The Africa Union’s (A.U.) Commissioner for Peace and Security has said African countries need to prepare for the return of about 6,000 Islamic State (IS) combatants from former strongholds of Iraq and Syria.
Deputy President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, has said science and technology are crucial drivers for the rapid socio-economic development of African nations due to its multiplier effects on all sectors.
Bedtime comes early for residents in Ashanti regional capital Kumasi where a curfew is invoked as part of the final funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem.
The head of South Africa’s anti-corruption watchdog, Busisiwe Mkhwebane has confirmed a R250‚000 payment into Eastern Cape Premier Phumulo Masualle’s private account was among a litany of irregular transactions made with money meant for Nelson Mandela’s funeral.
Yemen's former President Ali Abdullah Saleh has been killed in the capital Sanaa, dealing a blow to hopes of an end to the country's protracted conflict.