African Leaders Press UN for Permanent Security Council Seats as Guterres Backs Reform
African presidents renewed a two-decade campaign for permanent seats — and veto power — on a Security Council they call a relic of 1945.
Sep 26, 20260 views
Africa
British woman kidnapped in Malawi rescued after police shootout leaves four abductors dead
Nusrat Osman was seized outside her Blantyre home on 11 September; police offered a £12,950 reward before a gun battle secured her release
Sep 18, 20260 views
Succession Battle Erupts Over Uganda's Tooro Kingdom After Monarch's Death
Elders chose a TV journalist to succeed the late king. The royal family objected — and a footballer and a 'mystery son' have deepened the crisis.
Sep 11, 20261 views
Dangote Refinery IPO: Africa's Richest Man Signs Landmark Listing Documents
Aliko Dangote moves toward Africa's largest share sale, targeting $1.6B raise with record pre-IPO investment and underwriting.
Sep 7, 20262 views
More Than 100 Dead After Gold Mine Collapse in Central African Republic
Landslide at artisanal mine near Cameroon border triggers deadly disaster, with rescuers racing against time.
Aug 20, 20261 views
At Least 44 Dead in Overcrowded Ferry Capsizing on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba
Rescuers search for survivors after an overloaded boat carrying more than 114 people overturned in rough waters on the world's largest human-made lake.
Aug 12, 20261 views
Ugandan Football Captain David Owori Killed in Brutal Street Attack
National team player dies in Kampala hospital after resisting robbers armed with paving stones, sparking nationwide outrage.
Aug 6, 20262 views
Angola Jails Two Russians for Terrorism, Spying Over Coup Plot
Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin sentenced to 8 and 11 years for planning to overthrow government and organize deadly fuel protests.
Jul 23, 20261 views
UK Humanitarian Worker Monitored for Ebola After Evacuation from DRC Outbreak
Health worker treated at London specialist hospital following potential exposure amid ongoing Ebola epidemic in Democratic Republic of the Congo
Jul 22, 20261 views
Seven American Aid Workers Quarantined in Kenya After US Ebola Travel Ban
Controversial isolation facility at Nanyuki Airbase becomes flashpoint as Kenya's court orders halt, but construction continues.
Jul 19, 20262 views
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