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Polls open in Ethiopia’s parliamentary elections as PM Abiy vies for new term
Voting got underway in Ethiopia on Monday morning in the country’s parliamentary elections. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party is on course for a landslide victory, despite criticism of growing authoritarianism and a crackdown on dissent.
Women at greatest risk from DRC Ebola outbreak, health workers warn, as confirmed cases rise
In Bunia, at the heart of the Ebola response, health facilities are reporting a severe shortage of protective and support equipment as they grapple with a surge in suspected cases, primarily among women.
WHO chief attends opening of Ebola treatment centre in eastern Congo
Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hailed the recovery of five people infected with the rare strain of the virus for which their is no approved treatment or vaccine.
Nigerian fans celebrate Paris Saint-Germain’s win over Arsenal
Thousands watched the UEFA Champions League final in bars, restaurants, and viewing centres across Lagos.
Ethiopian prime minister’s hometown shows strong support ahead of polls
Campaign posters for Abiy Ahmed line the streets of the rural town of Beshasha where he is expected to cast his vote on Monday.
Nigeria’s NDC party names Peter Obi as 2027 presidential candidate
Obi will again face President Bola Tinubu of the ruling All Progressives Congress and Atiku Abubakar of the Africa Democratic Congress.
Campaigning in Ethiopia ends ahead of polls ruling party likely to win
Some 50 million Ethiopians are due to vote on Monday in parliamentary and regional elections.
Campaigning in Ethiopia ends ahead of polls ruling party likely to win
Some 50 million Ethiopians are due to vote on Monday in parliamentary and regional elections.
WHO chief is confident Ebola outbreak in DR Congo can be stopped
Health teams are racing to contain the emergency that has spread across several provinces in the DRC and into neighbouring Uganda.
PSG back-to back victory in Championship League shootout against Arsenal
Les Parisiens edged out the Gunners 4-3 in a nail-biting penalty shootout at the Puskas Arena in the Hungarian capital.