Deadly tornadoes hit Georgia and Mississippi

A severe storm system, which spun off tornadoes and left scattered destruction, has killed at least 18 people on a two-day sweep across the southern region of the United States. At least 14 people were killed on Sunday in Georgia, according to officials, as the...

Mauritius PM Anerood Jugnauth to hand over to son

Mauritian Prime Minister Anerood Jugnauth says he is stepping down to hand power to his son, Pravind. The 86-year-old first became prime minister in 1982, beginning a third spell as leader in 2014. In a televised address Mr Jugnauth said he was resigning in favour of...

Adama Barrow pledges truth commission over Yahya Jammeh

The Gambia’s incoming president said he favours launching a “truth and reconciliation commission” to investigate possible crimes committed by the outgoing leader of 22 years. Speaking to the Associated Press on Saturday, Adama Barrow urged caution...