Africa
All 157 killed on Ethiopian Airlines flight that crashed
Addis Ababa, Mar 10 (AP/UNB) — An Ethiopian Airlines flight crashed shortly after takeoff from the capital Sunday morning killing all 157 thought to be on board, according to statements from the airline and the state broadcaster.
Ebola treatment center in Congo is attacked again; 1 dead
Kinshasa, Mar 10 (AP/UNB)— Heavily armed assailants again attacked an Ebola treatment center in the heart of eastern Congo's deadly outbreak on Saturday, with one police officer killed and health workers injured, authorities said, while frightened patients waited in isolation rooms for the gunfire to end.
50-plus people missing after pipeline explodes in Nigeria
Nigeria, Mar 3 (AP/UNB) — More than 50 people are missing after a leaking oil pipeline exploded and caused a stampede in southern Nigeria, a local official said Saturday.
50-plus people missing after pipeline explodes in Nigeria
Warri, Mar 2 (AP/UNB) — More than 50 people are missing after a leaking oil pipeline exploded and caused a stampede in southern Nigeria, a local official said Saturday.
Nigerians start another day of waiting on election results
Kano, Feb 26 (AP/UNB) — Anxious Nigerians on Tuesday awaited a second day of state-by-state announcements of presidential election results in a race described as too close to call.
Nigerian president takes early lead amid vote-rigging charge
Kano, Feb 26 (AP/UNB) — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari surged to an early lead in election returns Monday, winning seven of 36 states in Africa's largest democracy, while the main opposition rejected the count, alleging manipulation.
Nigeria votes for a 2nd day in places as death toll rises
Kano, Feb 25 (AP/UNB) — Nigeria faced a second day of voting in scattered areas Sunday in a presidential election seen as too close to call, while the death toll from vote-related violence mounted in Africa's largest democracy.
Senegal voters choose whether to give president another term
Dakar, Feb 24 (AP/UNB) — Senegalese voters are choosing whether to give President Macky Sall a second term in office as he faces four challengers.
Nigeria's leader already claiming election win
Daura, Feb 23 (AP/UNB) -Nigeria's president says he will be congratulating himself at the end of the election after he was among the first Nigerians to cast their ballots.
Sudan declares state of emergency, disbands Cabinet
Cairo, Feb 23 (AP/UNB) — Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir, facing deadly protests, on Friday declared a state of emergency for a year, disbanded the federal government and replaced all state governors with senior army officers.