Africa

Ethiopia's Sidama ethnic group delay formation of breakaway region

Leaders of the Sidama ethnic group in southern Ethiopia had planned to unilaterally declare their own federal state on Thursday, but then settled for a new referendum.

Sudan protesters and army rulers ink power-sharing deal

Sudanese protesters and army generals signed a deal on Wednesday that looks to set-up a civilian administration.

Ebola outbreak in DRC declared a global health emergency

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 1,600 people since August.

Protesters, army rulers ink power-sharing deal – Sudan unrest

Sudan's ruling military, pro-democracy movement sign a political document to end deadlock, paving way for a civilian administration.

Worsening world hunger affects 821 million, says UN

After decades of decline, malnutrition began to increase in 2015, mainly due to climate change and war. It remains widespread in Africa, with around 20 percent of the population affected and in Asia where more than 12 percent of people experience it.

Former footballer Batchelor shot dead in South Africa

Former prominent South African footballer Marc Batchelor, was shot dead on Monday night near his Johannesburg home.

Ugandan singer Bobi Wine says he will run for president

Ugandan pop star-turned-leading opposition figure Bobi Wine said he was ready to take on veteran President Yoweri Museveni in the 2021 elections.

South Africa's graft-accused Zuma claims he has been 'vilified'

Jacob Zuma testified at a judicial enquiry into the alleged looting of state funds while he was in power, including a web of deals involving government officials, the wealthy Gupta family and state-owned companies.

DR Congo confirms first Ebola case in its eastern city Goma

The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has so far killed 1,655 people and 694 have been cured

Egypt opens Sneferu's 'Bent' Pyramid in Dahshur to public

The 101-metre structure just south of Cairo that marks a key step in the evolution of pyramid construction has been opened to visitors.

Death toll in Somalia hotel attack rises to 26

A suicide bomber rammed a vehicle loaded with explosives into the popular Medina hotel in the southern port town of Kismayo before several heavily armed gunmen forced their way inside, shooting as they went.

Three killed as car bomb targets funeral in Libya's Benghazi - sources

The funeral at Benghazi's Huwari cemetery was for Khalifa Mismari, the assistant commander of Libya's special forces under former leader Muammar Gaddafi, who was toppled in 2011.