Fear and grief in Rwampara as Ebola cases surge in DRC/in /by
In the eastern Congolese town of Rwampara, silence hung heavy over the general hospital as healthcare workers in full protective suits carried bodies into disinfected coffins.
South Africa: South Africa Inflation Hits 20-Month High On Fuel Costs/in /by
[Daba Finance] South Africa's inflation rate rose to the highest level in 20 months in April, driven by higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war and its effect on global energy markets. Consumer prices increased 4.0% from a year earlier, compared with 3.1% in March, Statistics South Africa said.
DR Congo appeals for global help as new Ebola outbreak spreads/in /by
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are racing to contain a new Ebola outbreak, as medical teams establish quarantine zones in densely populated communities amid fears the virus could spread rapidly.
France and Morocco move toward historic bilateral treaty during high-level talks/in /by
Jean-Noël Barrot visited Morocco for high-level discussions with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, as both countries moved to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation.
Ghana: Of 5,000 Hectares and 5,000 Acres – The ‘Small Matter’ of the Land Size for the Petroleum Hub Project/in /by
[Ghanaian Times] There is an unfortunate phenomenon whereby every major national project, at its formative stage, encounters a wave of challenges.
Baby aardvark Womble delights keepers at Chester Zoo/in /by
Native to sub-Saharan Africa, aardvarks face growing threats in the wild, including habitat loss and hunting. Conservationists hope births like Womble’s will help raise awareness about the species and support long-term breeding efforts
Malian refugees in Mauritania bear deep physical and psychological scars/in /by
For thousands of displaced families, returning home will depend on lasting peace and improved security in their communities.
M23 plays down Ebola fears as WHO visits treatment centres in eastern DRC/in /by
A M23 rebel group spokesperson downplayed concerns about the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo as a team from the World Health Organisation visited a treatment centre in Nyiragongo Tuesday.
Congo fishermen abandon nets for plastic waste/in /by
Some have even ditched fishing altogether because it is more profitable to sell the plastic waste they trawl out of the river, the world's second-most powerful watercourse after the Amazon.
Kenya transport strike paused after deadly protests/in /by
Public transport operators in Kenya have suspended their nationwide strike for one week following talks with the government, bringing a pause to two days of violent protests that left at least four people dead and more than 30 injured.