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Ethiopia backs executive presidency plan, raising fears of power grab
Ethiopia’s national dialogue has endorsed constitutional changes that would merge the roles of prime minister and president into a powerful executive presidency, a move critics warn could allow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed…
DRC Ebola outbreak surges past 6,000 cases as death toll nears 3,000
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6,000 confirmed cases and killed 2,911 people, making it the country’s largest outbreak on record and one of the fastest-growing Ebola epidemics…
Haiti mourns victims of Kenscoff gang attack as fear grips community
Hundreds of mourners gathered at a church near Haiti’s capital on Sunday to bury victims of a brutal gang attack that killed at least 47 people and left more than 50 others kidnapped. The killings have renewed fears…
Spain PM Pedro Sanchez rules out Moroccan role in Ceuta migrant surge
Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez says there is no evidence that Moroccan authorities were involved in the sudden arrival of more than 70,000 migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta last month.
Algeria moves to restore death penalty for deliberate forest fires
Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered the introduction of the death penalty for deliberately setting forest fires after a recent wave of blazes killed 12 people. The move comes as authorities investigate…
Notting Hill Carnival kicks off in a burst of colour and Caribbean tradition
London’s Notting Hill Carnival got underway on Sunday with revellers covered in oil and paint as the annual celebration of Caribbean culture and music returned to the British capital. The three-day event is marking its…
Zambia's Shaolin temple offers a softer face of China
'It gives hope for their lives': Africa's first Shaolin temple in Zambia's capital Lusaka trains students in Shaolin Kung Fu.
Iran strikes US bases in Jordan in response to US attack, state TV reports
Latest Iranian state television visuals showed what it said were ballistic missiles being fired by Iran at US bases in Jordan in response to the American strikes.
Passengers face long delays as Kenyan airport workers call strike
Passengers at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport faced long delays on Sunday after Kenyan air traffic controllers and airport staff resumed a strike.
Vote counting underway in Guinea-Bissau referendum that could expand presidential powers
Ballot counting begins in military-run Guinea-Bissau after voting ended in a referendum that could expand the president's powers, ahead of a general election later this year aimed at restoring civilian rule.
Calm returns to Niger's capital one day after failed army mutiny
Life in Niamey returned to normal on Sunday, one day after Niger’s military regime put down a mutiny by soldiers.
Libya's rival administrations agree to hold elections within 2 years
Libya’s rival administrations agreed on Sunday to hold elections within the next two years with a view to reunifying the country.
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Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers
Voters in Guinea-Bissau went to the polls on Sunday to vote on a proposed constitutional amendment. The changes would expand the president’s powers, including giving him the right to appoint and dismiss the prime…
Male midwives in Lesotho challenging traditional gender roles
A small but growing body of men in Lesotho are successfully challenging traditional gender roles and becoming professional midwives.
UNESCO recognition boosts efforts to preserve Sao Tome's historic plantations
UNESCO recognition of Sao Tome and Principe's historic plantations is boosting efforts to restore the colonial-era buildings and find new uses for them.
Volunteers in Algeria moblise to support families displaced by wildfires
Volunteers have mobilised to provide essential supplies to families displaced by wildfires in Jijel province, northeastern Algeria.
DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign as outbreak continues to spread
The Democratic Republic of Congo has begun vaccinating people against Ebola in Kisangani, as the country battles an outbreak that has been affecting the country since mid-May.
Dozens of soldiers arrested in Niger after attempted mutiny
Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger’s capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country’s ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast…
Zimbabwe: At least 27 people dead after minibus and truck collide head on
A minibus carrying churchgoers collided head-on with a truck in central Zimbabwe, killing at least 27 people, police said Saturday, in the latest deadly road crash to hit the country.
2026-08-29
DRC opposition rejects President Tshisekedi's offer of national dialogue
Opposition groups in the DR Congo have rejected President Felix Tshisekedi’s offer of a national dialogue aimed at reconciling the conflict-wracked country.
US due to cut off UAE branches of Egypt's Banque Misr over Iran ties
The US Treasury Department is due to cut off a major Egyptian bank's operations in the United Arab Emirates from the US financial system, an official said Friday, as Washington pushes to choke Iran off economically.
Niger's military 'gradually regaining control' after mutiny at military base
Niger’s military says it’s “gradually regaining control” after a mutiny at an army base near the international airport in Niamey.
Gaani festival celebrates history of resilient peoples united by shared history
The Gaani festival in northern Benin celebrates the shared history of three peoples separated by colonisation.
Reports of gunfire near military base in Niger's capital
Residents of Niger's capital Niamey on Saturday reported hearing gunfire near a military base at the international airport, which has been attacked by jihadists twice this year.
Solar-powered ambulance completes successful trial run
The world’s first solar ambulance completed a successful trial run on Friday, raising hopes of bringing vital medical care to remote regions.
UN calls on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians
The United Nations is calling on Haitian authorities to do more to protect civilians, days after a brutal attacked by armed gang members left 47 people dead and dozens kidnapped.
Funerals held for victims of Algeria's deadly wildfires
Victims of deadly wildfires that swept through Algeria’s northeastern Jijel province were buried Friday in Djemaa Beni Habibi, as grieving relatives and Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb gathered for the funerals.
2026-08-28
Norway mourns king Harald V as crown prince Haakon becomes king
Norway mourns King Harald V after his death at 89 on Friday. Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre joined officials and crowds paying tribute outside the Royal Palace in Oslo.
Guinea: France joins calls for transparent investigation into mass grave
The bodies of six men, their hands tied and their eyes blindfolded, were found on Monday by people who had gone into a forest in Forécariah prefecture to collect firewood.
Israeli activists protest outside EU offices in Jerusalem over Gaza war
Around a dozen Israeli activists gathered outside European Union representative offices in east Jerusalem on 28 August, calling on the bloc to take a stronger position on the war in Gaza.
Kenyan police fire teargas to disperse protesting small-scale traders
Shop owners and importers were demonstrating against an increase in import duties they say will hurt small businesses.
‘We only tried to save our lives’: Algerians survey wildfire devastation
Authorities recorded nearly 2,000 fires across Algeria in July alone, underscoring the growing challenge facing communities already vulnerable to extreme heat and dry conditions.
Algeria’s north-east scorched by deadly wildfires, national mourning declared
Deadly wildfires have devastated villages in Algeria’s Jijel province, nearly 350 kilometres east of Algiers, Residents are assessing the damage as crews work to restore electricity and clear affected areas.
Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency
Fans welcome Céline Dion outside her Paris hotel as she prepares to launch a 16‑show arena residency, her first major concert run since revealing her stiff‑person syndrome diagnosis.
Six months into Iran War there is no end in sight to the conflict
As life continues in Iran despite economic hardship, the war has settled into a stalemate with mediated talks failing to produce a peace deal.
Israeli strikes hit Gaza shelters, killing four amid deteriorating camp conditions
Israeli strikes killed at least four people in Gaza, hitting a tent shelter and worsening conditions in overcrowded camps plagued by pests and poor sanitation.
Sudan lifts two-year curfew in Khartoum amid ongoing war
Sudan has lifted a two-year-old night-time curfew and a state of emergency in the capital, Khartoum, in a move authorities say will allow residents to move and work around the clock.
UN and partners strengthen Ebola preparedness in South Sudan border town
Humanitarian organisations warn there is a significant risk of a spillover due to extensive cross-border trade and travel between the two countries.
Kenya’s world record holder Sawe withdraws from Berlin marathon
His withdrawal leaves the men's race wide open, while the women's event is set to feature Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa, who recently set a new women's marathon world record in London.
Nightlife thrives in deeply religious northern state of Nigeria
Sokoto state is known as the “Seat of the Caliphate” for its role in the birth and propagation of Islam in the region.
UN chief says additional $1.1 billion urgently needed to fight Ebola outbreak
As a fast-growing Ebola outbreak grips the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Nations is warning of a critical funding gap. Secretary-General António Guterres says another 1.1 billion dollars is urgently needed to…
Libya energy crisis leaves parts of oil-rich country struggling
In Tripoli, shoppers are turning to their mobile phone flashlights as power cuts plunge grocery stores into darkness. Libya is facing its worst crisis in years, with severe fuel shortages disrupting daily life. As…
U.S. deports dozens to Haiti as migrants arrive in unfamiliar country
It is the second U.S. deportation flight to Haiti since Temporary Protected Status was ended for some 350,000 Haitians living in the United States.
Spain: Clashes erupt in Ceuta as anti-migrant protesters confront police
Clashes broke out between police and protesters in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta on 27 August, amid growing tensions over the presence of thousands of migrants.
Near-total lunar eclipse as moon passes through Earth's shadow
Residents of Lisbon looked to the skies in the early hours of Friday morning as Portugal experienced a partial lunar eclipse.
Nepal: army rescues hundreds as diaspora mourns lives lost
Nepal’s army rescues hundreds from a flooded hydropower tunnel as more than 1,500 remain missing, while the Nepali diaspora holds vigils in New York.
Algeria declares 3 days of national mourning as wildfire death toll rises to 12
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Thursday declared a three-day national mourning after wildfires in the northeast killed at least 12 people and injured dozens.
DR Congo begins Ebola vaccinations as deadliest outbreak on record spreads
Authorities are therefore using Ervebo under a compassionate-use programme while researchers gather data on whether it can protect against the current strain.
Agriculture: West Africa seeks to speed up the movement of seeds
Ahead of the Kigali forum, more than 200 agricultural sector stakeholders called for easier movement of seeds across West Africa.
Zambian opposition leader Mundubile taken into custody on treason charges
The Zambian opposition leader who was runner-up in this month's disputed presidential election was taken into custody Thursday over treason allegations, police said.
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