Eighteen Italian fishermen, held captive in Libya for more than 100 days, have been freed, ending a political standoff between the two countries over the fate of the men. The prolonged imprisonment of the group had become an embarrassment for Italy’s government,...
Militant violence and abuses by security forces have made sub-Saharan Africa the riskiest region in the world for business and investors, a new report says. Seven of the world’s 10 highest-risk countries for militant violence are in the region with significant deteriorations...
Before shelling by Ethiopia’s army ripped through Humera in early November, life in the airy, agricultural city in Tigray was idyllic, says Brhane Haftu, a geography teacher. “I was rich, not because of money, but happiness. I had my home,...
One of Africa’s best-known artists has made an impassioned appeal for governments and communities across the continent to preserve their traditions and culture in the face of globalisation. Esther Mahlangu, 85, said that she was worried young people in Africa were losing...
Girls in Africa are being “condemned to a lifetime of discrimination and inequality” due to government failures, according to new data. Ranking 52 countries in the continent according to how “girl-friendly” they are, a report published on Friday by advocacy group African Child Policy...
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Demonstrators have taken part in daily protests across the country for nearly two weeks over widespr..
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