US steps up funding for African rare-earth projects
US funding aims to advance African rare-earth projects and make them more attractive to private-sector investors.
French ambassador in CAR faces disciplinary probe
France probes ambassador over visits by young women
Israel, Turkey came close to military clash, US envoy says
Barrack: Israel and Turkey were a step from military confrontation
Seven killed in tourist helicopter crash in Kenya
Tourist helicopter crashes in Kenya’s Samburu
Congo Ebola outbreak tops 5,000 cases
Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes country’s largest
Central African Republic mine collapse kills at least 30 miners
Rescue efforts continue after a gold mine collapse kills at least 30 miners and leaves others trapped in the western region.
US lifts extra scrutiny on ships calling at Nigerian ports
Nigeria says the US decision will improve vessel turnaround times, schedule reliability and the competitiveness of its ports.
DRC Ebola outbreak moves faster than previous epidemics: WHO
The WHO chief says health authorities are still catching up as Congo’s Ebola outbreak continues to accelerate.
Pirates seize cargo ship off Somalia as attacks rise again
A cargo ship is seized by eight armed pirates off Somalia, while monitors report that its crew remains safe.
Kenya regulator seeks $115 million reserve in EABL sale
The proposed reserve fund could delay Diageo’s $2.3 billion EABL stake sale to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings in Kenya.
Red Crescent recovers nine migrant bodies off eastern Libya
Tripoli Red Crescent recovers nine migrant bodies from Tajoura shores as authorities continue searching for more victims.
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