At least six South Sudan soldiers killed in border clashes with Uganda/in /by
While minor clashes have occurred in the past, such deadly confrontations between the two allied forces remain rare.
Tsunami warnings lifted in Japan and US but Chile remains on alert/in /by
Tsunami alerts were issued across the Pacific after waves followed a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday.
Canada to back Palestinian state at UN in September – PM Carney/in /by
Over 140 countries already recognize Palestine, but Canada’s decision would signal a notable policy shift, reinforcing calls for a two-state solution grounded in peace and democratic principles.
Kenya cracks down on alcohol sales nationwide/in /by
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse has just announced a sweeping crackdown on where and how alcohol can be sold across the country. In a report released July 30, the authority banned alcohol sales in ten types of locations, including supermarkets.
WATCH: Ozzy Osbourne honoured in public procession through Birmingham/in /by
Thousands lined the streets of Birmingham on Wednesday as a hearse carrying the body of Ozzy Osbourne made its way through the city where Black Sabbath was born.
Deadly border clash between Ugandan and South Sudanese troops highlights ongoing tensions/in /by
While minor clashes have occurred in the past, such deadly confrontations between the two allied forces remain rare.
Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery Not for Sale – NNPC/in /by
[Leadership] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has ruled out sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-graded rehabilitation and retention of the plant.
Angola: Taxi Strike Over Fuel Hike Spurs Deadly Riots in Angolan Capital/in /by
[RFI] At least five people have been killed and more than 1,200 arrested in Luanda after a taxi strike over fuel prices turned violent. Shops were looted, cars were damaged and large parts of Angola's capital came to a standstill.
Burkina Faso demands justice after influencer Alino Faso dies in Ivorian custody/in /by
Hundreds of protesters clad in white flooded the streets of Ouagadougou on Tuesday, demanding justice for Alain Traoré, a prominent social media activist known as Alino Faso, whose death in an Ivorian prison has sparked outrage and diplomatic tensions.
Angola fuel protests turn deadly as fatalities rise to 22/in /by
At least 22 people have been killed in violent protests across Angola following a sharp fuel price hike, authorities said Wednesday, marking a dramatic escalation from the previous day’s death toll of four.