RC Lens won the Champions' Trophy (French Super Cup) against Paris Saint-Germain (1-0). With Zinédine Zidane watching on, the Lens side held out for an hour despite being a man down.

The Ebola outbreak in the DR of Congo is spreading, with the virus now confirmed in a sixth province, raising fresh concerns about new infections and the challenges facing health teams.

Iran claims to be in the final stages of a deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement could include payments for ...

Across parts of Africa, millions lifted their eyes skywards this Wednesday to observe a rare celestial event: a partial solar eclipse.

Low water levels on the Rhine River are forcing cargo ships to cut loads, threatening trade across Germany and beyond. Can a ...

Struggling to vote? See the shocking issues plaguing the Osun elections! Long queues and a surprising number of voters are ...

There is a time for campaign, there is a time for violence.” - Alhaji Ganiyu Olaoluwa, Former Commissioner and Accord Party ...

Will today's election be peaceful? One voice expresses optimism that mass participation and standing by our votes will ensure ...

Born barely five years ago in Yopougon – the poorest, but also the liveliest area of Ivory Coast's economic capital Abidjan – Biama has got the whole of Ivorian youth dancing.

The World Health Organization says that sequencing shows the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in DR Congo started about three ...

In northern Nigeria, herbal medicine remains a trusted part of daily life. Samson Adeleke travels to Kano State to explore why traditional healing practices continue to matter in the modern age.

Nigerian returnees are trying to forget the trauma they experienced during months of xenophobic protests in South Africa that have frayed diplomatic ties between the two African powerhouses.