France to respect Burkina Faso’s request to withdraw troops within a month
France will respect the terms of Burkina Faso’s request to withdraw its forces from the West African country within a month, France’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday.
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Guinea worm disease could be second ever human illness to be eradicated
As cases fall, the condition that once affected millions of people in Africa and Asia could also be the first to be wiped out without medicinesThe number of cases of a painful and debilitating tropical illness fell last year to a record low, fuelling h…
Rwanda fires at Congolese jet accused of airspace violation as Pope prepares DRC visit
The Democratic Republic of Congo has accused Rwanda of an “act of war” after Kigali on Tuesday confirmed its forces had fired at a fighter jet from the DRC that had violated its airspace.
Eswatini: murder of pro-democracy activist prompts outrage
Fears security agencies may have been involved in shooting of Thulani Maseko in his home on SaturdayAuthorities in Eswatini have promised a full investigation of the murder of a leading pro-democracy activist amid widespread fears that state security a…
World Health Organization says doctor abducted in northern Mali
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that one of its doctors had been abducted in Mali, adding that the motivation behind an attack on his car was unclear.
Uganda inaugurates first commercial oil drilling programme in Lake Albert
Uganda is commissioning the first of its four planned oil drilling rigs and starts drilling the first production well this Tuesday – a key milestone for the country, as Kampala races to meet its target of first crude oil output in 2025.
French uranium mine leaves 20 million tonnes of radioactive waste in Niger
Niger’s northern town of Arlit has been left wallowing in 20 million tonnes of radioactive waste after a uranium mine run by French company Orano (formerly Areva) closed down. People living in the area are exposed to levels of radiation above the limi…
WHO urges action after cough syrups linked to more than 300 child deaths
Deaths in the Gambia, Indonesia and Uzbekistan due to kidney injury associated with contaminated medicines, the WHO saidThe World Health Organization has called for “immediate and concerted action” to protect children from contaminated medicines after …
Morocco votes to ‘reconsider’ ties with European Union
Moroccan lawmakers on Monday voted unanimously to review ties with the European Parliament, accusing it of meddling after a resolution that urged the kingdom to respect press freedom.
Cameroon denies seeking help to mediate separatist conflict after Canada pledges aid
The Cameroonian government said it “has not entrusted any foreign country or external entity with any role … to settle the crisis” but did not mention Canada.