The risk of Zika infection is ‘low and manageable – WHO Chief
World Health Organization Director General, Margaret Chan on Friday said, the risk of Zika infection has been found to be both low and manageable. Her […]
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DR Congo: Opposition leader Tshisekedi is back home
Veteran opposition leader in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC), Etienne Tshisekedi came home on Wednesday after he left the country to seek medical treatment […]
South Sudan: UN Appeals for Humanitarian Assistance
The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMSS) this weekend launched an appeal for humanitarian assistance, weeks after violence in the capital Juba have increased […]
Nigeria: 19 Soldiers Missing after Boko Haram Ambush – Army
The Nigerian army on Friday said nineteen soldiers were missing after they were ambushed by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in the north-east of […]
South Sudan: Kiir calls on his rival Machar to return to Juba
South Sudanese President Salva Kiir on Thursday called on his rival, Vice President Riek Machar, to return to the capital Juba, to revive the peace […]
Zambia: Police Arrest 28 Opposition Members
Police in Zambia on Wednesday raided an opposition party leader’s house and arrested 28 members of the party. The Vice-President of the United Party for […]
Bill Gates to invest $5 billion in Africa over 5 years
Philanthropist and co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates on Monday said his foundation will invest $5 billion in Africa over the next five years in addition […]
Libya: Dialogue Committee Failing to Reach Agreement
Members of Libya’s Dialogue committee are meeting in Tunisia to discuss the country’s political stalemate as the House of Representative (HoR) in Tobruk fails to […]
Libya: Seven GNA fighters killed Friday in Sirte
Forces loyal to the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) announced Friday they lost seven fighters in the battle with the Islamic State (IS) militants […]
President al-Bashir Will Attend AU Summit – Rwanda gov’t
President Omar al-Bashir, indicted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes, will attend the 27th African Union Summit scheduled on July 17-18 in […]