Africa

Algeria holds parliamentary elections

Algerians went to the polls on Thursday to elect a new 407-member parliament.

Ebola-caused deaths in DRC reach 438

The official death toll in an Ebola outbreak in DRC now exceeds more than 400, according to official figures released on Thursday.

Expired 30 June deadline: What happens next in South Africa?

The South African government said on 29 June that more than 25,000 foreigners had been repatriated ahead of the 30 June deadline, but that many others were still awaiting departure.

Somalia receives global solidarity on national day celebrations

The national day on 1 July, known as Independence and Unification Day, commemorates the establishment of the Somali Republic in 1960.

Ghana demands probe into killing of citizen during South Africa anti-migrant protests

The ministry said Isak was fatally shot on Tuesday, June 30, in Khayelitsha, Cape Town, during demonstrations that targeted foreign African nationals.

Burkina Faso army 'neutralises' over 400 terrorists in counteroffensive strikes

The military says it conducted targeted strikes after military base attacks.

Floods kill 59 people in Côte d'Ivoire since mid-May: government

Widespread flooding has killed at least 59 people in Côte d'Ivoire since the "particularly heavy" rainy season began in mid-May, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday.

Libya's Presidential Council chief calls for unified army under civilian authority

The head of Libya’s Presidential Council, Mohamed Menfi, has called for unifying the national army under a joint professional command subject to civilian authority.

Zambia cuts petrol product prices after decline in global oil figures

Regulators say the cuts reflect lower international oil prices during the review period.

Over 900 arrested during South Africa anti-migrant protests

Organisers of the protests say they will continue demonstrations for the next three months.

South Africa unrest: Casualties recorded as Malawi repatriation bus crashes

Eleven injured passengers were taken to Musina Hospital for treatment.

Ghana floods leave 12 dead, thousands displaced as rescue efforts continue

Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant, stay away from flood-prone areas.

Sudan's army says it has retaken key town near Chad

The Sudanese army said it had retaken Kulbus, a strategic town near the Chadian border, in what appeared to be its biggest battlefield gain in western Darfur.

Zimbabwe parliament finalises bill to extend presidential term

Sweeping changes to Zimbabwe's constitution that will extend the presidential term by two years sailed through their final parliamentary hurdle on Tuesday.

Thousands of South Africans march in anti-immigrant push on June 30

Thousands of people marched across South Africa on Tuesday demanding the deportation of undocumented migrants and tougher immigration laws.

Africa CDC seeks $18 million for urgent Ebola drug trials in DRC

The programme also includes accelerated development and manufacturing of next-generation Bundibugyo-specific vaccines.

West African deportees sue Ghana over US 'third-country' expulsions

The lawsuit alleges Ghana is violating domestic and regional law by "facilitating removals to unsafe countries."

Rwanda picks Kenya for fuel supply via key pipeline

The new arrangement aims to move a greater share of Rwanda's fuel imports to the Mombasa route, using Kenyan storage and pipeline infrastructure.

South Africa repatriates over 25,000 ahead of June 30 anti-immigrant ultimatum

South Africa's national intelligence body said on Monday that more than 25,000 people have been repatriated in recent weeks ahead of planned anti-immigrant protests.

Guinea road accident kills 15 people, including ten children

At least 15 people, including ten children, were killed in a traffic accident overnight on Sunday to Monday in central Guinea.

South Africa's anti-migrant deadline forces fathers to leave families behind

With anti-migrant sentiment escalating in South Africa, Malawian John Allen threw some clothes in a bag, said goodbye to his South African partner and their one-year-old son, and left to catch a bus out of the country.

DRC bans mass gatherings in capital, three provinces to curb Ebola spread

DRC has banned mass gatherings in its capital, Kinshasa, and three other provinces in a bid to curb the spread of the Ebola virus, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday.

Kenya-US rare earths deal challenged in court over secrecy

A multi-billion-dollar rare earth minerals deal between Kenya and the United States was challenged in a Kenyan court on Monday, accused of lacking transparency.

Senegal MPs back constitutional reform reducing president's power

Senegal's National Assembly has passed a bill revising the balance of power between the country's executive and parliament, prompting the president to announce a national referendum on the matter.