DRC: As children in Ebola-affected areas head back to school, UNICEF ramps up support
As the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) gears up for the upcoming academic year – with some 250 schools in Ebola-affected health zones […]
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Congo seeks Beijing’s help on IMF bailout accord
President of the Republic of Congo Denis Sassou Nguesso will seek Chinese support for its negotiations with the International Monetary Fund about a bailout, a […]
Theresa May in Africa to boost post-Brexit fortunes
British Prime Minister Theresa May is traveling to South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya this week on her first African tour to “deepen and strengthen” partnerships […]
DR Congo: Ebola outbreak spreads to eastern ‘no-go’ zone surrounded by rebels
Rebel violence in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is escalating inside the vast country’s Ebola-hit North Kivu province, putting millions at risk, the […]
Ethiopia inks $1 bln World Bank deal to support reforms
The new reformist Prime Minister of Ethiopia Ahmed Abiy has secured a $1 billion deal from the World Bank to continue the ongoing reforms in […]
Algeria declares Cholera outbreak in central regions
Forty-one cholera cases have been confirmed in four regions of Algeria the state-run Algerian Press Service reported. According to the Algerian Health Ministry, the outbreak […]
Egypt: Security forces round up several regime critics
In Egypt, prominent political activists and opposition figures have been arrested on Thursday after they called for a referendum on Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s government. The […]
KSA-Egypt: 17 pilgrims dead, 118 feared poisoned in Mecca
Around 17 Egyptian Hajj pilgrims have died in the Saudi holy city of Mecca according to the head of the Egyptian delegation Major General Amr […]
Freedom of choice is crucial for refugee returns, UNHCR official stresses
Refugees should never be pressured to decide if they should return to their home countries, a senior UN official has said. The statement was made […]
Mali: Incumbent President re-elected, opposition cries foul
Mali’s Incumbent President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita was re-elected in a run-off against opposition rival and ex-finance Minister Soumaila Cisse. The Ministry of Territorial Administration declared […]