Reports that Syria’s Assad flees country as rebels take control of Damascus
People took to the streets of the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Sunday to celebrate the end of President Bashar al-Assad's repressive regime.
Ghana: John Mahama wins, the ruling party candidate Bawumia admits defeat
Ahead of the official announcement, Mahamudu Bawumia told reporters that he respects the decision of Ghanaians to vote for change
Somali migrant boat accident survivors arrive home in Mogadishu
There were emotional scenes at the airport in the Somali capital as they were reunited with their families.
Vote counting underway in Ghana in tight presidential race
President Nana Akufo-Addo is stepping down next month after serving the allowed two terms in office.
Syria’s government has fallen after a lightning offensive by insurgents
It was the first time opposition forces had reached Damascus since 2018 when Syrian troops recaptured areas on the outskirts of the capital following a yearslong siege
Marrakesh film festival top award goes to the Palestinian film ‘Happy Holidays’
Palestinian director Scandar Copti's family drama ‘Happy Holidays’ wins top award, the Etoile d'Or, at the Marrakech International Film Festival.
Ivory Coast: 26 killed in minibus crash
Authorities say a crash involving two minibuses in Ivory Coast has killed at least 26 people and injured 28
Pope Francis Appoints 21 New Cardinals, Highlighting Global Inclusion
Pope Francis appoints 21 new cardinals from five continents and who are key figures in his reform agenda
Kenya denies police resignation claims in Haiti
Kenya's police chief has denied media reports that more than a dozen Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti have resigned over unpaid wages for the past three months
Polls open in general election in Ghana
Some 18.7 million people are registered to vote in the West African country hit by one of the worst economic crises in a generation