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US to move some troops from Niger's capital as a 'precautionary measure' The United States is moving some of its troops from a base in Niger's capital Niamey – where rebel officers seized power in a July coup – to another in the Agadez area, the Pentagon said Thursday.

Man arrested in Rwanda after more than 10 corpses found buried in his kitchen Rwandan authorities made a gruesome discovery this week at the house of an alleged serial killer in the suburbs of Kigali. They uncovered the remains of at least 10 victims who had gone missing. Investigators have...

More than 60 killed in attacks on passenger boat and army base in Mali Attacks on an army base and a passenger boat on the Niger River in northern Mali on Thursday by suspected jihadists killed 64 people, a Malian official said.

Islamist militants with links to al Qaeda kill more than 60 in Mali Islamist militants killed at least 49 civilians and 15 soldiers in attacks on a military camp and a boat in northeastern Mali on Thursday, the interim government said.

False video claims jet ski tourists 'taunted' Algerian coastguards before being killed A viral video circulating on both French and Arabic social media claims to show that the two men on jet skis who strayed into Algerian waters from Morocco "provoked" and "taunted" the coastguards moments...

ECOWAS commissioner says 'not discussing' transition with Niger junta Exactly six weeks after the coup in Niger, FRANCE 24 interviewed Abdel-Fatau Musah, the West African bloc ECOWAS's Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security. He insisted that ECOWAS was not discussing any kind of...

African Climate Summit adopts ‘Nairobi declaration’ calling for global tax on fossil fuels The first African Climate Summit ended with a call Wednesday for world leaders to rally behind a global carbon tax on fossil fuels, aviation and maritime transport, and it seeks reform of the world...

Dozens of soldiers and volunteers killed in northern Burkina Faso attack, says army Fifty-three members of the security forces were killed in an attack by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, the army said on Tuesday.

Africa Climate Summit: US acknowledges unfair debt on Africa In tonight's edition: The US acknowledges the acute and unfair debt born by Africa as dozens of African heads of state attend day two of the inaugural Africa Climate Summit. Eritrean troops are accused of war crimes and possible...

Sweeping win for ruling party in Ivory Coast local and regional elections Ivory Coast's ruling party has secured a landslide win in local and regional elections, according to nearly complete results announced by the electoral commission Monday.

Kenya bets on carbon credits as it hosts African climate summit Deep within Kasigau, a sweeping wilderness of craggy hills and savannah roamed by elephants, a team armed with clipboards and measuring tapes is busy studying an unremarkable tree.

Niger coup: Military-appointed PM says aiming for 'swift' french pullout Niger's military-appointed prime minister says contacts have been made for a withdrawal of French forces from the country following the coup there in July. He told reporters though that Niger still wishes to maintain...

Gabon coup d'État: Military leader sworn in as transitional head of state Thousands have taken to the streets of Gabon's capital, Libreville, to celebrate a military coup leader being sworn in as president. In his inauguration speech, General Brice Oligui Nguema repeated his promise to hand...

Billions pledged for green development at Africa climate summit The UAE pledged $4.5 billion in clean energy investments in Africa on Tuesday at a landmark climate summit aimed to showcase the continent's potential as a green powerhouse.

African climate summit: Continent seeks to tap investment on climate action A landmark climate summit has kicked off in the Kenyan capital. More than 30,000 delegates and over 40 African heads of state are in Nairobi for the three day summit. Climate change represents both opportunity and huge...

Senegal: Millions of pilgrims gather in Touba More than 3 million pilgrims met in the senegalese city of Touba on Monday for one of the largest religious gatherings on the continent. Followers of the Mouride brach of islam came together for an annual celebration that had an extra element this...

African climate summit: Hundreds of millions pledged for carbon credits Dozens of African leaders and heads of state are meeting in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, for the continent's first ever Climate Summit. Kenyan President, William Ruto, says the aim is to have a stronger and more united voice...

France confirms ‘talks’ with Niger junta over future of French troops The French army is holding talks with Niger's military over withdrawing "elements" of its presence there following a coup, a defence ministry source said on Tuesday.

Keeping produce both fresh and cold, a major challenge in Kenya With Africa holding its first climate summit, in an effort to combat the effect of climate change on the continent; solar power is seen as a key element to such ambitions. FRANCE 24's Solange Mougin takes a look at how keeping...

Gabon coup d'État: Is there a time frame given for the transition? The leader of a coup that ousted Gabon's President Ali Bongo was sworn in as interim president and cheered by jubilant supporters on Monday. Army officers led by General Brice Oligui Nguema seized power on August 30th, minutes...