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South Africa wants UK to return ‘stolen’ 500 carat Great Star of Africa diamond following Queen’s death
The death of Queen Elizabeth II has reignited the debate in South Africa, a former colony of Britain, over the...
Diamond mine bursts in South Africa, causes massive flooding
A dormant mine dam burst in central South Africa on Sunday, killing at least one and injuring some 40 others. The...
At least $1 billion needed to avert famine in Somalia, U.N. says
The U.N. humanitarian chief predicted Tuesday that at least $1 billion will be needed urgently to avert famine in Somalia...
Tribal violence flares again in Sudan’s Blue Nile
Seven people were killed and 23 injured as tribal violence flared in Sudan's southern Blue Nile state, the state's security...
Lion mauls man to death in Ghana zoo
A lion at Ghana's Accra Zoo mauled a man to death after he entered its enclosure over the weekend, the...
18 killed in western DR Congo clashes
Eighteen people were killed in clashes between two communities in the western Democratic Republic of Congo earlier this month, according to...
Over 340,000 people affected by unprecedented flooding in Chad
Over 340,000 people from more than 55,000 households have been affected by unprecedented flooding caused by torrential rains across Chad...
Africa needs $4 billion yearly to fund health services, prepare for pandemics: WHO
African health ministers have adopted a new eight-year strategy to transform the continent’s health security and emergency response, requiring US$4...
South Africa trade unions protest rising cost of living, high fuel prices
South African workers on Wednesday demonstrated against the country's rising cost of living including record-high fuel prices and increased costs...
Tanzania holds census with eye on 2025 election
The voting blocs and issue-based political campaigns are some of the issues that could emerge as Tanzania prepares to conduct...