More than 500 pilgrims including Africans have died from heat-related illnesses during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.
The five-day event begun on Friday with...
South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday retained his position as president after days of uneasiness in forming a coalition government.
In a race to meet...
Malawians are mourning their Vice President Dr. Saulos Chilima who died together with nine others in a plane crash on Monday.
Hours of intense search...
The trial of over 50 persons charged in a 'failed coup' attempt incident in the Democratic Republic of Congo started on Friday.
Those charged include...
South Africa's ruling African National Congress has said it prefers to form a national unity government which could make room for other political parties.
Its...
Nigerian labour unions have suspended their nationwide strike to continue talks with the government over a new minimum wage.
The Nigerian government had pleaded with...
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party has started internal discussions as it makes what could be considered a tough decision in forming...
There have been major disruptions across Nigeria following a strike by labour unions to demand new and improved minimum wage.
Warning over the indefinite strike...
For the first time in three decades, South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) has lost its dominance.
It managed to secure only 40 percent...
