African and Caribbean

According to a report released Wednesday, Nigeria's stagnant economy could cause "demographic disaster".

Jamaica's gov't wants to buy what it believes is the childhood home of civil rights leader Marcus Garvey.

Kenya's president signed a new constitution into law Friday that institutes a U.S.-style system of checks and balances and has been hailed as the most significant political event since Kenya's independence nearly a half century ago.

A season-ending injury hasn't stopped Usain Bolt from celebrating. The world's fastest man turned 24 over the weekend and then signed a three-year contract extension with German apparel company Puma on Tuesday that is said to be the biggest for a track and field athlete.

China has been on a roll in dealmaking in Nigeria. Now comes another deal, worth $8 billion.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration granted Nigeria its top air-safety rating Monday, a decision that allows Nigerian airlines to fly directly to the United States but does not address the nation's porous airport security.

Wyclef Jean's high-profile bid for Haiti's presidency ended after officials disqualified his candidacy.

Residency requirements could keep Wyclef Jean from Haiti candidacy acceptance.   

South Africa has renewable resources that can provide solutions to the country's energy problems and create jobs — while fighting global warming, Greenpeace officials said Wednesday.

South Africa's proposal for special tribune draws sharp criticism.