Africa

West African economic bloc leaders advocate for collective economic transformation across region
Nigerian president stresses at West African Economic Summit that regional leaders must deliver tangible outcomes by pursuing economic unity, policy alignment, aggressive investment to ensure prosperity
West African economic bloc leaders advocate for collective economic transformation across region
Nigerian president stresses at West African Economic Summit that regional leaders must deliver tangible outcomes by pursuing economic unity, policy alignment, aggressive investment to ensure prosperity

Over 700 people still missing 3 weeks after Nigeria's devastating floods: Reports
283 houses, 50 shops completely destroyed, Niger State Governor Bago says, according to local media reports

Democratic Republic of Congo's justice minister resigns amid graft scandal
Constant Mutamba being investigated for embezzlement of $19M

Kenyan police officer arrested over shooting of vendor during protest in Nairobi
National Police Service confirms officer's arrest following outrage over footage showing man being shot in the face at close range

Malian government takes over Canadian-owned Barrick Gold mine
Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex placed under 6-month provisional administration, with former Health Minister Zoumana Makadji appointed as accountant and administrator

Police shot man dead during protest in Kenyan capital over blogger's death
Shooting in Nairobi city center sparks fresh outrage as demonstrators carry victim’s body through streets demanding justice