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Nigeria's forthcoming presidential election is a departure from the traditional two-man race. Can Rabiu Kwankwaso win?

Emergency Services say they have 'quite literally found the needle in the haystack' after nearly a week-long search.

As Pope Francis visits the DRC and South Sudan, we take a look at previous papal voyages to the continent.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 343rd day, we take a look at the main developments.

The US Justice Department has already charged three others over the assassination that took place in July 2021.

The four want damages reflecting Holcim's contribution to the climate change that has made their life increasingly hard.

US and allies target aviation fuel on second anniversary of coup amid growing concern over military's use of airpower.

Military aid will include longer-range weapons that could help Ukraine disrupt activity behind Russian lines.

The conflict between the military and anti-coup fighters has deepened with violence in nearly all parts of the country.

Groups that rose up against the military after its February 2021 power grab say air raids are a sign of its weakness.

Baldwin and weapons supervisor on set of film 'Rust' charged with involuntary manslaughter but maintain innocence.

The Republican from New York faces ongoing scrutiny into his finances as well as falsehoods he made during his campaign.

OPEC chief talks about output cuts, price volatility, and Russia's war in Ukraine and its effect on oil prices.

Republican Ron DeSantis, a possible US presidential candidate, says diversity programmes serve as a 'political filter'.

Winter weather has resulted in at least two deaths in the state of Texas and more than 1,600 flight cancellations.

At least 100 people killed and more than 225 wounded in a suicide attack in the northwestern Pakistani city.

The 86-year-old Francis says a 'forgotten genocide' is under way in DRC as he begins his trip to two African nations.

Armed group blamed for killing dozens of people in an attack on a mosque in Peshawar.

The state's agricultural workforce has long struggled with low wages and vulnerability stemming from immigration status.

Amid multiple crises, Pakistan needs an orderly, democratic transition to re-establish stability and security.

Tapering growth, untamed inflation, and a need to be pro-welfare in run-up to elections will shape Modi's budget.

After meeting Palestinian President Abbas, top US diplomat says Washington's immediate priority is to defuse tensions.

Protests, strikes held nearly two weeks after more than one million people protested against raising the retirement age.

Defence ministry says Blahodatne captured with help of aerial support; no immediate comment by Ukraine.

Authorities in US West are in talks to cut water use as Colorado River faces historically low levels amid drought.

Western powers accuse Malian military, Russian mercenaries of crimes against humanity during fight against insecurity.

Green-hued comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is visible with binoculars, telescopes - and in some areas, the naked eye.

The Campaign Against Arms Trade group says the weapons exports have contributed to the deaths of thousands of civilians.

The village's years-long legal battle with Israeli authorities for its survival has captured international attention.

Forty percent of Nigerien children are not registered with government after birth due to the cost and time of paperwork.

“I've never seen such political turmoil.”

Pope Francis' trip to the DRC is the first papal visit since John Paul II travelled there in 1985.

ADHRB says 'invisible wounds' are preventing political prisoners from resuming a normal life after arrest.

Court sentences 22 people to various prison terms over last year's unrest which left 21 people dead.

Experts say the fighter jets are at their best with radar support, and Kyiv would need advanced Western missiles.

HRW says Ukrainian forces 'extensively' scattered antipersonnel mines in Izyum, causing civilian casualties.

Tbilisi was a popular destination for Russians, many of them young men, who left the country to avoid being drafted.

People told to stay clear of the tiny capsule containing Caesium-137, which emits radiation equal to 10 X-rays per hour.

By vetoing the bill, the Conservative government in London exercised 'muscular unionism'.

Most of those killed in a suicide bombing at a Peshawar mosque were police, 52 injured people remain in hospital.

Authorities say 87 rhinos were killed last year compared with 45 in 2021, most poached from the country's largest park.

They will not affect global infection numbers or new variant spread but might be pushing an opaque China to open up.

Move would restructure federal response to treat virus as endemic public health threat, ending some government support.

The NATO secretary-general said the security concerns of the military alliance and Japan are 'closely interconnected'.

Activists and community leaders resist construction of multimillion dollar police training centre in forest.

The former footballer, who took office in 2018, says he will pursue growth and peace if he wins another term in October.

The head of the Catholic Church aims to help restore peace in two countries that have seen years of violence.

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 342nd day, we take a look at the main developments.

Journalists find it difficult to report in Hong Kong after imposition of national security law and crackdown on media.

Rebel fighters conducted separate attacks on Sunday and Monday, including 15 men killed after a minibus was stopped.