At least 10 people killed, seven others injured in Nigeria IED attack
At least 10 people were killed and seven others injured after a commercial vehicle struck an improvised explosive device (IED) allegedly planted by terrorists along the Bagega–Anka road in northwestern Nigeria’s Zamfara State.
Ebola in Uganda is 'under control': Africa CDC
The Ebola outbreak in Uganda is "under control", the African Union's health agency said on Thursday.
Planeloads and busloads of migrants have been leaving South Africa as anti-migrant groups demand that undocumented migrants leave the country.
Coordinated airstrikes targeted Daesh hideouts, logistics bases and operational infrastructure, says the spokesperson.
African governments from Nigeria to Uganda have lured foreign funders ranging from export credit agencies and private investors to the Gulf as years of reforms have a beneficial impact.
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in DRC has increased to 635, including 127 deaths, government data showed on Wednesday.
Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni on Wednesday witnessed the signing of an aircraft acquisition agreement between state-owned Uganda Airlines and American planemaker Boeing for 10 new aircraft.
Gunmen killed three people in a school attack on Wednesday in Nigeria's central Kogi state, the police said.
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, returned to a hero's welcome in Mogadishu and vowed to take part in the next tournament in 2030.
His remarks came after overnight exchanges between Iranian and US forces that followed several days of fluctuating tensions in the region.
The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 100.
Walker Sports Club plans to bring its first-of-its-kind cerebral palsy youth football team to competitions.
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"I wanted to thank FIFA for supporting me all the way and the Somali people also," Omar Abdulkadir Artan told reporters at Istanbul Airport
"Contrary to some reports, the security screening did not take place upon the team's arrival in San Antonio," the football federation says.
The IMF said Nigeria's sweeping reforms have strengthened economic stability and investor confidence, but warned on Tuesday that the benefits could be undermined by global shocks.
More than 1,000 migrants have been rescued off the coast of Mauritania over 10 days, its coastguard said on Tuesday.
After July 2016, anti-terrorist operations in areas of Iraq and Syria near the Turkish border ushered in a new security era, says President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
A cholera outbreak that began in early May in Nigeria's northeastern Borno state has killed at least 74 people and infected more than 7,800, overwhelming health facilities.
A Qatari energy firm says it has made a "promising" discovery of "good quality, light oil" and "limited associated gas" in Namibia.
262 Nigerians fleeing anti-immigrant attacks in South Africa head home
Nigeria's foreign ministry says the chartered flight is due to return to Nigeria on Thursday morning.
Newborn at DRC orphanage dies of Ebola
After her mother died in late May, baby Buswaza was brought to a church-run orphanage in eastern DR Congo where the nuns quickly discovered the newborn was running a fever. Within days, she died from what they later found out was Ebola.
South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal residents on alert after lion escapes private reserve
The warning comes as wildlife authorities in Mpumalanga recently concluded another operation involving a lion on the loose.
FIFA drops Somali referee Artan from World Cup after US denies him entry
FIFA says it is powerless to influence the decision on Omar Artan's entry, which it said was the sole preserve of tournament co-hosts the United States.
Kenya arrests protesters against US Ebola centre
Construction of the Ebola facility was under a temporary pause order from Kenya's High Court and has been opposed by local politicians.
Ebola cases in DRC rise to 550, with 101 deaths recorded
The Democratic Republic of Congo said in a statement on Monday that it had confirmed 550 Ebola cases, out of which, 101 deaths were recorded.
Iran, Israel end attacks as Tehran vows 'crushing' response if Lebanon strikes resume
Iran's President Pezeshkian says Tehran remains at the negotiating table after halting attacks on Israel following the first exchange of fire.
Nigeria military hands over Boko Haram abduction victims to the state
Nigerian security forces on Monday handed over to the state authorities more than 400 women and children rescued from Boko Haram terrorists.
Turkish intelligence chief attends Gaza ceasefire talks in Cairo
The discussions were generally held in a "constructive atmosphere" with the parties reviewing steps to move the process forward, the Egyptian foreign ministry says.
WHO chief urges Uganda to reconsider DRC border closure
The director-general of the World Health Organization has urged Uganda to reconsider its decision to close its border with Democratic Republic of Congo because of an Ebola outbreak.
Peace in Ukraine key to regional security, stability: Turkish FM
The Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warns that the battlefield and diplomatic deadlock are fuelling tensions and calls for sustained efforts towards a negotiated settlement.
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