Guinea-Bissau capital without power over unpaid bill to Turkey's Karpowership
Bissau is plunged into darkness because a Turkish company cut supplies over a $15m bill.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kiribati country profile
Provides an overview of Kiribati, including key dates and facts about this Pacific island country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Liberia election results: George Weah and Joseph Boakai set for run-off
With nearly all votes counted, President George Weah and his Joseph Boakai are running neck and neck.
1970-01-01 08:00
Country Garden's entire offshore debt to be in default if Tuesday payment not made
By Clare Jim HONG KONG Country Garden's entire offshore debt will be deemed to be in default if
1970-01-01 08:00
Ecuador country profile
Provides an overview of Ecuador, including key events and facts about this South American country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Maldives country profile
Provides an overview of the Maldives, including key facts about this Indian Ocean country.
1970-01-01 08:00
Kenya's 'fake lawyer' thanks his supporters
The nation is gripped by the man said to have won several cases despite not being qualified.
1970-01-01 08:00
New earthquake hits western Afghanistan
US seismologists say the magnitude 6.3 quake was in the Herat province already devastated by recent tremors.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israel country profile
Provides an overview of Israel, including key dates and facts about this country in the Middle East.
1970-01-01 08:00
Nigeria diphtheria outbreak kills 600
A health official says it is "heart-wrenching" to see children suffer from a preventable disease.
1970-01-01 08:00
Ugandan MPs reject birth control for 15-year-old girls
The deputy speaker calls the idea "devilish", saying it is not the way to tackle teenage pregnancy.
1970-01-01 08:00
Liberians await election results as George Weah and Joseph Boakai vie for presidency
Turn-out was reportedly high in Tuesday's tightly contested presidential and parliamentary poll.
1970-01-01 08:00