Africa
50 Hippos, other animals killed by Anthrax in DRC’s Virunga National Park
Anthrax poisoning has killed at least 50 hippos and other large animals in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Virunga...
Police arrests Tanzanian main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu
Tanzanian police have arrested the country's leading opposition leader after he spoke at a demonstration to support democratic reform...
Uganda’s refugee camps severely overcrowded due to influx from Congo
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) said on Tuesday that Uganda's refugee camps are highly overcrowded due to an...
At least 33 persons dead, homes destroyed following heavy rains in DRC
Authorities in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have announced that at least 33 people were killed as a...
South Sudan Criticises US Over Visa Revocation, Ban
South Sudan has criticised the revoking of US visas for all its nationals, saying it was based on an incident...
UN concerned over Niger’s decision to exit MNJTF
The UN Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Leonardo Santos Simão, expressed concern about Niger's decision to withdraw from the...
World Bank commits $100m to expand Africa’s digital infrastructure
The World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC) has announced a $100 million fund to boost the construction of digital...
Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger impose 0.5% levy on imported goods
Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have announced a new 0.5% levy on imported goods in their bid to fund...
Namibia Swears In, Nandi-Ndaitwah, As First Female President
Namibia has etched its name into the annals of history as Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been sworn in as the nation’s...
Ethiopia PM, Abiy Ahmed rules out war with Eritrea over Red Sea access
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed stated on Thursday that his government has no intention of engaging in conflict with...
