The controversial issue has forced some schools to close in the predominantly Christian country
The government has refused to respond to their appeal
HMS Queen Elizabeth plans to visit South China Sea for seven-month voyage that began in May
Anti-government protests across the country have left dozens dead over the past month
Student says education of many young girls is undermined by limited access to hygienic menstrual pro
President, prime minister and defense minister detained Monday after cabinet reshuffle that left out
Ibrahim Attahiru, 10 others killed in plane crash Friday in central Kaduna state
Three Democratic Voice of Burma (DVB) journalists who fled Myanmar were arrested earlier this week i
Improvised Explosive Devices killed 24 Cameroonian troops and civilians in the past two weeks
German Defense minister calls it a 'quantum leap' in military cooperation
Price of retail chicken has more than doubled in equatorial African nation since January
Supporters say formation of People's Defense Force is first step toward creating alliance with ethni
Idea is exploratory, and may be hampered by safety concerns for foreign nationals working without US
But critics say Cameroon is not a monarchy in which Franck Biya should take reigns from Africa's old
Trip aims to 'reaffirm unwavering US support for country's sovereignty and territorial integrity in
Scott Morrison says 10-year $6 billion plan to improve defense facilities is meant to keep peace in
Cameroonian officials are calling on villagers to report suspects, as some of the terrorists are sti
One of oldest and largest ethnic armed groups, Karen National Union, says protesters coming from low
Anzac Day marks the 1915 landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli, in what
Recommendation by independent review commission created by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin goes again
US military's Africa Command 'closely monitoring the rebel incursion in Chad'
Spokesman for US military's Africa Command expressed condolences to Chadian people and said AFRICOM
Unofficial tally shows watershed moment for US labor organizing fizzling after 5,800 workers voted b
The military rulers who overthrew the elected government said on Friday that an election would be he
Botswana's President Masisi says the region cannot stand by and watch the people of Mozambique being
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov concludes landmark two-day official visit
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov concludes landmark two-day official visit
A Russian demining team is clearing the area of UXO in preparation for new construction, officials s
Military says it's part of broader security probe in which a former minister, member of royal family
Lawmakers from Aung San Suu Kyi's deposed civilian government also craft new constitution as Myanmar
UN Security Council to hold closed door meeting Wednesday to discuss worsening situation in Myanmar
Observers say US should use its leverage to get Moscow to stop holding up aid to Syrian war victims
President, National Assembly speaker and Senate president are all in their eighties; does it mean th
US Customs and Border Protection tells VOA that despite recent allegations by lawmakers, such incide
A new UN report says South Sudanese political and military leaders supported well-armed militias tha
Security forces leave Sanchaung district, allowing hundreds of youths to leave unhurt after UN and U
Air Force General Jacqueline Van Ovost, will head Transportation Command, while Army General Laura R
The military says within the past week, at least 23 separatist rebels and three soldiers have been k
In emotional appeal at General Assembly, envoy asks world to 'use any means necessary' to protect My
In an emotional appeal at the General Assembly, the envoy asked that 'any means necessary' be used t
Thousands of students pulled from schools after false social media claims that school children would
Deposed civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi to make court appearance via videoconference on charges of
Some fighters say they dropped their weapons after listening to radio messages
Nigeria says it is negotiating with 98,000 others to go back home as peace is returning
Tensions unabated in Myanmar with widespread protests against the military coup continuing
Two students who were among four civilians freed from suspected rebel hideout in country's English-s
Cameroon says about 21,000 youths have applied for the 2,200 positions
Protests begin after senior leader of deposed party is detained
New military regime blocks popular social media site until Sunday to ensure 'stability'
UN Security Council to discuss military's seizure of power in Myanmar
UN Security Council to discuss military's seizure of power in Myanmar
/Generals could draw country closer to China and Russia, some analysts believe
Hundreds welcome Vatican official to English-speaking town of Bamenda while businesses stay open
Statement came after the international community expressed serious concerns about commander-in-chief
Sudan's military initially cited the security situation for the access ban, but in a statement Wedne
Warning of a political crisis, experts call for talks and for electoral authorities to end their sil
More than 250 foreign workers, most of them Chinese, say CAR rebels are targeting them
Certification of 306-232 Electoral College vote favoring Biden is last step before he is set to be i
Tensions between Tehran, Washington remain high in waning days of Trump administration
The leading teachers' association says the schools are not well prepared to follow health protocols