Accident in Benin leaves two seriously injured

An accident occurred around Mission Road axis in Benin today that left two people seriously injured. According to eye witnesses, a police Hilux bus collided with a commercial bus.

Obama defends US-Saudi ties

US president defends cooperation with the kingdom despite increasing concerns about human rights violations.

The US president's visit comes during international outcry over the flogging of Saudi blogger Raif Badawi [EPA/Facundo Arrizabalaga]

President Barack Obama has defended the US government's wilingness to cooperate closely with Saudi Arabia on national security issues despite increasing concerns over human

Australia beat UAE to reach Asian Cup final

Hosts score two goals in opening 14 minutes to win second semi-final; Will face South Korea for the title on Saturday.

The hosts will take on South Korea on Saturday [Getty Images]

Australia stunned United Arab Emirates with two goals in the first 14 minutes to reach a second successive Asian Cup final with a 2-0 victory at a rain-soaked Newcastle Stadium.

Al-Shabab intelligence chief says he is quitting

Zakariya Ismail Hersi renounces violence perpetrated by the al-Qaeda-linked group and calls for reconciliation.

Zakariya Hersi made his first public appearance since his surrender last December at the information ministry [AFP]

A leader of Somalia's al-Shabab with a $3m bounty on his head has announced he is leaving the armed group.

Why Boko Haram Is So Strong

Boko Haram  terrorists are waging the most brutal insurgency in Africa. They have captured a lot of territories and have killed a vast number of people. Officials estimate that some three million people are affected by the terrorists and here are 5 points according to the  International Crisis Group why Boko Haram is so strong.
1. Boko Haram has a lot of separate groups.

Balarabe Musa Wants February Elections Postponed

As some Nigerians continue to express pessimism on the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct the February 14 and 28 general elections, a prominent figure and a former governor in the north has joined such calls.

Former Governor of old Kaduna State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa

As some Nigerians continue to express pessimism on the preparedness of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to conduct the February 14 and 28 general elections, a prominent figure and a former governor of old Kaduna State, Alhaji Abdulkadir Balarabe Musa has joined such calls.

Airlines stop flights to Baghdad after shooting

Foreign airlines cancel flights to Baghdad after FlyDubai jet was hit by suspected sniper fire during landing.

Etihad said it had suspended all flights to Baghdad with immediate effect and until further notice [AP]