Africa
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.
Islamic State group affiliate claims French crash in Mali
An Islamic State group affiliate claimed responsibility Thursday for a helicopter collision that killed 13 French soldiers earlier this week in Mali, while France said it will reassess its military operation in West and Central Africa after its deadliest toll in nearly four decades.
Kenyan rivals launch report to help end election violence
Kenya's president and top opposition leader on Wednesday launched a report that they call a road map for unifying the country and ending deadly violence around elections.
New rebel attack in Congo kills more than a dozen people
More than a dozen people are dead in the latest rebel attack near the city of Beni, where outraged residents this week stormed a United Nations base to demand protection, a local official said Wednesday.