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Greece approves quicker migrant returns, aims to set up return hubs

Greece's parliament approved legislation late on Tuesday to fast-track deportation of rejected asylum seekers and allow their transfer to "return hubs" outside the bloc

Greece approves quicker migrant returns, aims to set up return hubs
Africa|Sports|Travel|World

World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia

The World Cup referee from Somalia who was denied entry to the United States after arriving in Miami and subsequently dropped from the tournament by FIFA had been set to make history for his country

World Cup ref denied entry to the US was about to make history for Somalia
Africa|Health|World

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600

The Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday said confirmed Ebola cases had climbed to nearly 600, raising awareness within the local population about the importance of safety

Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600
Africa|Crime|Health|World

Protester shot at demonstration against US Ebola facility in Kenya

A protester was shot in central Kenya on Tuesday, witnesses said, during a demonstration against a quarantine centre for Americans exposed to Ebola that the U.S. has raced

Protester shot at demonstration against US Ebola facility in Kenya
Africa|Health|World

Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response

Democratic Republic of Congo on Monday said confirmed Ebola deaths had climbed to 101 and that the presence of armed groups was continuing to hinder the response in the

Congo says Ebola deaths top 100 as armed groups threaten response
Africa|Environment|Health|Science|World

Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response

At least 100 people have died from Ebola less than a month after authorities declared an outbreak of the disease in eastern Congo

Congo's Ebola outbreak rises to over 100 deaths out of 550 cases as conflict slows response
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola

The director-general of the World Health Organization said on Monday that Uganda should reconsider its decision to close its border with Democratic Republic of Congo

WHO's Tedros says Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola
Africa|Health|World

Protests over a US Ebola facility in Kenya highlight Africa’s growing resistance to Trump-era deals

Protests over a US Ebola facility in Kenya highlight Africa’s growing resistance to Trump-era deals

Protests over a US Ebola facility in Kenya highlight Africa’s growing resistance to Trump-era deals
Africa|Health|World

How the Ebola outbreak is changing weddings in Congo

Authorities have raced to slow the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo with strict measures, including by limiting public gatherings and enforcing social distancing

How the Ebola outbreak is changing weddings in Congo
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months

Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months

Pope Leo calls war a ‘painful defeat’ of negotiations as Israel and Iran trade worst strikes in months
Africa|Crime|Economy|World

South Africa's Ramaphosa vows crackdown on groups behind xenophobic attacks

South Africa will crack down on groups behind xenophobic violence, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday, as anti-immigrant protests tarnish the country's reputation.

South Africa's Ramaphosa vows crackdown on groups behind xenophobic attacks
Africa|Crime|World

The Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in northeastern Borno state

The Nigerian army said Sunday it freed 360 people abducted by Boko Haram in southern Borno, in the northeastern part of the country

The Nigerian army frees 360 abducted people in northeastern Borno state
Africa|Economy|Health|World

Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears

Ugandan authorities have tightened border controls with Congo to prevent Ebola's spread

Traders face big losses after Uganda closes Congo border over Ebola contagion fears
Africa|Political|World

UN blames online disinformation for protests outside Libya offices

The United Nations said on Friday it is deeply concerned by violent protests outside its offices in Libya this week and blamed social media for fueling disinformation about the

UN blames online disinformation for protests outside Libya offices
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Guinea president's coalition wins legislative majority, results show

Political parties backing Guinea's coup-leader-turned-President Mamady Doumbouya have won a majority in the bauxite-rich West African country's legislative elections, the

Guinea president's coalition wins legislative majority, results show
Africa|Crime|World

More than 1,000 Nigerians seek return from South Africa after attacks, Nigeria says

At least 1,094 Nigerians have registered interest in voluntary return from South Africa following xenophobic attacks, up from

More than 1,000 Nigerians seek return from South Africa after attacks, Nigeria says
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Somalia government says it has restored order after fighting in the capital

Somali security forces have restored order in two districts of the capital, the information ministry said on Friday, a day after government troops and militias allied

Somalia government says it has restored order after fighting in the capital
Africa|Americas|Political|World

Rights groups file complaint against Equatorial Guinea over Trump deportations

Advocacy groups representing deportees sent by the U.S. to Equatorial Guinea filed a complaint on Friday with the main human rights body of the African Union, an attempt to

Rights groups file complaint against Equatorial Guinea over Trump deportations
Africa|Environment|Health|Travel|World

Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert

At least 49 people have died of thirst after a truck broke down in the Sahara Desert in northern Niger

Truck breakdown in Niger strands passengers and leaves at least 49 dead in the Sahara Desert
Africa|Americas|Crime|Political|World

Case filed against Equatorial Guinea for sending US deportees to nations where they face persecution

Rights lawyers have filed a case against Equatorial Guinea before Africa’s top human rights body

Case filed against Equatorial Guinea for sending US deportees to nations where they face persecution
Africa|Environment|Europe|Travel|World

Pope Leo's visiting Europe's migration hot spots. Catholics hope he'll ease political tensions

Pope Leo XIV will visit two flashpoints of migration from Africa to Europe over less than a month starting on June 11

Pope Leo's visiting Europe's migration hot spots. Catholics hope he'll ease political tensions
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Libyans block off UN refugee office in protest against migrants

Hundreds of Libyan demonstrators blocked off the office of the U.N. refugee agency in the capital Tripoli on Thursday during a protest against migrants who have travelled

Libyans block off UN refugee office in protest against migrants
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Clashes erupt in Somalia's capital ahead of a planned anti-government rally

Somalia's opposition supporters and security forces have clashed in Mogadishu for a second day ahead of a planned anti-government demonstration

Clashes erupt in Somalia's capital ahead of a planned anti-government rally
Africa|Health|World

Congo reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise

Residents attacked an Ebola burial team in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province this week, forcing responders to abandon a coffin and raising fears

Congo reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise
Africa|Political|World

South Africa to dispatch envoys to Africa and other continents after xenophobic attacks

South Africa will send envoys to other African countries and around the world after a spate of xenophobic attacks targeting immigrants from other nations on the

South Africa to dispatch envoys to Africa and other continents after xenophobic attacks
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

African migrants flee into the mountains as South Africa's xenophobic violence surges

Four days ago, Mozambican immigrant Lado Amido answered a knock at his door in the South African town of Kleinmond.

African migrants flee into the mountains as South Africa's xenophobic violence surges
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Somali military and opposition-allied militias trade fire ahead of anti-government protests

Government troops and militias allied with the opposition exchanged fire overnight and on Thursday morning in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, damaging

Somali military and opposition-allied militias trade fire ahead of anti-government protests
Africa|Americas|Europe|Political|World

Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council

Portugal and Austria have defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided U.N. Security Council in a hotly contested race after intense campaigning

Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on the UN Security Council
Africa|Crime|World

Nigerian court sentences four to death over 2022 Owo Catholic church attack

A Nigerian court has sentenced four men to death by hanging after convicting them over a 2022 attack on a Catholic church in Owo, in southwestern Ondo state,

Nigerian court sentences four to death over 2022 Owo Catholic church attack
Africa|Political|World

US imposes sanctions on commanders over fighting in eastern Congo

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on commanders of armed groups it accused of driving the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where fighting

US imposes sanctions on commanders over fighting in eastern Congo
Africa|Europe|Political|World

Macron, Kagame inaugurate Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame on Tuesday inaugurated a memorial in Paris to honour the victims of the 1994 genocide against the

Macron, Kagame inaugurate Rwanda genocide memorial in Paris
Africa|Health|World

Protests over US Ebola site in Kenya kill two, court keeps suspension

A Kenyan court blocked on Tuesday for another three weeks a proposed U.S.

Protests over US Ebola site in Kenya kill two, court keeps suspension
Africa|Business|Crime|Economy|Political|World

Mozambique says five nationals die in South African anti-immigrant attacks

Mozambique said five of its citizens died in anti-immigration violence in the South African town of Mossel Bay over the weekend in the latest flare-up of

Mozambique says five nationals die in South African anti-immigrant attacks
Africa|Health|World

Volunteers serve comfort food in a worrying Ebola outbreak

Volunteers for the U.N. food agency are providing crucial support In the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo by cooking

Volunteers serve comfort food in a worrying Ebola outbreak
Africa|Health|World

Uganda health ministry confirms six new cases of Ebola

Uganda has confirmed six more new cases of Ebola, bringing the total confirmed in the country so far to 15, the health

Uganda health ministry confirms six new cases of Ebola
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out

The World Health Organization said there have been 321 confirmed cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo outbreak and 116

WHO says suspected Ebola cases drop to 116 after hundreds ruled out
Africa|Health|Political|World

Kenyan president defends US Ebola quarantine center amid protests

Kenya’s president has defended the establishment by the U.S. of its own Ebola quarantine facility

Kenyan president defends US Ebola quarantine center amid protests
Africa|Crime|Political|World

South African politician seeks US refuge on fears of future persecution

For SJ Du Venage, a provincial council member for a right-wing party in South Africa's governing coalition, the decision to leave his

South African politician seeks US refuge on fears of future persecution
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO chief wraps up visit to Ebola-hit Congo, briefs president on response

The head of the World Health Organization on Monday concluded his visit to Democratic Republic of Congo by briefing the president on the response to the

WHO chief wraps up visit to Ebola-hit Congo, briefs president on response
Africa|Health|World

Hundreds protest against planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya

Hundreds of people took to the streets in the central Kenyan town of Nanyuki on Monday to protest moves by the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility at a

Hundreds protest against planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya
Africa|Election|Political|World

Insecurity disrupts some voting in Ethiopia as ruling party seeks majority

Ethiopians voted Monday in an election marked by insecurity, with the ruling Prosperity Party expected to secure a majority

Insecurity disrupts some voting in Ethiopia as ruling party seeks majority
Africa|Business|Economy|World

Nigeria's Obi to run for president again after opposition split

Nigerian politician Peter Obi said he would run for president again in January after winning his party's nomination, setting up another contest between incumbent Bola Tinubu

Nigeria's Obi to run for president again after opposition split
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Ethiopian election expected to give leader Abiy's party a landslide win

Voting took place in Ethiopia on Monday in parliamentary and regional elections expected to hand Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ruling Prosperity Party an easy victory,

Ethiopian election expected to give leader Abiy's party a landslide win
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Britain will not have to pay Rwanda millions over asylum deal, court rules

Britain will not have to pay Rwanda tens of millions of pounds over the cancelled deal to deport asylum seekers to the East African nation, the

Britain will not have to pay Rwanda millions over asylum deal, court rules
Africa|Europe|Political|World

International arbitrators reject $134M claim by Rwanda against UK for scrapped migrant deal

An international arbitration panel has rejected Rwanda's multimillion-dollar claim linked to a controversial refugee resettlement deal

International arbitrators reject $134M claim by Rwanda against UK for scrapped migrant deal
Africa|Health|World

Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizens

Hundreds of youths in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki have demonstrated against an Ebola quarantine center at Laikipia Air Base

Hundreds of youths protest outside Kenya's Ebola quarantine center for US citizens
Africa|Asia|Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Travel|World

Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story

Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story

Dubai looks back to normal. Beneath the surface it’s a different story
Africa|Health|Political|Science|World

WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak

The World Health Organisation chief travelled on Saturday to the Congolese province hardest hit by an Ebola outbreak, urging residents to seek

WHO chief urges safe burials in visit to heart of Ebola outbreak
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response

The head of the World Health Organization has visited Bunia in eastern Congo, where a rare Ebola outbreak is spreading rapidly

WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says

Ghana’s parliament on Friday approved a new bill that criminalizes the so-called promotion of LGBTQ activity, part of a broader crackdown on sexual minorities in West Africa.

Ghana lawmakers approve bill criminalizing LGBTQ 'promotion', official says
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'

The head of the World Health Organization has arrived in Congo's capital, Kinshasa, to support efforts against an Ebola outbreak

WHO chief lands in Congo, saying Ebola outbreak 'can be stopped'
Africa|Health|World

Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans

A court in Kenya has suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare Ebola virus in northeastern Congo

Kenya court suspends US plan for Ebola quarantine facility for Americans
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya

Authorities in Kenya say eight female students have been arrested on suspicion of arson after a fire destroyed a dormitory at a boarding school, killing 16 children and injuring dozens of others

Eight students are suspected of arson after a deadly fire at a girls school in Kenya
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Nigeria's Tinubu says reforms stabilising economy despite hardship

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said on Friday his economic reforms stabilised the country and revived investor confidence, despite a steep cost-of-

Nigeria's Tinubu says reforms stabilising economy despite hardship
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

The World Health Organization said on Friday that there were 906 suspected cases of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, including 223 suspected

WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Kenya arrests 8 students suspected of arson in deadly school fire

Kenyan authorities have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson over a fire at a girls' boarding school that killed 16 students, police said on

Kenya arrests 8 students suspected of arson in deadly school fire
Africa|Crime|Health|Political|World

Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civilians

A Sudanese medical group says attacks in central Sudan have killed 27 people, including elderly individuals

Sudanese medical group accuses paramilitary force of killing 27 in attack targeting civilians
Africa|Health|Political|World

Kenyan court orders suspension of US plan for Ebola quarantine facility

A Kenyan court has ordered the temporary suspension of a plan for the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in the country after a lawsuit

Kenyan court orders suspension of US plan for Ebola quarantine facility
Africa|Crime|Education|World

Fire rips through a dormitory at a girls' school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students

A fire has devastated a girls' boarding school in central Kenya, killing at least 16 students and injuring many more

Fire rips through a dormitory at a girls' school in Kenya, killing at least 16 students
Africa|Health|Political|Science|World

Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa

Aid supplies have been rushed in to the center of Congo's Ebola outbreak where medical workers are struggling with equipment shortages, distrustful locals and armed groups

Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa
Africa|Arts|Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|World

Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade

From Antwerp to the Seychelles, Baton Rouge to Melbourne, or New York to Namibia, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has upended

Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade
Africa|Health|World

Kenya approves US plan to open Ebola quarantine facility, US officials say

Kenya has provided written approval for the U.S. to open a quarantine facility in the East African nation for Americans exposed to the Ebola outbreak centred in the

Kenya approves US plan to open Ebola quarantine facility, US officials say
Africa|Health|Science|World

Kenya approves US Ebola quarantine request as WHO chief heads to Congo

Kenya has approved a request from the U.S. to open a quarantine facility in the East African nation for Americans exposed to Ebola, U.S. officials told Reuters on

Kenya approves US Ebola quarantine request as WHO chief heads to Congo
Africa|Crime|Political|World

South African impeachment committee to hold first meeting on president's scandal

South Africa's parliament has scheduled for Monday the first meeting of an impeachment committee that will probe allegations

South African impeachment committee to hold first meeting on president's scandal
Africa|Arts|Asia|Business|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh

A rare albino buffalo in Bangladesh - nicknamed "Donald Trump" for its distinctive blond tuft - has been spared from Eid al-Adha sacrifice after a last-minute government

Viral fame spares ‘Donald Trump’ buffalo from Eid sacrifice in Bangladesh
Africa|Crime|Education|Environment|World

Kenyan girls' school fire kills 16 students, injures 79

A fire tore through a dormitory at a girls' secondary school in a town in Kenya's Rift Valley overnight, killing at least 16

Kenyan girls' school fire kills 16 students, injures 79
Africa|Crime|World

Exclusive: Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned

Under an opaque $7.5 million deal with the Trump administration, Equatorial Guinea’s all-powerful president has turned a hotel owned by his family into a prison for asylum seekers deported from the United States

Exclusive: Inside an African hotel where asylum seekers deported by the US are imprisoned
Africa|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after anti-immigrant protests

Almost 300 Ghanaian nationals returned home on Wednesday after waves of anti-immigrant protests in South Africa heightened safety concerns.

Ghanaians repatriated from South Africa after anti-immigrant protests
Africa|Crime|World

Survivors of al-Fashir attack describe brutal escape from Sudan

They could do nothing but watch as paramilitary fighters shot and killed their loved ones. They were held captive and endured beatings.

Survivors of al-Fashir attack describe brutal escape from Sudan
Africa|Health|World

Uganda closes border with Congo to try to limit Ebola spread

Uganda has closed its border with neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo with immediate effect to try to limit the spread of Ebola, Uganda's government said on Wednesday

Uganda closes border with Congo to try to limit Ebola spread
Africa|World

South African government and Afrikaners reject US claim of a humanitarian emergency for white people

South Africa's government and Afrikaner advocacy groups reject the notion of a humanitarian emergency affecting white people in the country

South African government and Afrikaners reject US claim of a humanitarian emergency for white people
Africa|Economy|World

A bitter Eid al-Adha in Mali's capital as al-Qaida-linked blockade sends sheep prices soaring

Muslims in Mali's capital, Bamako, face challenges celebrating Eid al-Adha due to a blockade by armed groups linked to al-Qaida

A bitter Eid al-Adha in Mali's capital as al-Qaida-linked blockade sends sheep prices soaring
Africa|Americas|Asia|Australia|Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Australian police plan to form a heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacre

An Australian government inquiry has heard that a state police force has worked to form a heavily armed rapid response team since the Bondi Beach shooting

Australian police plan to form a heavily armed team in response to Bondi Beach massacre
Africa|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water

There is one handwashing station and one infrared thermometer to fight the Ebola epidemic in this camp for 10,000 displaced people in Bunia, a city at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo

In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water
Africa|Political|US|World

Trump administration raises US refugee cap, but only for white South Africans

President Trump has announced that the U.S. is admitting 10,000 additional white South Africans as refugees, citing persecution in their home country

Trump administration raises US refugee cap, but only for white South Africans
Africa|Crime|Environment|World

Argentina seizes 700 trafficked marine animals shipped from Kenya

Argentine authorities have seized more than 700 marine animals trafficked from Kenya in a major wildlife trafficking bust at Buenos Aires’ Ezeiza International Airport

Argentina seizes 700 trafficked marine animals shipped from Kenya
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Firebrand PM's ouster complicates Senegal IMF talks, heightens bondholder risk

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's dismissal of a government headed by a firebrand critic of the International Monetary Fund gives fresh

Firebrand PM's ouster complicates Senegal IMF talks, heightens bondholder risk
Africa|Crime|Political|World

South African president seeks to clear his name over cash-in-sofa scandal

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa sought to clear his name over a scandal in which bundles of cash were stolen from a

South African president seeks to clear his name over cash-in-sofa scandal
Africa|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

UAE accused of training Colombian mercenaries for Sudan's war

Human Rights Watch reports that the United Arab Emirates trained Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside a paramilitary group in Sudan's war

UAE accused of training Colombian mercenaries for Sudan's war
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Senegal's Faye names economist Lo as new prime minister

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye named a seasoned economist as prime minister on Monday, three days after dismissing

Senegal's Faye names economist Lo as new prime minister
Africa|Economy|Environment|Food|World

Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan

Farmers across Sudan say the hike in global fuel and fertilizer costs resulting from the Iran conflict will

Iran war poses new threat to harvests in hunger-stricken Sudan
Africa|Health|World

Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7

Ugandan health authorities on Monday reported two new Ebola cases, bringing the number of infections to seven

Ugandan health officials report new Ebola virus infections, bringing cases to 7
Africa|Health|World

A second Ebola treatment center is set ablaze in eastern Congo, with 18 suspected cases fleeing

Angry residents in eastern Congo have attacked and burned a tent that was part of a health center treating Ebola patients

A second Ebola treatment center is set ablaze in eastern Congo, with 18 suspected cases fleeing
Africa|Crime|Health|Science|World

Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin

A local hospital official says that angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients at the heart of an outbreak in eastern Congo, demanding the bodies of their relatives

Young men storm a Congo hospital treating Ebola patients to demand bodies of their kin
Africa|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Nigeria's Tinubu to run for second term after party primary win

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu will seek a second and final four-year term in January after overwhelmingly defeating a little-known challenger in ruling party primaries,

Nigeria's Tinubu to run for second term after party primary win
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Benin's Wadagni takes office, vows better living standards, security

Benin's new president, Romuald Wadagni, vowed at his inauguration on Sunday to confront rising security threats and to ensure economic growth translated into concrete

Benin's Wadagni takes office, vows better living standards, security
Africa|Health|World

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five

Uganda has confirmed three new cases of Ebola, bringing the total number of infections in the current outbreak there to five, the health ministry said on Saturday, as authorities

Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases, bringing total to five
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ugandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmers

Bundibugyo is the somewhat easy-to-mispronounce name of a species of Ebola

Ugandans rue link to Bundibugyo, the Ebola virus type named after a district of cocoa farmers
Africa|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Senegal president sacks PM Sonko, dissolves government after months of friction

Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dismissed Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko and dissolved the government, a move that risks

Senegal president sacks PM Sonko, dissolves government after months of friction
Africa|Health|Science|World

WHO Africa head warns against underestimating risk of Ebola spread

It would be a mistake to underestimate the risk posed by the Ebola outbreak, the WHO regional director for Africa said on Friday, warning that just one case

WHO Africa head warns against underestimating risk of Ebola spread
Africa|Health|Science|World

Volunteers go door-to-door in Congo to tackle Ebola rumors, Red Cross says

Volunteers are going door-to-door to combat misinformation about Ebola in the area at the centre of the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo,

Volunteers go door-to-door in Congo to tackle Ebola rumors, Red Cross says
Africa|Crime|Political|World

US sanctions Tanzanian police chief over human rights violations

The United States has sanctioned Tanzania’s police chief and barred him from entering the U.S., citing alleged human rights violations committed by the police force

US sanctions Tanzanian police chief over human rights violations
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

In Spain's greenhouses, migrant amnesty brings hope of better conditions

After seven years living as an undocumented migrant in Spain, doing day jobs and staying in shanty towns, Moroccan Abdelmoujoud Erra

In Spain's greenhouses, migrant amnesty brings hope of better conditions
Africa|Health|Science|World

Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak

People have set fire to an Ebola treatment center in one of the towns at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo as fear and anger grows over a health crisis authorities and aid agencies are struggling to contain

Residents burn an Ebola treatment center in Congo as anger grows over the outbreak
Africa|Environment|Health|Political|World

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre

A case of Ebola has been confirmed in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's South Kivu province, hundreds of kilometres from the

Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held Congo area far from outbreak's epicentre
Africa|Health|Science|World

Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type

Healthcare workers in eastern Congo say they are underprotected and undertrained as a rare Ebola virus spreads rapidly in one of the world’s most remote and vulnerable places

Ebola fears surge on the ground in Congo over rapid spread of a rare type
Africa|Crime|Health|World

Kenyan court rules parts of law criminalising consensual sex between adolescents invalid

A Kenyan court ruled on Wednesday that sections of a law targeting sexual offences in the East African nation cannot apply to

Kenyan court rules parts of law criminalising consensual sex between adolescents invalid
Africa|Sports|World

Sorry, Arsenal fans, but a public holiday for you in Botswana is fake news

Arsenal fans in Botswana were briefly excited by the apparent announcement of a public holiday to celebrate their team's first Premier League title win in 22 years

Sorry, Arsenal fans, but a public holiday for you in Botswana is fake news
Africa|Economy|Europe|Political|World

France, Morocco prepare treaty to foster ties

Moroccan and French foreign ministers said on Wednesday the two countries are preparing to sign a treaty to strengthen ties during an upcoming state visit

France, Morocco prepare treaty to foster ties
Africa|Europe|Health|World

US doctor in contact with Ebola patient heading to Czech hospital from Uganda

A U.S. doctor will be transferred from Uganda to a hospital in Prague on Wednesday after he came into contact with a patient infected with Ebola, Czech health officials said

US doctor in contact with Ebola patient heading to Czech hospital from Uganda
Africa|Entertainment|Lifestyle|World

Kenya’s professional mourners help grieving families and keep tradition alive

Loud and expressive mourners are common at funerals around the world — but in parts of Kenya, some of them may be paid workers

Kenya’s professional mourners help grieving families and keep tradition alive
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year

The Trump administration plans to admit up to 10,000 more white South African refugees into the United States, citing discrimination against Afrikaners

Trump administration plans to admit more white South Africans as refugees this year
Africa|Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees

Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees

Trump administration proposes admitting more White South African refugees
Africa|Health|World

Congo opens more centers to treat rare type of Ebola that has killed nearly 120

Congo will open three treatment centers for the Ebola virus in the eastern Ituri province, and the World Health Organization is sending a team of experts to the country, following an outbreak that has killed nearly 120 people

Congo opens more centers to treat rare type of Ebola that has killed nearly 120
Africa|Health|Science|World

US CDC scrambles to evacuate affected Americans amid deadly Ebola outbreak in DRC

With more than 100 deaths authorities suspect were linked to Ebola, a remote corner of the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the epicentre of a deadly outbreak. The World Health organisation has declared the new outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

US CDC scrambles to evacuate affected Americans amid deadly Ebola outbreak in DRC
Africa|Health|Science|World

Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80

At least 80 people have died in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province

Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91

A U.N. court says that a Rwandan suspect charged in connection with the 1994 genocide died in a hospital while in custody in The Hague

Rwandan genocide suspect Kabuga dies in custody in The Hague at age 91
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US and Nigerian forces kill senior ISIS commander, Trump says

US and Nigerian forces kill senior ISIS commander, Trump says

US and Nigerian forces kill senior ISIS commander, Trump says
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Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission

President Donald Trump says U.S. and Nigerian forces carried out a mission to kill a leader of the Islamic State group

Trump says Islamic State group leader was killed in a joint US-Nigerian mission
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South African president removes social development minister

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday removed Sisisi Tolashe from the position of minister of social development.

South African president removes social development minister
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Almost 20 million people in Sudan still face acute hunger, monitors say

Some 19.5 million Sudanese people, or more than 40% of the population, are facing acute hunger, according to a report by a global hunger monitor, as the

Almost 20 million people in Sudan still face acute hunger, monitors say
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Parts of Somalia face famine risk for first time since 2022

Areas of southern Somalia are at risk of famine, two global food security monitors said on Thursday, with one district reaching a level of hunger not seen in

Parts of Somalia face famine risk for first time since 2022
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Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline

Italy's defence minister said on Thursday he had written twice to the Treasury urging a decision on whether to tap a European Union arms-

Italy's defence minister urges decision on EU SAFE loans before deadline
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Over 40% of Sudan's population face high levels of acute food insecurity, monitoring group warns

A global hunger monitoring group reported that over 40% of Sudan's population faces acute food insecurity through May

Over 40% of Sudan's population face high levels of acute food insecurity, monitoring group warns
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Rights group says M23, Rwandan army committed killings, rapes in Congo’s Uvira

M23 rebels and the Rwandan army carried out killings, rapes and abductions during a month-long occupation of Uvira in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo in late 2025 and

Rights group says M23, Rwandan army committed killings, rapes in Congo’s Uvira
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Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

The U.S. military says the remains of the second U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered

Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
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Top ANC official backs President Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal

A top official in South Africa's African National Congress party threw his weight behind President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday over the "Farmgate"

Top ANC official backs President Ramaphosa over 'Farmgate' scandal
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Macron ends Africa trip in Ethiopia with focus on UN reform and inclusive governance

French President Emmanuel Macron has concluded his Africa visit with talks in Ethiopia

Macron ends Africa trip in Ethiopia with focus on UN reform and inclusive governance
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Nigerian court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison for fraud

A Nigerian court on Wednesday sentenced former power minister Saleh Mamman to 75 years in prison after convicting him of laundering 33.8 billion naira ($24.71 million), the

Nigerian court sentences ex-power minister Mamman to 75 years in prison for fraud
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Warm words, thin relief: Macron's Africa financial push under scrutiny

French President Emmanuel Macron jogged with Kenyan marathon star Eliud Kipchoge, spoke with local university students and announced $27 billion in new

Warm words, thin relief: Macron's Africa financial push under scrutiny
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Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks

Ghana will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa following a wave of xenophobic attacks targeting migrants from other sub-Saharan African countries, a post by the foreign

Ghana to evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa after xenophobic attacks
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The country where you don’t wear a rolex — you eat it

The country where you don’t wear a rolex — you eat it

The country where you don’t wear a rolex — you eat it
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Nigerian military airstrike kills 100 civilians at a market, rights group claims

Nigeria's military has denied a rights group's claim that an airstrike killed 100 civilians in a market over the weekend

Nigerian military airstrike kills 100 civilians at a market, rights group claims
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What happens next as South Africa's Ramaphosa faces impeachment process?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces impeachment proceedings over a scandal dubbed "Farmgate" in which thieves

What happens next as South Africa's Ramaphosa faces impeachment process?