Tag: Africa
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak kills 15
At least 15 people have died in a new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the country's health ministry has said.
The [...]
Deadly South African building fire blamed on lack of affordable housing
South African authorities say "extreme poverty and a severe lack of affordable housing" were major factors in a deadly Johannesburg building fire two [...]
Head-on crash between police van and prison bus kills 14 in Namibia
A head-on collision in Namibia involving vehicles belonging to the security services has killed 14 people, including 11 members of the prison service, [...]
Women’s Football: Nigeria captain Rashhedat Ajibade joins PSG on two-year deal
French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have confirmed the signing of Super Falcons forward Rasheedat Ajibade.
Ajibade, who led Nigeria for the 10t [...]
DR Congo: Public prosecutor calls for death penalty for former president Joseph Kabila
The public prosecutor of the Democratic Republic of Congo is seeking the death penalty for former President Joseph Kabila, who is being trie [...]
Nigerian airforce kills at least 35 jihadists near border with Cameroon
Nigeria's airforce said it had killed more than 35 jihadists in raids Saturday on militant fighters that had gathered near the Nigeria-Cameroon border [...]
DR Congo rebels killed 140 civilians despite peace process, rights group says
M23 rebels killed at least 140 people in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo last month in one of the worst atrocities by the armed group since its r [...]
M23 rebels suspend peace talks with DR Congo government
The main rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the M23, has walked away from peace talks with the government, stating [...]
South Africa row over army chief’s pro-Iran comments
South Africa's army chief has been criticised after he reportedly pledged military and political support to Iran during a recent visit to the country. [...]
Cape Verde declares state of emergency after deadly floods
Cape Verde has declared a state of emergency on the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão, after deadly floods which killed at least nine people and [...]