Sudan’s military leaders have reached an agreement with the opposition alliance to share power until…
Africa
More than 100 civilians killed in fresh South Sudan violence (Guardian)
The UN said Wednesday that conflict had intensified in a region of South Sudan since…
DR Congo copper and cobalt miners killed in Kolwezi (BBC)
At least 36 people have been killed after a copper and cobalt mine collapsed in…
Madagascar stadium crush kills 16 during national celebrations (BBC)
At least 16 people have been crushed to death at a stadium in Madagascar during…
Rhino release: European parks bring animals to Rwanda (BBC)
“It’s just fantastic. “These animals were taken from Africa decades ago to display to the…
6 street children killed in wall collapse in Uganda’s capital (Guardian)
Six street children were killed and two others seriously injured as a result of a…
Endangered vultures poisoned en masse in Botswana (BBC)
More than 500 critically endangered vultures have died of poisoning in Botswana, according to local…
DR Congo Ebola outbreak: Child in Uganda dies of virus (BBC)
A five-year-old boy in Uganda has died from Ebola, health officials said. The death is…
Botswana decriminalises gay sex saying ‘sexual orientation is not a fashion statement’ (Metro)
Botswana’s High Court has decriminalised homosexuality in a landmark ruling. The court ruled that laws…
Sudanese businesses shut in strike against military rulers (BBC)
Sudanese workers are refusing to go to work in an attempt to pressurise the ruling…