Gaddafi's son nearing Niger border
A high-ranking Tuareg official in Niger has said that Muammar Gaddafi's son, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, is making his way toward the country.
Saif al-Islam, who is wanted by the International Criminal C
48 women raped every hour in Congo, study finds
The African nation of Congo has been called the worst place on earth to be a woman. A new study released on Wednesday shows that it's even worse than previously thought: 1,152 women are raped every da
India provides soft loans to West African businesses
India has provided subsidised loans to businesses in West Africa through the economic community of West African States (Ecowas), says a top official of the 15-member regional grouping that is keen on joint investments in pharmaceuticals, technology and agriculture.