EU sanctions Rwandan army officer over involvement in Congo

The measures include travel bans and asset freezes, and forbids EU citizens and companies from making funds available to them.

29 July 2023

Stars flock to Dakar for All-Africa Music Awards

Companies are cashing in on rising global interest in African music.

16 January 2023

Top Israeli diplomat ejected from African Union summit

South Africa's ruling party has historically been a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause.

19 February 2023

FSM ship's crew released from Eritrea; boats seized

The crewmen are in good health.

8 June 2023

As WHO pandemic pact talks begin, poor countries on back foot

Many poorer countries lack technical specialists to advise on WHO matters within the Geneva diplomatic mission.

8 December 2022

At least 10 dead, 60 missing after boat capsizes in Nigeria

Anambra is among the 29 of Nigeria's 36 states to have experienced heavy flooding this year.

9 October 2022

U.S. sends experimental antibody to Uganda for Ebola outbreak

MBP134 is currently being tested in early safety trials in healthy human volunteers, Mapp President Larry Zeitlin said in an email.

19 October 2022

Unending 'hell': Sudan war rages despite truce pledges

Hundreds have been killed and tens of thousands have fled for their lives in a power struggle between the army and Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

29 April 2023