UN health chief visits Congo to assess the deadly Ebola outbreak
Missing vaccines hamper response to the dangerous Bundibugyo Ebola strain in Congo.
Gambia’s top military general resigns amid graft scandal
President Adama Barrow accepts defence chief Cham resignation after misconduct allegations.
UNICEF airlifts critical Ebola relief supplies to eastern Congo
UNICEF, with European Union support, has airlifted over 100 metric tons of lifesaving humanitarian supplies to the Democratic Republic of Congo.
South Africa regulator approves discounted power tariffs
Nersa approves interim discounted power tariffs for struggling South African ferrochrome companies.
WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases in DRC outbreak
WHO reports 906 suspected Ebola cases in DRC as Bundibugyo strain spreads
UN health chief says DR Congo Ebola outbreak can be stopped
The World Health Organization chief arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to oversee response efforts for an Ebola outbreak that has claimed over 200 lives.
Senegal’s Faye pardons journalist jailed over forest massacre
A media watchdog praises Senegal for correcting a grave injustice by freeing a veteran reporter.
South Africa intercepts truck carrying $61 million in drugs
The major drug bust highlights growing concerns about international trafficking networks in the region.
Turkish and Algerian leaders talk energy and regional stability
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan held a phone call with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to discuss deepening bilateral relations in trade, energy.
Madagascar court rejects an opposition bid to oust military ruler
Madagascar court dismisses an opposition bid to oust military ruler Colonel Michael Randrianirina.
Kenya school dormitory fire kills at least 15 students
At least 10 students killed in Kenya school dormitory fire
Bus and truck collision kills 10 people in central Zimbabwe
Human error and bad road conditions contribute to a rising tally of traffic deaths in Zimbabwe.
Ghana repatriates nearly 300 citizens from South Africa
Almost 300 Ghanaian citizens arrived safely in Accra after fleeing anti-immigrant protests in South Africa.
DRC conflict hinders efforts to contain deadly Ebola outbreak
Medical workers in Ituri province face severe equipment shortages while treating Ebola symptoms.
US plans Kenya quarantine site for Americans exposed to Ebola
US plans Kenya quarantine site for Americans exposed to Ebola
Egyptian and Iranian leaders discuss regional stability talks
Egypt and Iran reviewed diplomatic efforts aimed at finalizing a comprehensive regional agreement.
Burkina Faso military junta arrests an influential Sunni imam
Security forces in Burkina Faso detain a well known cleric on the eve of the Eid al Adha holiday.
Xenophobics force foreign shop owners to close in South Africa
Human Rights Watch warns of a new wave of xenophobic violence against migrants in South Africa.
Trump raises refugee ceiling for white South Africans
Trump raises refugee cap to admit more white South Africans
Senegal lawmakers hand ousted Sonko powerful speaker role
Senegal parliament elects ousted PM Sonko as speaker
M23 militia and government troops clash in eastern DRC
Rebels clash with government forces in eastern DRC as a deadly Ebola outbreak continues to spread.
South Africa acts on undocumented migrants amid protests
South Africa increases border checks and warns citizens against anti-migrant vigilante actions.
TASIS welcomes Nairobi roadmap, urges unified anti-war front
TASIS backs Nairobi roadmap for Sudan political process
DR Congo Ebola deaths rise as WHO warns response is lagging
WHO says Ebola responders are “playing catch-up” as suspected deaths reach 220
Gunmen abduct 25 people in two attacks in Nigeria’s Kwara state
Gunmen abduct 25 in twin attacks in Nigeria’s Kwara state
Illegal gold mine collapse kills 28 people in Angola
Search and rescue operations remain on course as police look for two trapped victims in Bengo.
Gunmen attack Nigeria prayer ground killing three worshippers
Gunmen attacked a Christian prayer ground in Nigeria’s Kwara State, killing three worshippers and abducting at least fifteen others amid a recent surge of armed violence in the region.