Egyptian security forces allegedly torture, detain children in direct violation of law
The report titled “No one cared he was a child: Egyptian Security Forces’ Abuse of Children in Detention” claims 20 children aged 12-17 were arrested and abused by forces
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Coronavirus provides unexpected boost for Kenyan fishermen
The coronavirus has slowed Chinese imports
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In the shadow of Ebola and Covid-19, measles rips through Congo
Malnutrition and poorly-trained health workers make the vaccine, normally 85% effective, less efficient
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Measles vaccine drive aims to protect 45 million children in Africa, Asia
The aim is to reach some 45 million children in six months
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Mali president dismisses coup speculation
Keita said lessons would be learned after 38 soldiers were killed in two attacks.
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Egypt urges mediation in 'deadlocked' Nile dam talks
Egypt is concerned the huge dam will severely reduce its water supplies.
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Gunmen kill eight and injure 18 in Rwanda
The attack took place in Musanze district which attracts tourists because of its Volcanoes National Park and its mountain gorillas.
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Seven migrants drown after boat capsizes off Morocco's Atlantic coast
The incident reflects a growing trend in illegal migration to Spain from the Atlantic coast.
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After 10 years, U.N. urges justice for Guinea stadium massacre
More than 100 women were raped by troops during a massive opposition protest in a stadium in the capital Conakry.
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To flee or to die: Life in Jihadi-controlled Burkina Faso remains hard
More than 580 people have been killed since the insurgency spilled over from neighbouring Mali.
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Cyril Ramaphosa's ANC wins closely-watched South Africa poll with absolute majority
The results, published by the electoral commission, are the party's worst national showing since Nelson Mandela led it to victory in the first multi-racial polls after apartheid ended in 1994.
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Watch: Sudan's singing protester Alaa Salah who fights for people
Salah said she does not come from a political background, and took to the streets to fight for a better Sudan.
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India ups its aid for cyclone-ravaged Mozambique
The 3 Indian Navy ships so far have been able to rescue 192 people & provide medical assistance to 1381 persons in medical camps.
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Greek man saved from Ethiopian Airlines crash by being two minutes late, calls it 'my lucky day'
The airport authorities explained that they wanted to question him because he was the only passenger booked onto the doomed flight who wasn't on board.
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Ethiopian Airlines flight en route to Kenya crashes with over 150 on board
Abiy Ahmed's official Twitter account expressed condolences to families of those lost in an Ethiopian airline`s flight to Nairobi, without giving details.
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