Africa
Ebola outbreak deaths top 1,000 in Congo amid clinic attacks
Kinshasa, May 4 (AP/UNB) — More than 1,000 people have died from Ebola in eastern Congo since August, the country's health minister said Friday as hostility toward health workers continues to hamper efforts to contain the second-deadliest outbreak of the virus.
Sudan military says 3 members of ruling council resign
Khartoum, Apr 25 (AP/UNB) — Sudan's ruling military council said three of its members resigned Wednesday amid heightened tensions with the organizers of protests that toppled President Omar al-Bashir after three decades in power.
Sudan tensions escalate after talks with military break down
Khartoum, Apr 22 (AP/UNB) — Tensions escalated in Sudan on Monday after talks broke down between protesters and the country's military rulers, who called for the reopening of roads blocked by sit-ins established during the uprising that drove President Omar al-Bashir from power.
At least 13 dead in South Africa church collapse
Johannesburg, Apr 20 (AP/UNB) — Local media in South Africa report that at least 13 people are dead after part of a church collapsed.
UN says Congo's Ebola outbreak not yet a global emergency
Geneva, Apr 13 (AP/UNB) — The ongoing Ebola outbreak in Congo does not yet warrant being declared a global emergency but is of "deep concern," the World Health Organization said Friday.
Sudan army removes leader, rejects al-Bashir extradition
Cairo, Apr 13 (AP/UNB) — The Sudanese military on Friday swiftly replaced the country's transitional leader linked to the Darfur genocide after street rallies against him and said that it wouldn't hand over ousted President Omar al-Bashir to the International Criminal Court, where he faces charges of crimes against humanity.
Sudanese army says it holds president, won't extradite him
Cairo, Apr 12 (AP/UNB) — The Sudanese army will not extradite deposed President Omar al-Bashir but will put him on trial at home, before the nation, the military said Friday as it defended its ouster of the longtime ruler, saying it was in response to the demands of the people.
Sudanese army arrests president, takes charge
Cairo, Apr 11(AP/UNB) — Sudanese defense minister has announced the military has overthrown and arrested President Omar al-Bashir and has taken charge of the country for the next two years following nearly four months of protests against his rule.
Libya clashes over Tripoli escalate as city's airport is hit
Benghazi, Apr 9 (AP/UNB) — Clashes between rival Libyan forces for control of Tripoli escalated on Monday as the death toll from days of fighting rose to at least 51, including both combatants and civilians, and the city's only functioning airport said it was hit by an airstrike.
Sudan activists say soldier killed during raid on sit-in
Cairo, Apr 9 (AP/UNB) — Sudanese security forces attempted to break up an anti-government sit-in outside the military headquarters in the country's capital Monday, setting off clashes in which a soldier was killed while trying to protect protesters, activists said.