The 65-year-old suspect is also charged with visa fraud while seeking to become a US citizen in 2013.

The finance minister has warned that spending cuts or a rise in other taxes could follow.

This is the deadliest known attack since insurgents began operating in Benin at the beginning of the decade.

At least nine people were killed and dozens injured, including children, in the attack in Ukraine, officials say.

Tanzanian bananas are among the things hit in the dispute after Malawi stopped them from entering.

Both parties reaffirm their commitment to an "immediate cessation of hostilities" in latest truce deal.

Volodymyr Zelensky is on a historic visit to South Africa to counter Russia's influence on the continent.

Tundu Lissu has survived against the political odds over the years but has now been charged with treason.

Three-time Olympic and world 1500m champion Faith Kipyegon is to attempt to become the first woman to run a sub-four minute mile.

Donald Trump "highly values Africa and African people", says his African envoy, Massad Boulos.

This is the first time in Ghana's history that a president has removed a chief justice from office.

Zimbabwe win their first Test match in four years with a three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Sylhet.

Despite having the world's fastest-growing Catholic population, odds are against Africa producing the next pontiff.

A court argued Tidjane Thiam forfeited his Ivorian nationality when he became a French citizen in 1987.

An investigation has been launched into allegations against Gertrude Torkornoo, Ghana's third female chief justice.

A lack of cash has forced the UN to halt live-saving aid to 650,000 women and children from May.

A scheme is offering female prisoners in West Africa an opportunity to earn a football coaching badge which could help them get a job after their release.

The plotters, some ex-army officers, hatched the plan in Ivory Coast, the authorities say.

As the world mourns the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church faces a critical moment in choosing its next spiritual leader.

African Catholics, who are becoming more important in the Church, remember a man who spoke for them.