bolt is feeling no pressure in retirement, confident his best times can remain world records for decades. The only sprinter to capture the 100- and 200-metre track titles at three consecutive Olympics, Bolt retired last month after the world championships in London. He holds the world record of 9.58 seconds in the 100 and 19.19 in the 200 — both set in Berlin in 2009.

Officials in Togo have restricted access to the internet and some social media platforms as opposition party supporters continue with agitations demanding an end to the Gnassingbé dynasty.

Police in Kenya have been allowed by the court to detain a schoolgirl who is alleged to have deliberately caused the fire outbreak at a girls school in the capital Nairobi.

Key personnel have been appointed by Kenya’s election commission to manage the October 17 presidential re-run poll.

Nigeria's weekly cabinet meeting has been canceled by President Muhammadu Buhari, according to the country's Information Minister, Lai Mohammed.

Pictures of a Ugandan pastor who is worshiped by his congregants have gone viral on social media. The Pastor, Elvis Mbonye who has christened himself a prophet lives lavishly and sits on a gold plated seat in church. His congregants kiss his feet to show appreciation to him.

Nigerian officials are angry at the alleged killing of one of its nationals in South Africa by police officers and have now summoned South Africa's envoy over the matter.