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Police fire shots in air to disperse angry crowds at DR Congo Ebola treatment centre

Mon, 05/25/2026 - 15:32
Unrest between crowds trying to reclaim the bodies of suspected Ebola cases and authorities have continued.

Three killed in Uganda after crashing into elephant

Mon, 05/25/2026 - 13:54
Four people were also injured in the incident inside Murchison Falls National Park, officials say.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

Senegal's leadership row mounts as parliament speaker resigns

Mon, 05/25/2026 - 13:12
Some speculate that El Malick Ndiaye stepped down so that ousted-PM Ousmane Sonko can take his place.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

Kenya police shake up president's protection team after security breach

Mon, 05/25/2026 - 12:46
A man managed to evade security and embrace William Ruto before being wrestled to the ground.

Morocco wants tourists to visit Western Sahara. Some say it's tightening its control

Mon, 05/25/2026 - 01:13
The Moroccan government wants more Western holidaymakers to visit the territory it claims to own.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

Mamelodi Sundowns win African Champions League title

Sun, 05/24/2026 - 23:43
South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns clinch their second African Champions League title with a 2-1 aggregate win over Moroccan club AS FAR in the final.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

East Africa wants to curb imports of used clothes. But it's not easy

Sun, 05/24/2026 - 01:55
Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are major importers of used garments from the West and China.

Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 21:55
They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.

Electronic music meets orchestra as South Africa's DJ Black Coffee stuns UK crowds

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 19:05
In London for one night only ahead of his Ibiza residency, this sell-out show represented far more than just a performance.

Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 11:50
Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

DR Congo players told to isolate before World Cup

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 10:14
The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 01:07
Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 01:07
Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 18:23
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
Categories: Africa, European Union

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 17:03
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 17:03
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Plymouth striker Oseni's 'disbelief' at Nigeria call-up

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 15:52
Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in "disbelief" after being called up to the Nigeria squad.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 12:43
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 12:43
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 12:43
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.
Categories: Africa, European Union

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