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Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) ruled on Thursday that a former Islamist rebel who was jailed for wrecking holy sites in Timbuktu was liable for damages of 2.7 million euros ($3.2 million).

More than one million South Sudanese have fled violence in their country and entered Uganda as refugees according to the UN.

The headquarters of Nigeria’s anti-graft body the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission was attacked by gunmen on Wednesday.

An enquiry report by the United Nations has revealed that two UN investigators who were killed in March possibly died in the hands of Congolese militia members, according to the AFP news agency.

A week-long period of national mourning was declared on Wednesday in Sierra Leone for victims of the devastating mudslide that claimed over 400 lives with over 600 still unaccounted for. Flags would fly at half-mast during this period of mourning.

South Africa’s police ministry on Wednesday confirmed that the government of Zimbabwe has sought diplomatic immunity for the country’s first lady, Grace Mugabe.

The opposition leader in Kenya, Raila Odinga on Wednesday said he will challenge the August 8 election results in Court.

Sprint sensation, USAIN Bolt, has signed for Manchester United — to play a charity football match against Barcelona.

It may be President Trump's communication tool of choice - but it's a tweet by former President Barack Obama that has become the most liked in Twitter's history.

Aid groups have called on the United Nations to take "immediate action" in the Central African Republic, saying the conflict-wracked nation is "teetering on the brink of catastrophe".