Twenty-four schoolgirls abducted by armed men on November 17 from a boarding school in Kebbi State, in northwestern Nigeria, have been freed, Nigerian authorities said Tuesday. In Nigeria, West Africa ...

Sub-Saharan Africa is set to enjoy a modest growth uptick, and decisive policies are needed to both reduce vulnerabilities and raise medium-term growth prospects. Average growth in the region is ...

THE SHOOTER who opened fire on Kimberley businessman Jayson Afrique and his wife Micayla outside their home on July 31, 2024, killing Jayson and injuring Micayla, has yet to be positively identified.

With its American tough guy hero and a conveyor belt of terrorist attacks to foil, 24 accidentally became the zeitgeist marker for 2000s TV. The series—which was filmed before 9/11, but didn't air ...

South Africa's ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, was found dead outside a Paris hotel on September 30, 2025, about 24 hours after his wife reported him missing. The body of the 58-year-old was ...

Max Scherzer takes the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday at Rogers Centre against Alex Bregman and the Boston Red Sox. First pitch is at 7:07 p.m. ET. Take a look at everything you need to ...

Today's forecast suggests that kind words and supportive gestures will significantly uplift Virgos across various aspects of life. In love, heartfelt compliments strengthen bonds, while in career, ...

The Senegalese fruit Madd is a seasonal favourite, with customers paying just over 20 euros a sack for its tangy-sweet flavour and health benefits. The mango-like crop supports local farmers and ...

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the STEP Project is providing vulnerable youths and adults with professional training and financial support, with a focus on the development of entrepreneurial ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The Financial Times’ ranking of the fastest-growing African countries, now in its fourth year, reveals two ...

US funding cuts will lead to an additional 2,000 new HIV infections each day and over six million further deaths over the next four years, the UNAids chief has warned. It would mark a stark reversal ...