Tanzania declares Marburg outbreak over
Tanzania says its outbreak of the Marburg virus is over. Presence of the haemorrhagic fever was first confirmed in March,…
The Gambia hires US lawyers over syrup scandal – report
After a government-funded investigation found that contaminated medicine imported from India were “very likely” to have caused the deaths of…
Senegal shuts social media as protesters die after Sonko sentencing
Social media and messaging platforms have been blocked in Senegal after unrest erupted over the sentencing of opposition leader Ousmane…
Kenya urged to investigate police over protest deaths
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the Kenyan authorities to urgently investigate police abuse, after criticising them for failing…
Son of Libya’s ex-spy chief found dead – reports
The son of a notorious former Libyan intelligence chief is reported to have been found dead in the southern city…
Six women rescued in Nigeria ‘baby factory’ raid
Nigerian police have rescued six pregnant women after busting a suspected “baby factory” in Rivers state, local media report. Police…
Verdict due in Senegal’s Ousmane Sonko rape trial
A court in Senegal is due to announce a verdict shortly in a rape trial against the opposition leader, Ousmane…
Nobody will move us over anti-gay law – Museveni
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has told off Western powers and human rights groups over their opposition to a tough new…
Free man who called Angolan president a ‘clown’ – Amnesty
Rights group Amnesty International is calling on Angola to release an activist, saying he has been detained “arbitrarily” for more…
Probe as bomb hoax disrupts South African flights
Police in South Africa are investigating a bomb hoax that temporarily disrupted flights at OR Tambo airport in Johannesburg on…
Rocket attack kills 17 in Sudan market – medics
At least 17 people were killed and 106 others wounded on Wednesday after rockets hit a market south of the…
Zimbabwe passes bill to punish ‘unpatriotic acts’
Zimbabwe’s parliament has voted in favour of a controversial bill to punish citizens for “unpatriotic acts” , including imposing heavy…
Internet disrupted in Mauritania after protests
The Mauritanian government on Wednesday cut off the internet on mobile phones, a day after demonstrations linked to the death…
Senegal’s opposition leader convicted of ‘corrupting youth’
Senegal’s opposition leader Ousmane Sonko has been sentenced by a court to two years in prison for “corrupting the youth”,…
Sudan conflict: Rockets hit Khartoum market as talks collapse
Rockets hit a market in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, killing 18 people and leaving more than 100 wounded, doctors and residents…
Eritrea’s leader urges Russia to play ‘historical role’
Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki has called on Russia to perform its “historical responsibility” of promoting global peace and justice, the…
South Africa considering options over Putin
South Africa is still considering its legal options if Russia’s President Vladimir Putin decides to attend a Brics summit in…
Russia-Burundi nuclear energy deal in final stage – Lavrov
On a trip to Burundi, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said preparation for an inter-governmental deal on nuclear energy…
UN begins salvage operation to stop catastrophic oil spill off Yemen
The United Nations has started a operation to remove 1.1 million barrels of oil from a decaying supertanker moored off…
Ugandan lawyer shot dead as he arrived home
A Ugandan lawyer has been shot dead in central Wakiso region, S of capital Kampala. Police told local media that…