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.
President Tinubu secures ruling party nod for January election
Nigeria’s ruling party names President Tinubu as its official candidate for the January election.
Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo
DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills three Red Cross volunteers
Africa CDC warns ten countries at risk as Ebola spreads
Africa CDC warns ten countries at risk as Ebola spreads through conflict affected regions and cross border mobility increases transmission.
Morocco king pardons Senegal fans jailed after AFCON final unrest
Senegal football supporters freed after Morocco royal pardon over AFCON unrest linked to violence and disciplinary sanctions proceedings case closure.