France confirms first ever case of Ebola in doctor returning from DRC/in /by
France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak.
HRW says Cameroon not doing enough to combat violence against women/in /by
In a new report, it said violence against women and girls remains widespread despite repeated government promises to do something about it.
Nairobi signs $1.2 billion airport expansion deal with China Road and Bridge Corp/in /by
Kenya has signed a $1.2 billion deal with China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the country’s transport minister said on Tuesday.
Tunisia upholds eight-year jail term for anti-racism activist/in /by
A Tunisian court on Tuesday upheld an eight-year prison sentence slapped on anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah for financial misconduct, two of her lawyers said
Djed Spence’s Thomas Partey handshake snub sparks World Cup debate/in /by
England defender Djed Spence appeared to be the only player in the squad who did not shake Thomas Partey's hand before England's World Cup clash with Ghana in Boston.
Workshop addresses issues facing young Africans online in the digital age/in /by
'Laissons Parler Les Gens' explored ways of engaging young Africans through humour digital storytelling and culture as it discussed the dark side of the digital era. The gathering in Belgium formed part of the Kouman x Brussels initiative, a cultural project bridging West Africa and Europe.
UNAids warns US funding cut could cost lives in South Africa/in /by
The US decision to withdraw all of its HIV and Aids funding from South Africa is likely to cost lives, the head of the UN's HIV agency has warned.
South African police probe killing of Malawian amid rising anti-immigrant attacks/in /by
The 29-year-old man died during a march against illegal immigrants at the Jika Joe Informal Settlement in Pietermaritzburg.
Niger submits formal bid to leave ICC/in /by
Niger has officially submitted its request to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Hague-based tribunal said on Tuesday, nine months after announcing the move alongside allies Mali and Burkina Faso
World Cup: Accra celebrates as Ghana holds England/in /by
England dominated possession on Tuesday but came up empty on several late scoring opportunities in a rain-filled 0-0 draw