(EA) leaders to break Burundi’s political deadlock
East African leaders will hold a summit in Tanzania on May 13 aimed at breaking the political deadlock in
Distance running legend Haile Gebrselassie retires
Distance running legend Haile Gebrselassie announced his retirement from competitive running after finishing 16th at the Great Manchester Run,
Africa Presidents react to Burundi protests
Burundi has had an impact on the entire region. Neighbouring Rwanda has been especially hard hit, with thousands of Burundian
South Africa opposition elects first black leader Mmusi Maimane
South Africa’s official opposition Democratic Alliance party has elected its first black leader at its congress starting. Mmusi
EU draws up plans for military attacks on Libya targets to stop migrant boats
The European Union has drawn up plans for military attacks in Libya to try to curb the influx of migrants
South Africa President Jacob Zuma meets Russia President Vladimir Putin
South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma at the weekend met with Russian President Vladimir Putin – during World War Two Victory
A mother who wants to give birth to her own daughter’s baby
A 59 year old woman attempting to use her dead daughter’s eggs to become pregnant with her own grandchild said
Burundi government orders barricades to be removed
Police barricades are coming down today following weeks of protests. Government at the weekend ordered an immediate end to demonstrations
Ebola: Nurse narrates her experience in an Ebola Treatment Unit
Liberia has officially been declared Ebola-free. The World Health Organisation made the announcement after the West African country went 42
Thousands flee South Sudan, humanitarian organizations withdraw staff
Tens of thousands of people have fled fierce fighting in South Sudan’s northern Unity State and humanitarian organisations have withdrawn