Africa
South Sudan proposes referendum to resolve contentious states issue
The South Sudan government said on Friday the crucial divisive and contentious issue of the number of states with the opposition will be resolved through referendum vote amid fears that it could scuttle the fragile peace deal.
Police: Al-Shabab extremists kill 8 on bus in northern Kenya
Police in Kenya say suspected al-Shabab extremists have stopped a bus in the north near Somalia and killed eight passengers, all of them non-Muslims.
Boko Haram abducts 18 in Cameroon's Far North region
Eighteen civilians have been kidnapped by terror group Boko Haram on Thursday in raids in Cameroon's Far North region, several security sources said on Friday.
Kenyan police thwart al-Shabab attack in border region
Kenyan police said Wednesday they foiled al-Shabab's aim to disrupt communication services and later carry out an attack in the northeast region of Garissa.
South Sudan official calls for political solutions to boundaries dispute
South Sudan on Tuesday urged parties to the September 2018 peace deal to seek a political solution to disputes related to demarcation of boundaries for the country's states.
UN says half of Zimbabwe's people face severe hunger
About half of Zimbabwe's population faces severe hunger amid a devastating drought and economic collapse, the United Nations said Tuesday, noting a "vicious cycle of skyrocketing malnutrition that's hitting women and children hardest."
S.Africa makes great strides in fighting against HIV: health department
On the eve of the World AIDS Day that falls on Sunday, South Africa's National Department of Health said the country has achieved a lot in fighting against HIV over the past several years.
Kenya approve 6 million USD budget for Tokyo Olympics Games
Kenya's national Olympic committee has approved a 600 million shillings (6 million U.S. dollars) budget for next year's Tokyo Olympic Games.
Somali army kills six al-Shabab militants in southern region
Somali National Army (SNA) on Saturday killed six al-Shabab militants in a gun battle in the country's southern region of Gedo, a military officer confirmed.
Rebel attacks in eastern Congo kill several Ebola responders
Rebels killed four Ebola response workers in an overnight ambush in eastern Congo, the World Health Organization said Thursday, warning that the attack will give the waning outbreak new momentum in what has been called a war zone.