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A recap of top issues in West Africa in 2022, including heated political campaigns and armed groups gaining ground.

Extradited Chinese-Canadian suspect Tse Chi Lop, 59, said to head up the Asian mega-cartel 'Sam Gor', or 'The Company'.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 302nd day, we take a look at the main developments.

Three-person panel finds US-China tensions do not justify unfavourable treatment of the financial hub.

Ukraine's president said US military assistance to Kyiv was an 'investment' in security and democracy for the world.

Gary Wang and Caroline Ellison have agreed to cooperate with the authorities, according to US prosecutors.

The only other Security Council resolution on Myanmar was in 1948, which recommended then-Burma's entry to world body.

Religious Zionism is a growing force in Israel, and will have a strong presence in the next Israeli government.

Benjamin Netanyahu's agreement sees him return to power as head of the most right-wing coalition in Israel's history.

The unanimous vote awarded Till and his mother, both civil rights icons, the Congressional Gold Medal.

The French national, also known as 'The Bikini Killer', has been accused of murdering more than 20 backpackers in Asia.

Despite high inflation, rising interest rates and a possible recession, US consumer confidence saw a sharp rebound.

The US Treasury has announced new sanctions targeting officials including Iran's prosecutor general.

The UN's mission in Afghanistan asked the Taliban-run administration to 'immediately' revoke the decision.

Cryptocurrency entrepreneur was reportedly being flown from the Bahamas to the US, where he faces fraud charges.

Trade partners mark 50 years of diplomatic ties with renewed efforts to improve relations.

WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus appeals for detailed information as China battles a surge of COVID cases.

People in the US are preparing for some of the coldest weather in recent memory as the Christmas holiday approaches.

Ukrainian president arrives for talks in US capital after Washington pledges to send Patriot air defence system to Kyiv.

Excluding sharp drop at pandemic start, home sales are now at their slowest annual pace since November 2010.

Records released by a US congressional committee reveal Trump used business losses to offset his tax liability.

The government is calculating public opinion will turn on the unions, but opinion polls show high levels of support.

Dina Boluarte changes some of her ministers as tensions rise with Mexico over its support for her predecessor.

The Taliban's decision to suspend women from accessing higher education has extinguished a rare source of hope for many.

The January 6 congressional panel's final report is expected to focus on Donald Trump's role in the Capitol attack.

Motorbike ambulances are a vital service for women in remote areas who otherwise wouldn't receive medical care.

Barrow's 2016 win against ex-leader Yahaya Jammeh was widely viewed as a boost for democracy where coups are common.

Russian leader says there is no cap on financial assistance to the army, which has suffered several defeats in Ukraine.

The treatment is the first non-pill option against HIV and studies show that it outperforms the efficacy of oral pills.

The High Court says Britain is breaching the deal by requiring EU citizens to reapply for the right to live and work.

Group has backtracked on promises to guarantee certain rights for girls and women since its return to power last year.

Unions representing nurses and ambulance workers threaten more walkouts if the government keeps refusing to discuss pay.

How a freelance copywriter overseeing a household of eight navigates a tight monthly budget.

Several factors have delayed a sixth round of direct bilateral talks, which could be held at level of foreign ministers.

With the ball and the bisht, the Argentine superstar faced questions — but the champion prevailed each time.

Ukrainian leader expected to address US Congress in his first known trip outside Ukraine since Russia war started.

Neo-Nazi activist Mario Machado accuses anti-racism campaigner Mamadou Ba of 'injuring his honour' on social media.

As many as 16-20 refugees may have died of thirst and hunger or have drowned, according to relatives and activists.

Ghana's president alleged that Burkina Faso had hired Russia's Wagner mercenaries to help fight armed groups.

Israel's next Netanyahu-led coalition government may be the most extremist in its history.

More than 5,000 ancient artefacts are estimated to have been looted from Nigeria by coloniser England.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 301st day, we take a look at the main developments.

Fiji's police force has called for calm and urged 'all Fijians to respect the political process' amid power transition.

Since oil was discovered in commercial quantities in Nigeria in 1958, thousands of oil spill incidents have happened.

It is the latest escalation of tensions between two nations after Mexico announced asylum for Pedro Castillo's family.

The Democrat-led panel voted in a closed session to release six years of records pertaining to the former president.

Hospitals should expand ICU beds as a priority, with COVID peak expected to last until end of January, expert says.

Media reports suggest Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy may travel to Washington, DC to meet US President Joe Biden.

Musk says he will step down from platform as soon as he finds someone "foolish enough to take the job".

Twitter helped promote US military’s activities in Middle East, according to an investigation based on company files.