Global Aid Group Says It Is Facing Vaccination Roadblocks in Congo
Doctors Without Borders says it is struggling to vaccinate hundreds of thousands of people.
Africa
Scientists Have Created 2 Northern White Rhino Embryos
Scientists hope that these embryos could save the species from extinction.
Zimbabwe's Former President Robert Mugabe Dies At 95
His successor, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, confirmed Mugabe's death on Twitter Friday.
Clashes Between Zimbabwe Government, Opposition Party Persist
Movement for Democratic Change has another protest planned in Masvingo on Wednesday.
Scientists To Use Successful Treatments To Combat Ebola In Congo
Four drugs were tested in a trial with nearly 700 patients who had Ebola, but two of those drug treatments were found to be more effective.
Access To Water Is A Growing Concern Around The World
Climate change has the potential to make water even scarcer worldwide.
Rwanda Closes Border With Congo Over Ebola Outbreak
Rwanda's state minister of foreign affairs said the risk of regional spread is "very high."
Ebola Has Killed A 2nd Person In Goma, Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing the second-deadliest Ebola outbreak in history.
Investigation Finds 87 People Were Killed In Sudanese Raid Last Month
The official death toll was previously listed as 61, but opposition medics say the actual toll could be as high as 130.
Tunisian President Beji Caid Essebsi Dead At 92
Essebsi's office announced his passing on Thursday.
Sudanese Military, Protest Leaders Sign Agreement To Share Power
The agreement signed on Wednesday will pacify both sides by creating an 11-member governing body, called the Sovereign Council.
Congo's Ebola Outbreak Moves Closer To Rwandan Border
The World Health Organization says a pastor who rode from Butembo to Goma was infected, and it's identified 60 people who were on his bus.
Tunisia Bans Wearing Of Niqabs, Citing Security Concerns After Attacks
The face-covering garment is worn by some Muslim women as a way of dressing modestly and as a symbol of their faith.
Civilians And Military In Sudan Reach Agreement To End Protests
Protesters, numbering in tens of thousands, have been calling for the army to hand control over to a civilian government for months.
Airstrike In Libya Hits A Migrant Detention Center, Killing Dozens
The center is near the Libyan capital, which has been stuck in a violent conflict for months.
At Least 10 Dead, 180 Injured As Protests Turn Violent in Sudan
Protesters, numbering in tens of thousands, have been calling for the army to hand control over to a civilian government for months.
The WHO Says Congo's Ebola Outbreak Is Still Not A Global Emergency
The WHO says the risks outweigh the possible benefits of declaring an emergency.
First Ebola Cases Confirmed In Uganda
The three cases are the first confirmed Ebola cases in the country since an outbreak started in neighboring Congo last year.
Botswana High Court Overturns Criminal Ban On Homosexuality
Gay rights activists are celebrating the decision as a breakthrough against anti-LGBTQ laws in Africa.
UN Says Millions Could Face Famine In Somalia Without Drought Aid
The drought is killing crops and livestock and forcing people from their homes in search of food and water.
UN Pulls Staff Out Of Sudan As Violent Protests Continue
Violence continues after Sudan's military leader canceled an agreement with protesters over a civilian led transitional government.
Sudan Military Leader Calls For Elections After Raid On Protesters
Lt. Gen. Abdel Fattah al-Burhan announced the decision less than one day after security forces launched a raid on a protest camp in Sudan's capital.
Donors Pledge $1.2 Billion For Cyclone Recovery In Mozambique
Promises of international aid for Southern African country accompany calls for better construction to withstand climate change.
Raids On A Protest Camp In Sudan Lead To Over A Dozen Deaths
Forces were trying to clear a protest sit-in outside the Sudanese army's headquarters.
Sudanese Military, Civilian Leaders Agree To 3-Year Transition Period
An all-civilian legislative body will be created and the first priority is negotiating peace agreements with rebel groups.
South Africa's President Vows To Rid Party Of Corruption
President Ramaphosa said the ANC "will do good by its people" and he promised not to appoint leaders who work "to fill their own pockets."
Death Toll From Cyclone Kenneth In Mozambique Rises
At least 38 people are dead in Mozambique after a second cyclone hit.
World's First Malaria Vaccine Introduced In Africa
Malawi, Ghana and Kenya are part of the pilot program to vaccinate children against malaria.
Trump Praises Libyan General Amid His Attempt To Seize Tripoli
Khalifa Haftar now has the support of President Trump after launching a military operation against the UN-backed Libyan government.
After Coup, Sudan Faces Fragile Transition To Democracy
While ousting a 30-year autocrat is a major step, Sudan now has to successfully transition to a democracy instead of another dictatorship.
