ECDC: Ebola threat to EU public remains very low/in /by
The risk of Ebola infection for the wider public in the European Union remains "very low," according to health officials. But a worsening outbreak involving a rare strain of the virus in Congo and Uganda is raising concern due to the lack of a licensed vaccine or treatment.
Uganda’s Ghetto Kids dance troupe ‘can’t wait’ for World Cup show with Shakira/in /by
Uganda's Ghetto Kids dance troupe are getting ready to take the stage at the World Cup half-time show in the US: "We can't wait to show the world what we are!"
Abdoulaye Wade: Senegal’s former president turns 100/in /by
The former schoolteacher was born on 29 May 1926 in Saint-Louis in the country's north and served as president from 2000 to 2012
Foreign nationals in South Africa seek community protection after weekend of deadly violence/in /by
At least two people died after anti-immigrant protests in South Africa's Western Cape this weekend turned violent. Now foreign nationals in the country are seeking shelter in community centres, while others are leaving the country.
Gabon opposition leader kept behind bars as court rejects appeal/in /by
Gabon’s main opposition figure, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, will remain in detention after an appeals court rejected his bid to invalidate legal proceedings against him. The decision deepens concerns over judicial independence and political freedoms in the Central African nation.
Senegal: Sonko-Faye split deepens as president asserts authority/in /by
Ousmane Sonko, leader of Senegal's ruling party and recently dismissed from his post as prime minister, has stated that his party is now "in a situation of cohabitation"
South Africa: General Fuel Levy Reduction Cushions Consumers/in /by
[SAnews.gov.za] While petrol consumers will face an increase in prices from today, government's reduction in the general fuel levy will actively cushion South Africans against even steeper hikes and shield the economy from broader inflationary pressures.
South Africa: Government Welcomes Drop in Diesel Prices/in /by
[SAnews.gov.za] Government has welcomed the drop in diesel prices of between R2.62 and R3.25 per litre, effective Wednesday.
Zimbabwe’s parliament debates draft bill to extend presidential term/in /by
The controversial constitutional amendment bill would also do away with presidential elections, giving parliament the power to appoint the head of state.
Nigeria: Shell Operated Nigeria Pipeline for Years Despite Internal Pollution Warnings – – Report/in /by
[Premium Times] Internal documents reveal Shell executives repeatedly raised concerns over the integrity of a major Nigerian pipeline years before widespread pollution incidents triggered lawsuits and international scrutiny.