The White House is to close a loophole that allows thousands of firearms to be sold at gun shows and on the internet without federal background checks.
Nigeria's drug regulator has recalled a batch of Johnson & Johnson children's cough syrup after tests showed it contained "an unacceptable high level" of a toxic and potentially fatal substance.
The United States has transferred to Ukraine thousands of infantry weapons and more than 500,000 rounds of ammunition that were seized more than a year ago as they were being shipped by Iran to Houthi forces in Yemen.
Togo has rescheduled legislative elections for April 29 after delaying the ballot over a highly contested constitutional reform, a government statement said on Tuesday.
Uganda's Constitutional Court has upheld the country's controversial anti-homosexuality law, which imposes life imprisonment and the death penalty on those involved in certain same-sex acts.
Former President Jacob Zuma has filed an appeal against South Africa's electoral commission, which last week barred him from standing in forthcoming elections.
