Senegal’s President Faye sacks PM Sonko after months of tensions/in /by
After months of tensions, Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye on Friday dissolved the government and sacked Sonko - his one-time mentor in their Pastef party.
DRC officials warn chains of Ebola transmission still active as they race to contain outbreak/in /by
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading concern as health authorities report dozens of suspected cases and emergency burials continue in affected areas.
DR Congo struggles to isolate patients suspected of having Ebola/in /by
The World Health Organization on Friday said the outbreak is spreading rapidly and now poses a “very high” risk nationally.
US House Republicans cancel vote on Iran war resolution/in /by
It seeks to end Washington's conflict in Iran unless President Donald Trump obtains authorisation from Congress.
US imposes sanctions on Tanzania’s top cop over alleged rights violations/in /by
The move is linked to allegations of "torture and sexual assault" of two East African rights activists last year.
Macron calls on France to address question of how to make reparations for slavery/in /by
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Thursday for his country to address the question of reparations for slavery. His appeal came at a ceremony in Paris commemorating the 25th anniversary of the so-called Taubira law that recognises the slave trade as a crime against humanity.
Uganda suspends all cross-border traffic with DR Congo to curb Ebola/in /by
This includes the temporary halting of flights between the two countries, with the measure set to take effect within 48 hours.
Senegal PM says tyrannical West wants to ‘impose’ homosexuality/in /by
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko on Friday condemned Western "tyranny" in wanting to "impose" homosexuality, and rejected any attempt to stop the application of a new law toughening sentences for same-sex relations.
Morocco farmers saw hope in rain, but Mideast war inflates production costs/in /by
After years of drought, Moroccan farmers looked forward to an abundant harvest this year. Heavy rains over the winter saw parched landscapes turn green and farmers went back to their fields. But their hopes were quickly shattered when fuel and fertiliser costs skyrocketed due to the war in Iran.
USA: MomoCon in Atlanta unites 65,000 fans for a huge geek culture fest/in /by
MomoCon opened this week in Atlanta, with organisers expecting around 65,000 gamers, anime fans and cosplayers to attend one of the country’s biggest celebrations of geek culture, providing a major boost to local businesses.