Irish nun leads pilgrimage to see Pope in South Sudan A pioneering Irish nun has completed a nine-day walking pilgrimage to see Pope Francis in conflict-torn South Sudan. Africa • 03 Feb
Pope condemns 'brutal atrocities' in Congo Pope Francis has heard harrowing accounts of killings and rapes told by victims of the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and asked God … World • 01 Feb
Pope Francis visits conflict-torn central Africa Pope Francis has embarked on his fifth visit to Africa, arriving first in Democratic Republic of Congo and then to South Sudan to plead for … World • 31 Jan
Tears and prayers as flights to war-torn Tigray resume Kahssay Hailu sobbed, smiled and said prayers as she stood outside Addis Ababa airport, preparing to board a plane home to Ethiopia's war-torn region of … World • 28 Dec 22
Two police officers with UN's Mali mission killed Two police officers serving with the UN's MINUSMA mission in Mali have been killed and four others wounded, the force said on social media, the … World • 16 Dec 22
Ireland to give €30m aid to Horn of Africa food crisis Ireland is to provide an additional €30 million in humanitarian aid to respond to the rapidly deteriorating food crisis in the Horn of Africa. Ireland • 29 Nov 22
Ethiopia's warring sides agree to end fighting in deal Warring sides in the brutal two-year conflict in Ethiopia's Tigray have declared they had set the goal of "permanently" ending the fighting, agreeing to a … World • 02 Nov 22
Nigeria floods toll has passed 600: government More than 600 people are now known to have perished in the worst floods in a decade in Nigeria, according to a new toll released … World • 17 Oct 22
Military remove Burkina Faso's leader from office Military officers in West Africa have announced the removal from office of Burkina Faso's leader, and closed all borders indefinitely. World • 01 Oct 22
UN warns of likely crimes against humanity in Ethiopia UN investigators say they believe Ethiopia's government was behind ongoing crimes against humanity in the Tigray region and warned that the resumption of the conflict … World • 19 Sep 22
Kenya swears in its fifth president William Ruto has been sworn in as Kenya's fifth president, a week after the Supreme Court upheld an election that dashed the hopes of the … World • 13 Sep 22
Oxford malaria vaccine shows 'lasting high efficacy' A new study reports on the effectiveness of a malaria booster vaccine shows long-lasting high efficacy in children in Africa, meeting the World Health Organisation … World • 08 Sep 22
Food insecurity - on the frontline of famine in Kenya Prolonged malnutrition isn't just an urgent medical concern, it can also have life-long consequences for the children affected. World • 07 Sep 22
'We have to act' - on the frontline of famine in Kenya There are 22 million people experiencing crisis levels of hunger in Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia in the Horn of Africa, with 4.6 million children acutely … World • 06 Sep 22
'Famine at the door' in Somalia, warns UN Famine will occur in parts of Somalia between October and December, the United Nations has warned, as a drought worsens and global food prices hover … World • 05 Sep 22
WHO chief says his relatives are starving in Tigray The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed his upset and frustration at not being able to help relatives who he says are … World • 25 Aug 22
Endangered vultures poisoned to death in Africa At least 150 critically-endangered vultures were poisoned to death in separate incidents in Botswana and South Africa, conservationists have said, warning that the killings pushed … World • 12 Aug 22
Kenyans vote amid anger over surging food, fuel prices Kenyans have voted in national elections, but turnout was unusually low amid voter apathy and frustration over surging food prices, corruption and fears of violence … World • 09 Aug 22
Ghana confirms first outbreak of deadly Marburg virus Ghana has officially confirmed two cases of the Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease similar to Ebola, its health service has said, after two people … World • 18 Jul 22
Tullow Oil to buy Capricorn Energy for £657m West Africa-focused Tullow Oil will acquire Capricorn Energy in an all-stock deal valued at £656.9m, the two companies said today, as they focus on the … Business • 01 Jun 22
11 babies die in hospital fire in Senegal An investigation is under way after eleven newborn babies died in a hospital fire in the city of Tivaouane in Senegal in west Africa. World • 26 May 22
New €38m Kerry Group plant opens in South Africa Food ingredients company Kerry Group has opened a new €38m manufacturing plant in Africa. Business • 09 May 22
Family of 'Hotel Rwanda' hero files $400m lawsuit The family of "Hotel Rwanda" hero Paul Rusesabagina has announced it has filed a $400 million lawsuit in the United States over his alleged abduction … World • 01 May 22
African mask sells for €4.2m in France despite protests A carved mask from Central Africa, dating from the 19th Century, has been sold in France for €4.2 million, despite Gabonese protesters in the auction … France • 27 Mar 22
