At least 50 dead off Libyan coast after boat catches fire At least 50 Sudanese refugees died off the coast of eastern Libya after their boat caught fire, an International Organization for Migration spokesperson has said. World • 17 Sep
At least 50 dead off Libyan coast after boat catches fire At least 50 Sudanese refugees died off the coast of eastern Libya after their boat caught fire, an International Organization for Migration spokesperson has said. World • 17 Sep
Togo summons EU rep for detained Irish citizen resolution Togo summoned the EU ambassador to protest a European Parliament resolution on the detention of an Irish-Togolese national in the West African nation, according to an official document seen by AFP. World • 13 Sep
Togo summons EU rep for detained Irish citizen resolution Togo summoned the EU ambassador to protest a European Parliament resolution on the detention of an Irish-Togolese national in the West African nation, according to an official document seen by AFP. World • 13 Sep
Region of Sudan landslide 'exposed to conflict' - UN At least 370 people have been killed in today's landslide in Sudan, according to a senior UN official, who said the exact death toll is hard to confirm as the area is difficult to access. Africa • 02 Sep
Region of Sudan landslide 'exposed to conflict' - UN At least 370 people have been killed in today's landslide in Sudan, according to a senior UN official, who said the exact death toll is hard to confirm as the area is difficult to access. Africa • 02 Sep
Over 40 dead in Sudan cholera outbreak, says MSF At least 40 people have died in Sudan's Darfur region in the country's worst cholera outbreak in years, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said. World • 14 Aug
Over 40 dead in Sudan cholera outbreak, says MSF At least 40 people have died in Sudan's Darfur region in the country's worst cholera outbreak in years, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said. World • 14 Aug
French army leaves Senegal after 65 years France has formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent army camps in either west or central Africa. World • 17 Jul
French army leaves Senegal after 65 years France has formally handed back its last two military bases in Senegal, leaving Paris with no permanent army camps in either west or central Africa. World • 17 Jul
Hilton and Marriot announce African expansion plans US hotel chains Hilton and Marriott have announced African expansion drives to tap into the continent's rapid tourism growth. Business • 18 Jun
Hilton and Marriot announce African expansion plans US hotel chains Hilton and Marriott have announced African expansion drives to tap into the continent's rapid tourism growth. Business • 18 Jun
Fugitive Ugandan warlord's ICC hearing to go ahead The International Criminal Court will hear the war crimes charges against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony later this year after judges rejected an appeal from his defence team. World • 03 Jun
Fugitive Ugandan warlord's ICC hearing to go ahead The International Criminal Court will hear the war crimes charges against fugitive Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony later this year after judges rejected an appeal from his defence team. World • 03 Jun
The video that blindsided the South African president We know Donald Trump can put on a show, and that's exactly what he did in the Oval Office on Wednesday during his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa's visit. Clarity • 24 May
The video that blindsided the South African president We know Donald Trump can put on a show, and that's exactly what he did in the Oval Office on Wednesday during his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa's visit. Clarity • 24 May
At least seven killed, 20 injured in South Sudan bombings At least seven people were killed and 20 injured as the last remaining hospital and pharmacy in the country's Fangak county were destroyed in bombings, medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières has said. Africa • 03 May
At least seven killed, 20 injured in South Sudan bombings At least seven people were killed and 20 injured as the last remaining hospital and pharmacy in the country's Fangak county were destroyed in bombings, medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières has said. Africa • 03 May
Rise in migrant women seeking support for violence An organisation which supports migrant women affected by crime said that it has witnessed a rise in those seeking support who are exposed to gender-based violence. AkiDwA said there is a "huge" increase in migrant women and girls who are subjected to harm and who are contacting them. Ireland • 03 May
Rise in migrant women seeking support for violence An organisation which supports migrant women affected by crime said that it has witnessed a rise in those seeking support who are exposed to gender-based violence. AkiDwA said there is a "huge" increase in migrant women and girls who are subjected to harm and who are contacting them. Ireland • 03 May
Boys' workshops help Zambia move towards gender equality In Zambia, where traditionally men held the most power and authority, more people are confronting cultural norms to try and break the cycle of gender inequality. Karen Creed and camera man Brian Walsh travelled to Lusaka to find out how certain initiatives help to improve daily life for women. Africa • 02 May
Boys' workshops help Zambia move towards gender equality In Zambia, where traditionally men held the most power and authority, more people are confronting cultural norms to try and break the cycle of gender inequality. Karen Creed and camera man Brian Walsh travelled to Lusaka to find out how certain initiatives help to improve daily life for women. Africa • 02 May
Breaking the silence on gender-based violence in Zambia Zambia in southern Africa has some of the highest rates of reported gender-based violence in the world. Karen Creed and camera man Brian Walsh travelled there, supported by the Simon Cumbers Media Fund, to look at the impact of this violence on women and girls. Africa • 01 May
Breaking the silence on gender-based violence in Zambia Zambia in southern Africa has some of the highest rates of reported gender-based violence in the world. Karen Creed and camera man Brian Walsh travelled there, supported by the Simon Cumbers Media Fund, to look at the impact of this violence on women and girls. Africa • 01 May
PwC shuts operations in nine African countries PwC shut operations in nine Sub-Saharan African countries last month following a strategic review, the Big Four accounting firm said, in response to a media report that said the company exited over a dozen countries to avoid scandals. Business • 16 Apr
PwC shuts operations in nine African countries PwC shut operations in nine Sub-Saharan African countries last month following a strategic review, the Big Four accounting firm said, in response to a media report that said the company exited over a dozen countries to avoid scandals. Business • 16 Apr
Where does Sudan war stand after 2 years of devastation? Sudan has entered its third year of war, with no sign of respite for war-weary civilians. Here is a snapshot of where things stand: World • 15 Apr
Where does Sudan war stand after 2 years of devastation? Sudan has entered its third year of war, with no sign of respite for war-weary civilians. Here is a snapshot of where things stand: World • 15 Apr
Decreased funding complicating famine in Sudan, says WFP With the war in Sudan marking its second anniversary, the World Food Programme said decreasing global funding resources are further complicating the dire hunger situation in the country. Sudan • 15 Apr
Decreased funding complicating famine in Sudan, says WFP With the war in Sudan marking its second anniversary, the World Food Programme said decreasing global funding resources are further complicating the dire hunger situation in the country. Sudan • 15 Apr
Nations call for immediate end to 'horrific' Sudan war The UK led international calls for a swift end to the devastating war in Sudan, hosting a gathering of world officials with fresh pledges of humanitarian aid as the conflict which has cost thousands of lives entered its third year. Sudan • 15 Apr
Nations call for immediate end to 'horrific' Sudan war The UK led international calls for a swift end to the devastating war in Sudan, hosting a gathering of world officials with fresh pledges of humanitarian aid as the conflict which has cost thousands of lives entered its third year. Sudan • 15 Apr
Over 100 feared dead in Sudan paramilitary attacks More than 100 people, including 20 children, are now feared dead in Sudan following paramilitary attacks on the besieged Darfur city of El-Fasher and two nearby famine-hit camps, the United Nations has said. World • 12 Apr
Over 100 feared dead in Sudan paramilitary attacks More than 100 people, including 20 children, are now feared dead in Sudan following paramilitary attacks on the besieged Darfur city of El-Fasher and two nearby famine-hit camps, the United Nations has said. World • 12 Apr
Irish nun honoured for 70 years of work in Sierra Leone An Irish nun who has worked in Sierra Leone for 70 years has received a Presidential Distinguished Service Award for her work in education and the development of women. Ireland • 13 Feb
Irish nun honoured for 70 years of work in Sierra Leone An Irish nun who has worked in Sierra Leone for 70 years has received a Presidential Distinguished Service Award for her work in education and the development of women. Ireland • 13 Feb
Irish citizen among 14 people jailed over protest in Togo Fourteen people, including an Irish citizen, have each been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Togo for taking part in a banned protest against the dynasty that has ruled the west African country for more than five decades. World • 07 Feb
Irish citizen among 14 people jailed over protest in Togo Fourteen people, including an Irish citizen, have each been sentenced to 10 years in prison in Togo for taking part in a banned protest against the dynasty that has ruled the west African country for more than five decades. World • 07 Feb
Rubio presses Rwanda leader for ceasefire in DR Congo US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pressed Rwanda for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo as he voiced alarm over Kigali-backed rebels entering the key city of Goma. World • 29 Jan
Rubio presses Rwanda leader for ceasefire in DR Congo US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pressed Rwanda for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo as he voiced alarm over Kigali-backed rebels entering the key city of Goma. World • 29 Jan
Rubio presses Rwanda leader for ceasefire in DR Congo US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressed Rwanda for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo as he voiced alarm over Kigali-backed rebels entering the key city of Goma. World • 29 Jan
Rubio presses Rwanda leader for ceasefire in DR Congo US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pressed Rwanda for an immediate ceasefire in the Democratic Republic of Congo as he voiced alarm over Kigali-backed rebels entering the key city of Goma. World • 29 Jan
Embassies attacked in Congo's capital amid unrest The French, US, Rwandan, Ugandan and Kenyan embassies in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa were attacked by protesters, a European diplomatic source said. World • 28 Jan
Embassies attacked in Congo's capital amid unrest The French, US, Rwandan, Ugandan and Kenyan embassies in Democratic Republic of Congo's capital Kinshasa were attacked by protesters, a European diplomatic source said. World • 28 Jan
Famine spreads to five regions of Sudan, monitor says Famine in Sudan has expanded to five areas and will likely spread to another five by May, the global hunger monitor has reported, while warring parties continue to disrupt humanitarian aid needed to alleviate one of the worst starvation crises in modern times. News • 24 Dec 24
Famine spreads to five regions of Sudan, monitor says Famine in Sudan has expanded to five areas and will likely spread to another five by May, the global hunger monitor has reported, while warring parties continue to disrupt humanitarian aid needed to alleviate one of the worst starvation crises in modern times. News • 24 Dec 24
War and climate threatening Sudan's food supply "Some of them we saved, but there are some where they had severe malnutrition ... we tried to save them, but we couldn't. We have seven children under five who died from malnutrition, and more and more patients will die." Africa • 19 Dec 24
War and climate threatening Sudan's food supply "Some of them we saved, but there are some where they had severe malnutrition ... we tried to save them, but we couldn't. We have seven children under five who died from malnutrition, and more and more patients will die." Africa • 19 Dec 24
More aid needed as millions displaced by war in Sudan "We don't have enough and are appealing for any sort of help to get more resources." That's the call from Duke Nyauncho, Trocaire's Finance and Operations Manager in Sudan. World • 18 Dec 24
More aid needed as millions displaced by war in Sudan "We don't have enough and are appealing for any sort of help to get more resources." That's the call from Duke Nyauncho, Trocaire's Finance and Operations Manager in Sudan. World • 18 Dec 24
