MINURSO's shutdown follows dueling US and Russian vetoes at the Security Council, leaving the 1991 ceasefire framework without a monitoring mission.
African presidents renewed a two-decade campaign for permanent seats — and veto power — on a Security Council they call a relic of 1945.
Nusrat Osman was seized outside her Blantyre home on 11 September; police offered a £12,950 reward before a gun battle secured her release
Elders chose a TV journalist to succeed the late king. The royal family objected — and a footballer and a 'mystery son' have deepened the crisis.
Aliko Dangote moves toward Africa's largest share sale, targeting $1.6B raise with record pre-IPO investment and underwriting.
Landslide at artisanal mine near Cameroon border triggers deadly disaster, with rescuers racing against time.
Rescuers search for survivors after an overloaded boat carrying more than 114 people overturned in rough waters on the world's largest human-made lake.
National team player dies in Kampala hospital after resisting robbers armed with paving stones, sparking nationwide outrage.
Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin sentenced to 8 and 11 years for planning to overthrow government and organize deadly fuel protests.
Health worker treated at London specialist hospital following potential exposure amid ongoing Ebola epidemic in Democratic Republic of the Congo