US ambassador to UN Samantha Power's convoy kills Cameroon boy

The US ambassador to the UN has expressed her "great sorrow" after her motorcade accidentally hit and killed a seven-year-old boy in Cameroon.

Samantha Power was in Cameroon to show US support for the campaign against militant Islamist group Boko Haram when the accident happened on Monday.

Koh-i-noor: India says it still wants return of priceless diamond

The Indian government says it is still seeking to reclaim the priceless Koh-i-noor diamond from Britain, despite the Supreme Court being told otherwise.

The gem came into British hands in the 19th Century and is part of the Crown Jewels on show at the Tower of London.

Ecuador earthquake: Aid agencies step up efforts

Aid agencies are stepping up help following Saturday's devastating earthquake in Ecuador, amid concerns over the conditions faced by survivors.

Thousands of people were left homeless, making them vulnerable to dirty drinking water and disease.

South Africa Gupta row: ANC's Mantashe warns of 'mafia state'

South Africa risks turning into a "mafia state", a senior governing party official has warned, as pressure grows on President Jacob Zuma over his links with a wealthy family.

Gwede Mantashe made the comments after deputy Finance Minister Mcebesi Jonas alleged the Gupta family had offered him a government promotion.

Cameroon sentences 89 Boko Haram fighters to death

Cameroon has sentenced 89 members of Nigerian Islamist militant group Boko Haram to death, local media report.

They were convicted on terror charges by a military court for their roles in several attacks in Cameroon's northern region which borders Nigeria.

North Korea fires ballistic missiles, US officials say

North Korea has test-fired two ballistic missiles, the latest in a series of rocket launches.

US officials said the medium-range missiles, launched off the east coast, flew about 800km (500 miles) before falling into the water.

China columnist Jia Jia 'goes missing' en route to HK

A Beijing-based columnist has gone missing while on his way to Hong Kong, his lawyer has told the BBC.

No-one has had contact with Jia Jia since Tuesday night when he was set to board his flight. His wife has reported him missing.

Museveni rival Kizza Besigye arrested over protest march

Uganda's main opposition leader Kizza Besigye has been taken into police custody after vowing to lead a protest march against President Yoweri Museveni's election victory.

Mr Besigye was bundled into a police van when he tried to leave his home, where he had been under house arrest.

Boy, 4, jailed for life over four ‘murders’ committed when he was one

AN EGYPTIAN four-year-old boy has been sentenced to life in jail for committing four murders when he was aged only one year old.

Notorious criminal Peter Walker is back in jail

A NOTORIOUS killer is back in jail after years of living in freedom.

Crime is the one thing that Peter Walker has always known.

He started off committing petty thefts but as he grew older, his law-breaking became much more wicked.

UN climate chief Christiana Figueres to step down

The UN's top climate diplomat, Christiana Figueres, has said she will leave her post in July.

Ms Figueres said she would not accept an extension of her appointment which finishes this summer.

No special centre for 2016 UTME, says JAMB

Lagos –  The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Sunday,  said it would not create any special centre for the 2016 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). The UTME, which will be Computer Base Test (CBT) mode all through, is expected to begin on Monday, Feb. 29.

World's oldest president, Mugabe turns 92

The world’s oldest leader, Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe turned 92 on Sunday, with no
 plans to step down as feuding over his successors threatens to tear his ruling ZANU-PF apart. The
veteran leader will mark the day with a public celebration on Saturday. Last year’s party was a massive feast with several elephants slaughtered and seven gigantic birthday cakes,

India tribal activist Soni Sori attacked with chemicals

A prominent Indian tribal rights activist has been attacked with a chemical substance in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh.

Soni Sori said men on a motorcycle had stopped her car, forced her to get out and thrown liquid on her face. Doctors told police it was not acid.

North Korea new army chief after Ri Yong-gil 'execution'

Ri Myong-su has been named army chief in North Korea, days after unconfirmed reports that his predecessor, Ri Yong-gil, had been executed.

State news agency KCNA mentioned his new role in its reporting on activities of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

Cyclone Winston wreaks destruction in Fiji

Authorities in Fiji are assessing the damage after the most powerful storm left at least five people dead.

Cyclone Winston brought winds of over 320km/h (200mph), torrential rain and waves of up to 12m (40ft).

It destroyed hundreds of homes and cut electricity lines. There are reports of entire villages flattened.

CAR presidential election: Faustin Touadera declared winner

Former Prime Minister Faustin Touadera has been elected president of the Central African Republic in a run-off contest seen as an important step towards restoring peace.

Syria conflict: Homs car bombings kill 46, says monitor

At least 46 people have been killed in a double car bombing in the Syrian city of Homs, a monitoring group has said.

Most of the dead appear to be civilians, according to the UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

CBN recovers N6.2bn excess charges from banks

The Central Bank of Nigeria on Saturday said it has recovered about N6.2bn from Deposit Money Banks as excessive charges imposed on their customers in 2015.

The apex bank in a statement issued by the Director,Corporate Communications Department, CBN, Alh Muazu Ibrahim warned banks against imposing illegal charges on their customers.

EU referendum: Cameron sets June date for UK vote

The UK will vote on whether to remain in the EU on Thursday 23 June, Prime Minister David Cameron has said.

The prime minister made his historic announcement in Downing Street after briefing the cabinet.