Africa
30 dead after landslide at landfill in Guinea, govt. decided to close site due to danger week prior
Guinea's minister of territorial administration, Djenab Toure, announced on Thursday that the government was closing the landfill because it was unsafe and said the waste was to be relocated outside
Africa's trade vision meets reality as customs, regulations collide - explainer
Central African Republic gold mine collapses, 49 confirmed killed, more still missing
Somalia troops and armed opposition clash in heavy Baidoa fighting as civilian toll rises
Nigerian forces rescue hundreds of abductees held by Boko Haram
The rescue operation was carried out by a joint task force that includes special forces, who forced JAS fighters to abandon their positions, the military said.
'Many' Iranian, African journalists denied visas to cover FIFA World Cup in US - report
Several teams, including Ivory Coast and Tunisia, require multi-entry visas because they have games scheduled in the United States as well as in Canada or Mexico.
French national gets 20 years in Mali over alleged destabilization plot
Yann Vezilier is expected to serve his sentence in Mali following a conviction handed down late on Thursday, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Jew-hatred, Israel, and the battle over ethical monotheism - opinion
From ancient persecutions to modern conflicts, antisemitism continues to shape attitudes toward Israel.
7th Ethiopian general election in Ethiopia: Voter surge and electoral innovations - opinion
Beyond determining electoral outcomes, the process serves as a reflection of the country’s commitment to constitutional governance, institutional strengthening, and democratic participation.
Will Israel stand alone for Somaliland? - opinion
If Israel truly believes Somaliland deserves a seat among the family of nations, then it cannot stop at the bilateral opening of embassies and exchange of ambassadors.
WHO reports 906 suspected cases and 223 suspected deaths from Bundibugyo strain of Ebola
Uganda's health ministry said on Friday that the number of confirmed Ebola cases in the country had risen to nine.
Twenty-eight killed by landslide at illegal Angolan gold mine
According to Angolan authorities, those killed were aged between 16 and 35 years old, with a total of four people rescued.
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda an international emergency
The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda an international emergency, citing risks of cross-border spread.
Remains of second missing US servicewoman found in Morocco, military says
The US’s Africa Command (AFRICOM) confirmed that the soldier was identified as Spc. Mariyah Collington, an air and missile defense crewmember.
