africa
Congo delays announcing results of presidential election
Kinshasa, Jan 6 (AP/UNB) — The announcement of the results of the Congo's presidential election has been postponed, the country's top electoral official said.
Protests as Congo leader warns of Ebola election 'disaster'
Kinshasa, Dec 29 (AP/UNB) — Congo's leader is blaming a deadly Ebola virus outbreak for the last-minute decision to bar an estimated 1 million voters from Sunday's long-delayed presidential election, claiming it would be a "disaster" if someone infects hundreds of people. Protests exploded again on Friday in response as health workers suspended efforts and warned that new cases could sharply rise.
Thousands demonstrate in Sudan against Bashir's rule
Cairo, Dec 29 (AP/UNB) — Thousands demonstrated Friday in nearly two dozen neighborhoods of the Sudanese capital of Khartoum, calling for President Omar Bashir to step down, according to activists, keeping up the pressure on the autocratic general-turned-president who has been in power for nearly 30 years.
Bomb strikes tourist bus near Egypt's Giza Pyramids, kills 4
Cairo, Dec 29 (AP/UNB) — A roadside bomb hit a tourist bus on Friday near the Giza Pyramids, killing three Vietnamese and their Egyptian guide, officials said.
In boisterous Congo election, a longshot candidate plugs on
Kinshasa, Dec 27 (AP/UNB) — He wants to run Africa's second-largest country, one of vast mineral wealth, sprawling poverty and vicious fighting that has cost millions of lives. Noel Tshiani Muadiamvita's chances are slim to none but he's convinced he's perfect for the job.
Nigeria says 14 military, police killed in Boko Haram ambush
Maiduguri, Dec 26 (AP/UNB) — Nigeria's military says 14 military and police personnel have been killed in an ambush by Boko Haram extremists.
Clashes erupt as Sudanese march on presidential palace
Cairo, Dec 26 (AP/UNB) — Police used tear gas and fired in the air Tuesday to disperse thousands of protesters attempting to march on the presidential palace to demand that Omar Bashir, Sudan's president of 29 years, step down, according to activists and video clips posted online. Organizers say hundreds were injured and at least eight received gunshot wounds.
South African musician plays guitar during brain surgery
Johannesburg, Dec 23 (AP/UNB) — His skull still open, a South African musician with a brain tumor played several notes on his guitar during a successful operation to remove most of the growth.
Somalia blast kills at least 6 near presidential palace
Nairobi, Dec 22 (AP/UNB) — An explosives-packed vehicle detonated at a military checkpoint near Somalia's presidential palace, killing at least six people and wounding several others, police said. The al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group, which often targets Mogadishu, claimed responsibility for the attack.
US airstrikes in Somalia on the rise
Washington, Dec 18 (AP/UNB) — A spate of American airstrikes against Islamic extremists in Somalia is the latest in a dramatic uptick in U.S. attacks in the Horn of Africa nation since President Donald Trump took office.