The longtime political figure and key supporter of President Paul Biya was speaker of the National Assembly for a record 34 years.

The pontiff, who maintained a relatively low profile in the first months of his papacy, has become increasingly outspoken on the issues of conflict and human rights.

South Africa's Constitutional Court on Friday overturned a vote in parliament that had quashed the opening of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over a cash-heist scandal.

The attacks by Allied Democratic Forces fighters reportedly took place over two days from Tuesday in the north-east of the country.

A delegation of foreign diplomats accredited in Morocco started Monday a visit to Laayoune for talks with MINURSO officials,local authorities and elected officials on the Sahara,and on major socioeco

Omar Hilale,Morocco’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations and President of the UN Peacebuilding Commission,has briefed UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the priorities and the pro

Sudan’s air defenses intercepted drones targeting the airport in Khartoum on Monday,May 4,according to a military source,in the latest escalation of violence in the capital.

Burundi’s President Evariste Ndayishimiye has been nominated to stand as his party’s candidate in next year’s presidential election.

The report's finding that at least 518 people were killed during last October's protests is at odds with a tally by opposition and religious groups.

A South African court has blocked the repatriation of the remains of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, halting fresh plans for a state funeral and deepening a dispute that has dragged on for nearly 10 months.