‘Tinubu’s speech did not address our demands’ – Protesters #EndBadGovernance Day 5
Protesters in Lagos have continued to demand the return of fuel subsidies and reduce inflation among other things.…
UK spy agency denies Trump wiretap
UK intelligence agency GCHQ has reportedly issued a statement to British media denying it wiretapped Donald Trump during the US presidential campaign, in what would be a highly unusual move for the…
Guatemala begins burying 36 girls killed in shelter fire
Guatemala holds the first funerals for 36 teenage girls killed in a horrific fire in a government-run shelter at the centre of allegations of sexual abuse and another mistreatment by staff.…
Nigeria targets energy efficiency
Ensuring energy efficiency is one of the key execution priorities of Nigeria's government in its economic recovery plan. Tunde Gbajumo, Power Sector expert joins CNBC Africa for more.…
North Korea fires four ballistic Missiles
North Korea fired four ballistic missiles early Monday with three falling into Japan’s exclusive economic zone, the government in Tokyo said.…
Philippine’s sea trade routes face growing piracy problem
Zamboanga City, Philippine - Armed groups are being blamed for an increase in piracy activities on the southern Philippine border and the government is being urged to curb lawlessness.…
Trump administration considering separating women, children at Mexico border
Women and children crossing together illegally into the United States could be separated by U.S. authorities under a proposal being considered by the Department of Homeland Security, according to three government officials.…
Zimbabwe’s cash-strapped government selling elephants
Critics are condemning the Zimbabwe government’s sale of elephants to countries such as China. A live elephant can retail at about $60,000 depending on its size, age and health.…
N.Ireland votes to try to break deadlock
Northern Ireland goes to the polls on Thursday in a snap election to try to scramble out of a political crisis. All eyes will be on the ensuing wrangling to form a…
Colombia’s FARC rebels begin disarming under peace deal
Colombia's FARC rebels have begun turning in their weapons to the United Nations in specially designated zones. The rebels signed a peace agreement with the government late last year, ending Latin America's…
Syria’s war: Aleppo’s displaced angry at world leaders
While talks involving the government and Syrian opposition continue in Geneva, on the ground civilians continue to suffer. One week into the talks, the possibility of a resolution remains uncertain.…