Police confirmed deaths in a toxic-fume incident at a Rivers State oil site, but the reported…
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UN probe links foreign support to Sudan’s drone war
A UN investigation says foreign weapons, personnel and logistics are expanding drone warfare and civilian harm…
DR Congo Ebola death toll passes 3,000
DR Congo has recorded 3,007 Ebola deaths from 6,186 confirmed cases as insecurity and limited treatment…
Hichilema starts second Zambia term after disputed vote
Hakainde Hichilema begins a second term as Zambia’s president after an election marked by irregularity claims…
Senegal and IMF agree $2.2bn debt programme
Senegal and the IMF have reached a staff-level agreement on a $2.2 billion programme after the…
Guinea-Bissau referendum expands presidential powers
Guinea-Bissau voters have provisionally approved a constitution that expands presidential authority and reduces the size of…
Congo Ebola outbreak passes 6,000 confirmed cases
Congo’s largest recorded Ebola outbreak has passed 6,000 confirmed cases, with 2,911 deaths reported amid continued…