Ebola: UN warns on effects of DR Congo violence
The World Food Programme (WFP) has condemned violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) that could slow down humanitarian response to the Ebola outbreak in the country’s north-east.
Uganda deploys additional troops along border with DR Congo
The Ugandan military has deployed additional troops along its common border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to prepare for possible infiltration and attacks from the rebel group Allied Democratic Forces (ADF), a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Zambian police quiz opposition leader over attacks on Chinese
Zambian police on Tuesday questioned opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema for allegedly fuelling attacks on Chinese nationals, in a sign of growing political tension in the country.
Report: Zimbabwean government warns pharmacies selling drugs in US dollar
Zimbabwean Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has reportedly issued a warning to pharmacies and wholesalers demanding US dollar payments for drugs, saying they should accept the dreaded local surrogate currency called bond notes.
Top Madagascar presidential hopeful alleges vote ‘manipulation’
The frontrunner in Madagascar's presidential race accused election officials of "manipulation" on Monday after they published results that showed him short of the absolute majority needed to avoid a second round run-off vote.
UN: Death toll in CAR clashes rises to 48
At least 48 people were killed in clashes between Christian and Muslim-dominated militias in a restive Central African Republic town last week, according to an internal UN report seen on Monday by AFP.
Hundreds of schools shut in Burkina Faso over jihadi attacks
In Burkina Faso, a country struggling to contain jihadist violence, education is one of the victims of the insurgency, with hundreds of schools closed, teachers in hiding and pupils kept indoors over the fear of attacks.
WHO: DR Congo Ebola response efforts resume in Beni after clashes
Efforts to fight a deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s restive eastern Beni region have resumed after a brief suspension following clashes, the World Health Organization said Sunday.
22 migrants missing off Morocco after boat capsizes
Twenty-two migrants have gone missing in the waters off Morocco’s Atlantic coast after their boat capsized, state news agency MAP reported Sunday.
Pope prays for victims of Central Africa massacre
Pope Francis on Sunday prayed for peace in the war-ravaged Central African Republic, where two priests were killed in ethnic unrest last week.
University professor, employee kidnapped in Cameroon
A professor and staff member of the University of Buea in troubled western Cameroon have been kidnapped, a statement received by AFP on Sunday said.
Seven Ugandan fishermen shot dead by Congolese militia
Suspected Congolese militiamen shot dead seven Ugandan fishermen and wounded another on Lake Albert, which straddles the two countries' border, police said on Sunday.
DR Congo Ebola response effort suspended in Beni after clashes
Efforts to fight an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo's restive eastern Beni region were suspended on Saturday after clashes just a "few metres" from a local emergency centre and the hotels of several response teams, the health ministry said.
South Africa president to pay back $35,000 campaign funds
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will pay back 500,000 rand ($35,000) donated to his campaign fund by a firm with links to his son after admitting he misled parliament, an official said.
Film tribute to French photographer killed in CAR
A gang of men rampage through a burning village in Central African Republic, rifles and machetes swinging, the bodies of their victims slain on the ground.
DR Congo rebels attack, burn homes near UN base in east
Democratic Republic of Congo's army spokesperson says rebels have burned homes and a car in a neighbourhood in the east of the country where UN peacekeeping forces have a base.
CAR ex-militia leader Alfred Yekatom extradited to ICC
Central African Republic (CAR) lawmaker and former militia leader Alfred Yekatom was extradited to The Hague Saturday to stand trial in the International Criminal Court probing war crimes and crimes against humanity, a government source said.
Tanzania launches 300-man force to fight poaching, trafficking
Tanzanian Vice President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Saturday presided over the inauguration of the paramilitary group tasked with combating poaching and illegal trafficking of wildlife organs and products.
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Woman charged for making noise in court
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Angela Merkel defends UN migration pact as policies scrutinised in debate
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2019: Atiku Abubakar reveals plans to boost tourism sector
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2019: Ohanaeze urges youths to shun violence, hooliganism
The Ohanaeze Ndi-Igbo, an apex Igbo socio-cultural group, has called on youths to shun violence and hooliganism throughout the electioneering period in the country.
Seyi Olofinjana on positives of FC Jumilla link
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DMO, oil marketers to meet over payment of subsidy arrears
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Maikanti Baru lauds Saudi Arabia for crude oil output cut
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), Group Managing Director, Dr. Maikanti Baru, has commended Saudi Arabia’s recent decision to announce daily crude oil production cut by one million barrels per day from December this year.