Floods 5 hours ago Kenya president declares public holiday to mourn hundreds of flood victims The president of Kenya declared May 10 a public holiday to mourn victims of the region's ongoing flooding. The holiday will be observed by planting trees.
South Africa 19 hours ago Rescuers make contact with 11 workers buried alive by South Africa building collapse Rescue teams have made contact with 11 people buried alive in the rubble of a George, South Africa, apartment building that was under construction when it collapsed.
Africa 1 day ago Togo's longtime leader eliminates presidential elections by signing new constitution Togo's president has enacted a new constitution eliminating presidential elections, prompting concerns that he aims to prolong his family's longstanding rule.
South Africa 1 day ago 2 workers confirmed dead, 53 still trapped after South Africa building collapse Two construction workers are now confirmed dead and 53 others trapped following the collapse of a multi-story apartment building in George, South Africa.
Africa 2 days ago Nigerian journalist's arrest sparks outcry over press freedom restrictions Last week, Nigerian journalist Daniel Ojukwu was arrested in Lagos, triggering concerns about declining press freedoms in Nigeria. Nigeria ranks low in press freedom.
South Africa 2 days ago Building fire that killed 76 in South Africa was caused by building negligence, report says A report on a deadly building fire in South Africa that killed 76 people blames city authorities for neglecting safety concerns at the building for years prior.
Africa 2 days ago Chad holds long-awaited presidential election set to end years of military rule Chad is holding a presidential election after three years of military rule under interim president Mahamat Deby Itno, who assumed power following his father's death.
Africa 4 days ago A military court sentences 8 Congolese army soldiers to death for cowardice, other crimes 8 soldiers were sentenced to death by a military court in eastern Congo for cowardice and other crimes related to fleeing the battlefield, as the government struggles to quell violence in the area.
Africa 5 days ago Sudanese military leader's son dies of injuries following a motorcycle crash in Turkey Mohammed Fattah Burhan Rahman, the son of Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah Burhan, has died at a hospital in Turkey's capital of Ankara after being severely injured in a motorcycle accident.
US 5 days ago Base housing US military entered by Russian troops in Niger, defense official says Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that hosts U.S. troops following a decision to expel U.S. forces, according to a U.S. defense official.