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
Children die as world ignores Sudan's humanitarian crisis Aid agencies say Sudan is suffering the worst humanitarian catastrophe in recent history, yet the crisis in the northeast African country remains unknown to most of the world. World • 17 Dec 24
Children die as world ignores Sudan's humanitarian crisis Aid agencies say Sudan is suffering the worst humanitarian catastrophe in recent history, yet the crisis in the northeast African country remains unknown to most of the world. World • 17 Dec 24
Kenya court finds two guilty of Olympian's murder Two Kenyan men have been found guilty of murdering Ugandan Olympic distance runner Benjamin Kiplagat, found stabbed to death in the east African country's north-west on New Year's Eve. World • 28 Oct 24
Kenya court finds two guilty of Olympian's murder Two Kenyan men have been found guilty of murdering Ugandan Olympic distance runner Benjamin Kiplagat, found stabbed to death in the east African country's north-west on New Year's Eve. World • 28 Oct 24
Fuel tanker explosion kills at least 147 in Nigeria An explosion tore through crowds of people who had rushed to collect fuel spilling from a crashed tanker in northern Nigeria, killing at least 147, the national emergency agency said. World • 16 Oct 24
Fuel tanker explosion kills at least 147 in Nigeria An explosion tore through crowds of people who had rushed to collect fuel spilling from a crashed tanker in northern Nigeria, killing at least 147, the national emergency agency said. World • 16 Oct 24
Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants amid food shortages Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages, while also tackling a ballooning population of the animals, the country's wildlife authority said. Africa • 13 Sep 24
Zimbabwe to cull 200 elephants amid food shortages Zimbabwe will cull 200 elephants as it faces an unprecedented drought that has led to food shortages, while also tackling a ballooning population of the animals, the country's wildlife authority said. Africa • 13 Sep 24
Africa CDC declares mpox public health emergency Africa's top public health body has declared a public health emergency of continental security over an outbreak of mpox that spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countries. World • 13 Aug 24
Africa CDC declares mpox public health emergency Africa's top public health body has declared a public health emergency of continental security over an outbreak of mpox that spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countries. World • 13 Aug 24
Kenya starvation cult leader on trial over mass deaths The leader of a Kenyan starvation cult went on trial for manslaughter over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers in one of the world's worst cult-related tragedies. World • 12 Aug 24
Kenya starvation cult leader on trial over mass deaths The leader of a Kenyan starvation cult went on trial for manslaughter over the deaths of more than 400 of his followers in one of the world's worst cult-related tragedies. World • 12 Aug 24
25 dead, dozens missing after boat capsized off Africa At least 25 people have died and dozens are missing after their boat capsized off Mauritania, the country's news agency AMI said, in the latest in a series of migrant tragedies off west Africa. World • 24 Jul 24
25 dead, dozens missing after boat capsized off Africa At least 25 people have died and dozens are missing after their boat capsized off Mauritania, the country's news agency AMI said, in the latest in a series of migrant tragedies off west Africa. World • 24 Jul 24
Rwanda plan cost €830m to deport 4 people, UK govt says The Conservative government's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda was the "most shocking waste of taxpayer money I have ever seen", Britain's Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said. Africa • 22 Jul 24
Rwanda plan cost €830m to deport 4 people, UK govt says The Conservative government's plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda was the "most shocking waste of taxpayer money I have ever seen", Britain's Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has said. Africa • 22 Jul 24
Five killed in Somali car bomb blast during Euro final Five people have been killed in a powerful car bomb blast at a café in the Somali capital Mogadishu that was packed with football fans watching the Euro 2024 final, local media said, citing police. World • 15 Jul 24
Five killed in Somali car bomb blast during Euro final Five people have been killed in a powerful car bomb blast at a café in the Somali capital Mogadishu that was packed with football fans watching the Euro 2024 final, local media said, citing police. World • 15 Jul 24
At least 18 people killed in series of Nigeria attacks At least 18 people have been killed and 19 seriously wounded in attacks targeting a wedding, a hospital and a funeral in northeastern Nigeria, authorities said. World • 30 Jun 24
At least 18 people killed in series of Nigeria attacks At least 18 people have been killed and 19 seriously wounded in attacks targeting a wedding, a hospital and a funeral in northeastern Nigeria, authorities said. World • 30 Jun 24
Kenya police fire rubber bullets at protesters Kenyan police have fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators in Nairobi, as protesters returned to the streets despite President William Ruto abandoned contentious tax hikes after deadly clashes. World • 27 Jun 24
Kenya police fire rubber bullets at protesters Kenyan police have fired rubber bullets and tear gas at demonstrators in Nairobi, as protesters returned to the streets despite President William Ruto abandoned contentious tax hikes after deadly clashes. World • 27 Jun 24
Kenya's president vows response to 'treasonous' protests Kenya's President William Ruto has promised to take a tough line against "violence and anarchy" after protests over planned tax increases turned deadly and demonstrators ransacked parliament. World • 25 Jun 24
Kenya's president vows response to 'treasonous' protests Kenya's President William Ruto has promised to take a tough line against "violence and anarchy" after protests over planned tax increases turned deadly and demonstrators ransacked parliament. World • 25 Jun 24
Ramaphosa starts new term with multi-party government South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second full term as president at a ceremony in Pretoria, after his weakened African National Congress struck a government coalition deal. World • 19 Jun 24
Ramaphosa starts new term with multi-party government South Africa's Cyril Ramaphosa has been sworn in for a second full term as president at a ceremony in Pretoria, after his weakened African National Congress struck a government coalition deal. World • 19 Jun 24
Four killed in Malawi by vice president's funeral convoy A vehicle in the convoy of Malawi's late vice president's funeral procession crashed into mourners at a village on, killing four people and injuring 12, according to police. World • 17 Jun 24
Four killed in Malawi by vice president's funeral convoy A vehicle in the convoy of Malawi's late vice president's funeral procession crashed into mourners at a village on, killing four people and injuring 12, according to police. World • 17 Jun 24
Malawi vice president, nine others, killed in plane crash Malawi's Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and nine other people were killed when the military plane they were travelling on crashed, the country's president Lazarus Chakwera said. World • 11 Jun 24
Malawi vice president, nine others, killed in plane crash Malawi's Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and nine other people were killed when the military plane they were travelling on crashed, the country's president Lazarus Chakwera said. World • 11 Jun 24
South Africa's ANC eyes national unity government South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that his African National Congress (ANC) would seek to form a government of national unity after failing to win an outright majority in last week's general election. World • 06 Jun 24
South Africa's ANC eyes national unity government South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that his African National Congress (ANC) would seek to form a government of national unity after failing to win an outright majority in last week's general election. World • 06 Jun 24
Ramaphosa urges unity after historic ANC setback President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African party leaders to work together in the public interest after his ANC lost its 30-year-old governing majority in a bruising general election. World • 02 Jun 24
Ramaphosa urges unity after historic ANC setback President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African party leaders to work together in the public interest after his ANC lost its 30-year-old governing majority in a bruising general election. World • 02 Jun 24
South Africa's ANC loses majority, seeks coalition South Africa's ruling ANC await the imminent confirmation that it has lost its three-decade-old absolute majority and will have to find allies if it is to remain in power. Africa • 01 Jun 24
South Africa's ANC loses majority, seeks coalition South Africa's ruling ANC await the imminent confirmation that it has lost its three-decade-old absolute majority and will have to find allies if it is to remain in power. Africa • 01 Jun 24
Dozens missing after building collapse in South Africa Rescue workers have made contact with 11 people under the rubble of a building in South Africa that collapsed while under construction. World • 07 May 24
Dozens missing after building collapse in South Africa Rescue workers have made contact with 11 people under the rubble of a building in South Africa that collapsed while under construction. World • 07 May 24
Floods kill at least 45 in central Kenya after dam bursts Heavy rains in central Kenya killed at least 45 people after flood waters swept away houses and cars in the town of Mai Mahiu, a government minister has said. World • 29 Apr 24
Floods kill at least 45 in central Kenya after dam bursts Heavy rains in central Kenya killed at least 45 people after flood waters swept away houses and cars in the town of Mai Mahiu, a government minister has said. World • 29 Apr 24
