Kenya's President William Ruto displays the special sword that he received to represent his instruments of power and authority from his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta after his official swearing-in ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya. Kenya's new president, William Ruto, was sworn in Tuesday ... Read More

Members of the public paid their respects Tuesday to Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II at St. Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, with many waiting overnight for a final opportunity to file past the queen’s coffin before it is flown to London. Princess Anne ... Read More

Ukrainian forces have seized even more territory from Russia as they continue their counter-offensive, the country's president has said. Volodymyr Zelensky said troops have now retaken more than 6,000 sq km (2,317 sq miles) from Russian control in September, in the ... Read More

The leaders of two dozen African countries have urged wealthier nations to uphold their aid pledges so the continent can tackle climate change effects for which it shares little blame. African ministers made their call in a communique at the close of a ... Read More

Ethiopia’s Tigray rebels say they are ready to take part in peace talks led by the African Union (AU), removing an obstacle to potential negotiations with the government to end almost two years of fighting. The announcement was made amid a ... Read More

President Mahammadu Buhari Nigeria’s crude oil production fell below 1 million barrels per day (bpd) in August, figures from its regulator show, as the nation grappled with rampant theft from its pipelines. The country’s total oil and condensates output dropped to ... Read More

Queen Elizabeth was pictured dancing with former Ghanaian President Kwame Nkrumah in 1961 at a ball in Accra Queen Elizabeth II is said to have had a special place in her heart for Africa, and she was on the continent during ... Read More

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has directed that all officials flag in the nation should fly half-mast for seven days from tomorrow Friday, September 9, in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II, the longest serving monarch in British history. The ... Read More

King Charles III is expected to address the nation for the first time as sovereign at 18:00 BST, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. He greeted crowds outside Buckingham Palace on his return to London with Camilla, the new Queen ... Read More

King Charles III At the moment the Queen died, the throne passed immediately and without ceremony to the heir, Charles, the former Prince of Wales. But there are a number of practical - and traditional - steps which he must go through ... Read More