Up to 150 million people could be forced into extreme poverty by late next year, according to the World Bank.

The United States government halted grants to several conservation groups accused of funding human rights abuses in Africa.

'It is a very sad day in this country when innocent animals are slaughtered and abused due to greed and hate.'

Clashes between Islamic insurgents and government forces in Mozambique have led to mass displacements and a critical food shortage.

An al-Shabab suicide bomber injured an American soldier and killed three Somali soldiers in an attack in southern Somalia.

Tunisian authorities arrested seven suspects in connection to a deadly terrorist attack.

A locust outbreak is threatening the food supply of millions in southern Africa.

A US airstrike killed six al-Shabab militants after the Islamic group attacked Somali forces with American troops nearby.

The new bill 'risks legitimizing child marriage, among other alarming practices, and must be prevented from passing into law.'

Lawan Muhammad of Kano state's religious police, Hisbah, told The Associated Press on Tuesday he is satisfied with the judgment.