ICC Convicts Central African Militia Commander of Crimes Against Humanity
The International Criminal Court has convicted a Central African Republic militia commander of crimes against humanity, including torture and unlawful imprisonm…
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Tigrayan Forces Seize Mekelle Airport as Ethiopian Airlines Suspends Flights to Tigray
Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to three airports in northern Tigray following an escalation of conflict in the region. The airline announced via Teleg…
At Least 11 Killed in Mass Shooting at House Party in South Africa's Durban Township
At least 11 people have been killed in a mass shooting at a house party in the KwaMakhutha township near Durban, South Africa. The attack took place late on Tue…
South Sudan Dissolves Transitional Government Ahead of First-Ever National Elections
South Sudan's President Salva Kiir has dissolved the country's transitional unity government and appointed a caretaker administration as the country prepares fo…
Mark Doyle, Veteran Africa Correspondent Who Covered Rwanda and Sierra Leone, Dies at 67
British journalist Mark Doyle, widely regarded as one of the foremost foreign correspondents of his generation, has died aged 67 after a short illness. Doyle wa…
Ten Lions Found Dead in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Reserve, Poisoning Suspected
Ten lions have been found dead inside Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area, with wildlife officials suspecting poisoning as the cause. The animals were disco…
South Africa's Femicide Crisis: Nine Women Killed Near Johannesburg in Weeks of Violence
Nine women have been found dead in South Africa's Ekurhuleni municipality, east of Johannesburg, over a period of roughly two months, triggering widespread prot…
37 Suspected Illegal Miners Die in Nigerian Custody Amid Conflicting Accounts of Cause
Thirty-seven people arrested on suspicion of illegal mining have died in a detention facility in Nigeria's Niger State, triggering protests, a curfew, and an of…
Ninth woman's body found in Johannesburg area as serial killer fears grow
Police in South Africa have confirmed the discovery of a ninth woman's body east of Johannesburg in the space of two months, deepening public alarm over a strin…
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak: WHO Warns Epidemic Continues to Grow Despite Encouraging Signs
Despite "encouraging signs" in the fight against the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization has warned that efforts t…
US Announces Visa Restrictions on South Africans Over Alleged Anti-White Discrimination
The United States has announced visa restrictions targeting South Africans accused of discriminating against the country's white minority, marking a further esc…
Dangote Launches Africa's Biggest-Ever IPO, Offering Stake in Nigerian Oil Refinery
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has launched Africa's largest-ever initial public offering, offering a stake in his Lagos oil refinery to the public in a dea…
Zambia Warns Against Eating Dead Wildlife After Anthrax Kills Dozens of Animals
Authorities in Zambia have warned the public not to eat meat from wildlife following an anthrax outbreak that has killed dozens of animals, including hippos, el…
Nigeria Suspends Official Visits to South Africa Over Anti-Migrant Violence
Nigeria's parliament has suspended all official visits to South Africa in protest over continued violence against immigrants, including attacks on Nigerian citi…
At Least 20 Dead in School Fire in Rebel-Held Bukavu, DR Congo
A fire in the rebel-controlled city of Bukavu, in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, has killed at least 20 people, including primary school students, ac…
Uganda Withdraws from Invictus Games After Military Chief Cites Royal Row
Uganda's military chief has announced the country's withdrawal from the Invictus Games, citing the ongoing controversy surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan in re…
UN Votes 164-1 to Adopt New World Map Reflecting Africa's True Size
The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly backed a resolution calling for wider use of a world map that more accurately reflects the true size of A…
Survivors and families of 1960 Sharpeville massacre sue South African government for compensation
Survivors of the 1960 Sharpeville massacre and relatives of those killed are suing the South African government in a case that seeks to overturn a 65-year-old l…
Guinea Landfill Collapse Kills at Least 31 as Rescue Teams Search for Survivors
Rescue teams are continuing to search through waste at a collapsed rubbish landfill in Guinea after at least 31 people were killed. A neighbourhood leader, Lanc…
Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 5,000 Cases as Spread Outpaces Response Efforts
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached 5,000 cases, government data showed Wednesday, as responders warn the virus is spreading at a…
Moroccan Police Arrest Over 100 Migrants Attempting to Reach Spanish Enclave of Ceuta
Moroccan police have arrested more than 100 people attempting to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, following a reported disinformation campaign on social medi…
DRC Ebola Outbreak Began Months Before Official Declaration
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record began in February, months before it was officially declared on May 15, the World Health Organization has confirmed.…
DR Congo Confirms 1,307 Ebola Cases and 377 Deaths as Outbreak Spreads
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has confirmed 1,307 Ebola cases, including 377 deaths, according to an update issued late on Monday. The confirmed ca…