africa
Congo's president says elections 'irreversible'
United Nations, Sep 26 (AP/UNB) -President Joseph Kabila of Congo is stressing that holding elections on Dec. 23 is "irreversible" and denouncing any interference in the electoral process from foreign governments.
Survivor found inside capsized Tanzania ferry; toll hits 167
Nairobi, Sep 22 (AP/UNB) — A survivor has been found inside a capsized Tanzanian ferry two days after the disaster on Lake Victoria, an official said Saturday, while coffins arrived for at least 167 victims and counting.
Congo reports Ebola death close to busy Ugandan border
Kinshasa, Sep 22 (AP/UNB) — A Congolese woman who refused an Ebola vaccination and then disappeared has died of the virus near the heavily traveled border with Uganda, which is preparing to begin vaccinations as needed.
Kofi Annan's body returns home to Ghana before funeral
Accra, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — The body of former U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has received a hero's welcome upon landing at Kotoka International Airport in Ghana's capital.
Nigerian gas depot explosion kills 18
Warri, Sep 11 (AP/UNB) — A gas depot exploded in central Nigeria, killing 18 people and leaving some burned beyond recognition, a witness said Monday.
20 dead as plane crashes into lake in South Sudan
Juba, Sep 9 (AP/UNB) — A commercial plane crashed into a lake in South Sudan on Sunday and killed 20 people, a local official said.
17 dead as plane crashes into lake in South Sudan
Juba, Sept 9 (AP/UNB) — A local official says 17 people are dead after their aircraft crashed into a lake in South Sudan.
Tropical Storm Helene moves toward western coast of Africa
Miami, Sep 8(AP/UNB) — A tropical storm formed in the eastern Atlantic continues to move toward the western coast of 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.