Africa

S.Sudan floods leave 1.6 million children at risk of hunger: UN

NAIROBI, Nov 6, 2023 (AFP) - More than 1.6 million children aged under five will suffer from malnutrition next year…

Sudan shelling kills 15, RSF claims gains in Darfur

WAD MADANI, Sudan, Nov 4, 2023 (AFP) - At least 15 civilians in Khartoum were killed on Saturday "when shells…

King Charles visits Kenya as colonial past looms large

By Hillary ORINDE, Tanya WILLMER NAIROBI, Oct 31, 2023 (AFP) - King Charles III begins a state visit to Kenya…

China removes defence minister Li Shangfu, ousts ex-FM from cabinet

China on Tuesday removed defence minister Li Shangfu and ousted former foreign minister Qin Gang from its cabinet, state media…

Niger military rulers say ousted president ‘tried to escape’

NIAMEY, Niger, Oct 20, 2023 (AFP) - Niger's military rulers said they had foiled an attempt by Mohamed Bazoum, the…

Landslide triggered by heavy rain kills 27 in Cameroon

By Romuald NKONLAK YAOUNDÉ, Oct 9, 2023 (AFP) - At least 27 people have been killed after heavy rains caused…

Security Council to decide Monday on non-UN force for Haiti

UNITED NATIONS, United States, Oct 1, 2023 (AFP) - The UN Security Council will decide on Monday whether to endorse…

At least nine killed in Zimbabwe gold mine collapse

CHEGUTU, Zimbabwe, Sept 30, 2023 (AFP) - At least nine miners were killed after a shaft in a Zimbabwean gold…

Record number of children attacked and killed in DR Congo: UN

KINSHASA, Sept 30, 2023 (AFP) - The Democratic Republic of Congo is on track to see record numbers of children…

Tanzania faces power shortages, rationing due to drought

DAR ES SALAAM, Sept 28, 2023 (AFP) - Drought and maintenance issues have forced Tanzania to ration electricity, the national…

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