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Morocco earthqake: Architects assess damage in Marrakech’s UNESCO listed old city
The 12th-century walls that surround the millennium-old city have been partly disfigured. Not all buildings were on an equal footing when the quake hit, though. B buildings that have preserved their ancestral building techniques have withstood the quake better than those with a mix of old and new te
DRC: at least 17 dead in landslide
Torrential rains in northwestern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) caused a landslide that killed at least 17 people overnight, authorities said on Sunday, warning that the toll could rise as Rescuers search through the rubble of collapsed houses.
Niger strengthens positions on border with Benin
Wednesday's (Sep. 13) deployment is the latest by Niger since the ECOWAS has agreed to activate a "standby force" to intervene in Niger and restore democratic rule by force, Niamey has strengthened its positions on the border.
South Africa: at least 20 De Beers employees die on the road
At least 20 employees of the mining giant De Beers died on Sunday in South Africa in a road accident, aboard a bus providing connections with the Venetia diamond mine, one of the largest in the country.
Morocco earthquake: volunteer doctors mobilized in devastated regions
For days, eleven volunteer doctors have been working in Ineghede, located in a mountainous area that is difficult to access, to help the inhabitants of this village devastated by the violent earthquake in Morocco.
SA advises two-minute shower over water shortage
Water providers in Johannesburg, South Africa, have issued a pressing call to action for the city's residents and suburban communities to join hands in conserving water resources amidst an increasingly dire shortage.
Rugby World Cup 2023: South Africa stuns Romania
With a reshuffled team, the Springboks stunned the Romanian XV from the start of the match, with four tries in the first twelve minutes of play.
Tunisia: African migrants expelled from Sfax centre
Since Saturday, the authorities have been conducting a vast security campaign against illegal migrants, most of whom come from sub-Saharan Africa
Liberia opposition leader Boakai opens bid to beat President Weah
Thousands gathered in Monrovia, Liberia's capital, on Sunday as opposition leader Joseph Boakai officially launched his campaign in anticipation of the upcoming October elections.
Congo denies claims of coup attempt
"The government categorically denies the spread of false information. We wish to reassure the public of the prevailing tranquility and encourage everyone to carry on with their daily activities calmly."