![At least 639 people have died from Ebola since August in DR Congo in what is now the second deadliest outbreak in history [Samuel Mambo-Reuters]](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/28090209-356x364.jpg "Ebola deaths in Congo surpass 1,700 after global emergency declared")
South African troops pull out of violent Cape Town suburbs
South African soldiers pulled out of gang-ridden suburbs of Cape Town on Friday after a brief show of force, leaving residents uncertain about what to expect next.
![[file] Former South African president Jacob Zuma appears at the KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Durban on April 6, 2018, during for a brief preliminary hearing on corruption charges linked to a multi-billion dollar 1990s arms deal./ AFP PHOTO / POOL / Nic BOTHMA](https://www.today.ng/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/16144356-324x235.jpg "Jacob Zuma pulls out of South African graft inquiry – lawyer")
Jacob Zuma pulls out of South African graft inquiry – lawyer
Former South African president Jacob Zuma on Friday withdrew from testifying to an inquiry into state corruption under his rule, citing biased treatment and harsh questioning.
Teen mum in Guinea gives birth during exam, returns to finish
Nothing, not even childbirth, deterred teenager Fatoumata Kourouma Conde from completing the exam for which she had spent the past year preparing.
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Just days after protest leaders and Sudan's ruling generals agreed a power sharing deal, they are set to meet again on Friday for talks on key remaining issues.
Nigeria, Ghana begins probe of Pirates’ attack on Turkish vessel
The Nigerian Navy says it has begun discussion with its counterpart in Ghana for details on the circumstances surrounding suspected pirate attack on MV PAKSOY I, a Turkish flagged vessel.
President Magufuli orders Tanzanian prisons to reduce overcrowding
Tanzanian President John Magufuli ordered prison authorities Thursday to reduce crowding in the country's jails, saying there were too many people awaiting trial indefinitely who should not be incarcerated.
WHO sounds international Ebola alarm as risks intensify
The World Health Organisation (WHO) sounded a rare global alarm declaring the DR Congo's Ebola outbreak an international emergency.
ICC confirms charges against Ugandan rebel Dominic Ongwen
The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) Appeals Chamber has confirmed the charges against Ugandan rebel leader Dominic Ongwen, dismissing his challenge of the case.
ECOWAS parliament intervenes in Mali crisis
The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is on a fact-finding mission in Mali to resolve a crisis that has displaced over 50,000 in Mopti region alone.
UN chief pays glowing tributes as world remembers Nelson Mandela
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has described late Nelson Mandela as an “extraordinary global advocate for dignity and equality” who anyone in public service should emulate.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak ‘health emergency’ of international concern
The World Health Organization on Wednesday declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a "public health emergency of international concern," a rare designation only used for the gravest epidemics.
Former ECOWAS president passes on at 65
Alain Marcel de Souza, the former president of the ECOWAS Commission, died on Tuesday in Paris after suffering a heart attack, Beninese television reported on Wednesday.
South Sudan bars newspaper editor from leaving the country
South Sudan authorities have banned the chief editor of an Arabic newspaper, Al Watan, from leaving the country for allegedly publishing content critical of the government.
Sudan: ‘Political declaration’ after 7 months of crisis
The inking of a power-sharing deal between Sudan's protesters and ruling generals on Wednesday comes after seven months of major upheaval, including the ouster of long-time president Omar al-Bashir.
Rwanda to open embassy in Morocco
Rwanda is to open its embassy in Morocco, a Moroccan official told news Agency MAP on Wednesday.
Sudan protesters, army rulers sign power-sharing deal
Sudan's protesters and ruling generals Wednesday signed a power sharing deal, paving the way for a civilian administration, a key demand of demonstrators since president Omar al-Bashir was deposed in April.
Jacob Zuma: Gupta influence fiction
Former president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma, has denied that the Gupta family had any influence in the appointment of his Cabinet ministers.
Sierra Leone school defies state ban on pregnant girls in class
When Mariatu Sesay realized she was pregnant at 14, one thing scared her more than the social isolation she felt in the classroom: Sierra Leonean law banned her from attending school at all because she was expecting.
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Helen Oritsejafor: Nigeria will find peace through dialogue
A cleric, Pastor Helen Oritsejafor, has called for a national dialogue to resolve challenges threatening the peace and unity of Nigeria, saying like a marriage the country would find peace through dialogue.
Jurgen Klopp positive despite Borussia Dortmund defeat
Jurgen Klopp opted to take the positives out of Liverpool's first pre-season match in the United States after the Reds fell to a 3-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in Indiana.
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Oby Ezekwesili urges federal government to tackle insecurity
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Senator Omo-Agege: I’ll appoint aides from all geo-political zones
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Governor Ihedioha advocates drug-free Nigeria
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