U.N. assisting thousands of stranded migrants in Libya’s Sabratha
U.N. agencies said on Monday (October 9) they were trying to provide urgent help to large numbers of migrants held and then stranded in the smuggling hub of … source
Here is why Rwanda closed 714 churches and a mosque
As many as 714 churches and a mosque have been closed by authorities in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali, the local news portal, New Times reported on Wednesday. source
Mozambique president says Dhlakama’s death should not shake peace process
Mozambique’s president said the country’s fragile peace process must not collapse after veteran rebel leader Afonso Dhlakama, who had opened talks with the … source
Egypt: News agencies under fire over Regeni coverage
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), a nonprofit organisation promoting press freedom, is concerned about Egyptian press reports which suggest that the … source
Baby separated from parasitic twin introduced at news conference
A baby girl from the Ivory Coast born with four legs and two spines has been successfully separated from a parasitic twin in a rare and complex surgery at a…
Gabon launches 24-hour news channel
The first Gabonese news channel, Gabon 24, was launched Tuesday in Libreville with the ambition to offer a “quality television” on national and international … source
Mozambique president delivers peace tribute at funeral of opposition chief
Mozambican President Philip Nyusi on Wednesday led the nation in mourning veteran opposition leader and former guerilla, Afonso Dhlakama. Dhlakama, led … source
Chibok family anxiously await news about their daughter
With the excitement over the release of 82 new Chibok girls still in the air, a family in Chibok is waiting with bated breath for news about their daughter. Nigerians…
Senegal: Police fire tear gas at protesters
Hundreds of protesters on Thursday morning demonstrated against a law to change Senegal’s electoral code due to be voted on in parliament in the capital … source
Taliban names Haibatullah Akhunzada its new leader
The Afghan Taliban has named a new leader following the death of the former leader, Mullah Akhtar Mansour. Haibatullah Akhunzada was named following a … source