One of the attackers blew himself up inside while other militants attacked the building. The Islamic State militant group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Read more »
Mohamed Toure, son of late Guinea President Ahmed Sekou Toure and his wife Denise Cros-Toure are under house arrest in the U.S. for allegedly bringing a 5-year-old girl from Guinea ... Read more »
John Macharia, son of businessman SK Macharia, has died in a car accident. According to the police, he was driving his Porsche 911 and it collided with a Land Cruiser. John ... Read more »
Convicted murderer Sandile Mantsoe's lawyer says they will be appealing his 32-year sentence and his murder conviction. Advocate Victor Simelane told reporters in the South Gauteng ... Read more »
Growing diplomatic disputes between Mogadishu and the United Arab Emirates have led to the suspension of the UAE's support for security institutions and humanitarian aid in April. ... Read more »
Malawian authorities say an arrest warrant for former president Joyce Banda is still valid although it is not clear whether this will be used following her Read more »
This comes after Kenya Defence Forces rescued 13 youths from Kilifi and Lamu counties aged between 18 to 38 years, who had been recruited into the Al-Shabaab terror group based in ... Read more »
The man is expected to appear at the Durban Magistrate's Court on Thursday or Friday on charges of murder, possession of an unlicensed firearm and ammunition. Read more »
Two suicide bombers have killed dozens of people at a mosque in Mubi, Adamawa State. Some reports suggest the death toll could be as high as 60, with dozens more injured. No group ... Read more »
The embattled senator representing Kogi West, Dino Melaye, might be flown to Lokoja in a police helicopter after an attempt to transport the lawmaker by road failed last week. ... Read more »
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