Congo Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Reaches 930 as Cases Surge Across Eastern Provinces
The Congo Ebola outbreak has claimed at least 930 lives, with infections rising rapidly across eastern provinces. Health worker strikes, insecurity and unidentified transmission chains are complicating efforts to contain the disease.
Ghana Opposition Regional Chairman Jailed 20 Years Over Illegal Mining Case
An Accra High Court has jailed a Ghana opposition regional chairman for 20 years over an illegal mining case that has gripped the country...
Macky Sall Meets Successor Diomaye Faye In Dakar Over UN Bid
Former Senegalese president Macky Sall met President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Dakar as he seeks support for his bid to become the next UN Secretary-General amid growing political debate.
Gambia Condemns Senegal Over Border Fence Teardown Near Military Camp
The Gambia has formally protested after Senegalese soldiers allegedly tore down part of a perimeter fence around a military installation near Bullock, reviving concerns over a long-running border dispute.
Uganda School Bus Crash Kills Pupils Returning From Sipi Falls Trip
Twenty pupils and one adult were killed after a Uganda school bus crash in Kapchorwa District. The bus, returning from a study trip to Sipi Falls, overturned after reportedly developing a mechanical fault on Chekwatit Hill.
