US Jury delivers verdict in Manuel Chang’s corruption trial
The former finance minister of Mozambique, Manuel Chang, has been convicted on U.S. charges for his involvement in a $2 billion bond fraud that caused a financial crisis in his country.
U.N. counterterrorism chief sounds alarm on ISIS in Africa
The Islamic State extremist group is escalating its threat level amid the political unrest in West Africa and the Sahel, and it remains focused on conducting attacks abroad.
Former CAF president, Issa Hayatou, dies in Paris at 77
Born in Cameroon in 1946, the former footballer was towering figure who left an indelible mark on the sport.
US sprinter Allyson Felix one of four athletes elected to join the IOC
The IOC has a maximum of 115 members, which includes 16 athletes, who contribute to ensuring that their voice is heard in the decisions made.
Notting Hill Carnival not worried it will be threatened by unrest in UK
Police remained on high alert across the country on Thursday after days of widespread rioting involving racist attacks targeting Muslims and migrants.
Global temperatures eased very slightly in July as El Nino ebbs
But at an average of 16.91 degrees Celsius, it was still the second hottest month on record after July last year.
DR Congo president accuses former leader of backing rebel movement
In an interview on Tuesday, Felix Tshisekedi accused Joseph Kabila of being behind a political-military movement known as the Alliance Fleuve Congo.
Police in Nairobi clash with protesters demanding President William Ruto’s resignation
Businesses in the city were closed and public transport vehicles remained out of the central business district where they normally operate.
Israel has accused Norway of ‘anti-Israel’ conduct
Israel will no longer facilitate Norwegian diplomats in Palestine
US distance runner in Paris honours family after fleeing Eritrea as a teen
Ten years ago, the then 17-year-old girl arrived in America with a small photo she had taken when she was a child - the only snapshot she had of her family together.