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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