US says forces responded to suspected drone activity over base in Britain
"No personnel, aircraft or infrastructure were affected" at the RAF Lakenheath base, the Air Force spokesperson said in a statement.
From Car Wash to FIFAgate: corruption scandals that rocked the world
A look at some of the biggest corruption scandals of the past 20 years after Vietnam on Thursday sentenced to death a property tycoon accused of corruption causing an estimated $27 billion (25 billion euros) in damages.
Bomb kills six Niger soldiers prompting air strikes
A bomb blast has killed six Nigerien soldiers near the border with Mali, Niger’s army said Thursday, adding around 10 “terrorists” were later killed in air strikes.
Ethiopian opposition figure Bate Urgessa shot dead
A prominent Ethiopian opposition official from the sensitive Oromia region was found shot dead on Wednesday, a few hours after being arrested by government forces, his party said.
Mali junta ‘suspends’ activities by political parties
Mali’s ruling military junta on Wednesday ordered the suspension of all political activities, saying the move is needed to maintain public order.
Police arrest six for S/African footballer’s murder
South African police said on Wednesday they have arrested six suspects for the murder of footballer Luke Fleurs, who played for popular Johannesburg club Kaizer Chiefs.
