The leaders of Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo have pledged to boost economic and security ties, hailing an "all new era" after a rare meeting.The talks took place 13 years after the neighbours broke diplomatic r...
By JEFFREY GETTLEMANGOMA, Congo — It was around 11 p.m. when armed men burst into Kazungu Ziwa’s hut, put a machete to his throat and yanked down his pants. Mr. Ziwa is a tiny man, about four feet, six inches tall. He ...
Niger's military is set to vote in a referendum on President Mamadou Tandja's bid to serve a third term.The government says the soldiers are voting early so they can ensure the safety of the rest of the people, who will go to the ...
Islamist militants have attacked Nigerian police in two more northern states, after at least 39 people were killed on Sunday.Eyewitnesses told the BBC a gun battle had raged for hours in Potiskum, Yobe State and a police station s...
Guinea-Bissau has held a run-off vote to replace President Joao Bernardo Vieira, who was assassinated in March.The poll pits two former heads of state against each other - Malam Bacai Sanha, seen as the favourite, and Kumba Yala.G...