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Pope's visit to Equatorial Guinea is a diplomatic challenge as he closes Africa trip

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Equatorial Guinea for the final leg of his four-nation African journey

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Nigeria charges 6 with treason over alleged coup plot

Nigerian authorities say they have charged six people with terrorism and treason over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, according to charge sheet seen by The Associated...

Taiwan president cancels trip to Eswatini and accuses China of pressuring African countries

Taiwan's president canceled a planned visit to Africa this week after three countries withdrew permission for him to fly over their territories, under pressure from China, his office said Tuesday.

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South Africa police chief in court over alleged $21 million unlawful contract

South Africa's top police officer, Fannie Masemola, faces charges in a corruption scandal involving a $21 million contract

Nigeria charges six people with treason over alleged coup plot

Nigerian authorities have charged six people, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, with terrorism and treason, over an alleged plot to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, according to a charge sheet seen by The Associated Press on Tuesday.