Sudan attack on aid convoy kills five: UN
Port Sudan – Five aid workers have been killed in an attack on a convoy headed for Sudan’s besieged city... Read more
4 Jun
200,000 Afghans left Pakistan since deportations renewed
Islamabad – More than 200,000 Afghans have left Pakistan since the government renewed a deportation drive in April, Islamabad’s... Read more
4 Jun
Five prisoners killed in Ivory Coast search operation: public prosecutor
Abidjan – Five prisoners were killed in an Ivory Coast prison on Tuesday during a search operation that degenerated into... Read more
4 Jun
Collapsed pit kills 11 children in northern Nigeria: police
Kano – Eleven children were buried alive while excavating sand in northern Nigeria when a pit collapsed on Tuesday, police... Read more
4 Jun
High-cost loans, Trump turmoil hurting Africa, says G20 panel chief
Johannesburg – Critically needed economic growth in Africa is being held back by high borrowing costs imposed by international... Read more
4 Jun
Jail for activist accused of criticising Benin government
Cotonou – A Benin court on Monday sentenced a prominent activist to two years in prison following accusations that he... Read more
3 Jun
Dozens dead in twin attacks on Mali army bases, Timbuktu airport targeted
Bamako – Twin attacks on a Malian army base in the northern city of Timbuktu and in the centre of... Read more
3 Jun
Eight injured in ‘flamethrower’ attack on Israeli hostage protest in US
Boulder – A man yelling “free Palestine” used incendiary devices to torch protesters rallying in support of Israeli hostages,... Read more
3 Jun
Media appeal for information on missing Guinea reporter
Conakry – More than 100 journalists and organisations defending press freedom on Monday urged Guinea’s ruling junta to shed light... Read more
3 Jun
Trump ‘open’ to meeting Ukraine, Russia leaders to push ceasefire
Istanbul – US President Donald Trump is “open” to meeting his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts in Turkey, the White... Read more
3 Jun
