Africa
Former world half marathon champion Paul Koech dies at 49
Nairobi, Sep 5 (AP/UNB) — Former world half marathon champion Paul Koech of Kenya has died. He was 49.
Dozens of elephants killed near Botswana wildlife sanctuary
Dhaka, Sep 4 (UNB) - Carcases of nearly 90 elephants have been found near a famous wildlife sanctuary in Botswana, conservationists say, reports the BBC.
Ugandan opposition pop star flies to US for treatment
Kampala, Sep 2 (AP/UNB) — A Ugandan pop star-turned-opposition lawmaker said Saturday he has arrived in the United States for medical care after allegedly being tortured while in detention.
Egypt's president ratifies law to monitor social media
Cairo, Sep 2 (AP/UNB) — Egypt's presidency has ratified a controversial legislation imposing regulations on social media that is says aims to crack down on fake news.
Suicide car bombing in Somalia's capital kills at least 3
Nairobi, Sep 2 (AP/UNB) — At least three people were killed, including a child, after a suicide bomber detonated an explosives-laden vehicle outside the compound of a district headquarters in Somalia's capital, police said Sunday.
Egypt says village found in Nile Delta predated pharaohs
Cairo, Sep 2 (AP/UNB) — Egypt said Sunday that archeologists have unearthed one of the oldest villages ever found in the Nile Delta, with remains dating back to before the pharaohs.
Ugandan opposition pop star flies abroad for treatment
Kampala, Sep 1 (AP/UNB) — A Ugandan pop star-turned-opposition lawmaker flew out of the country for medical treatment after alleged torture while in detention, his lawyer said, a day after security forces blocked him from boarding a flight to the U.S. and set off a new round of protests.
Britain's May in Kenya to boost economic ties amid Brexit
Nairobi, Aug 30 (AP/UNB) — British Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday became the first UK leader to visit Kenya in 30 years, bringing security and development funding to East Africa's commercial hub and neighboring Somalia as Britain seeks to boost economic ties ahead of a bumpy exit from the European Union in March.
Merkel wraps up Africa visit in Nigeria; a focus on migrants
Lagos, Aug 31 (AP/UNB) — German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Friday was wrapping up a three-day Africa visit in Nigeria with a meeting between the leaders of Europe's and Africa's largest economies focusing on migration.
Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan dies
Geneva, Aug 18 (AP/UNB) — Kofi Annan, one of the world's most celebrated diplomats and a charismatic symbol of the United Nations who rose through its ranks to become the first black African secretary-general, has died. He was 80.