African slum map paints the real picture of urban poverty
The first digital map of Africa showing the sprawling slums was launched Wednesday by urban scientists in the hopes of
Leader of South Africa’s biggest opposition party resigns
The leader of South Africa’s biggest opposition party has resigned, citing difficulties making the traditionally white liberal party appeal to
7 dead in Egypt after chaotic day of heavy rains and flooding
At least seven people, including three children, were killed in Egypt’s Nile Delta and Sinai regions, authorities said Wednesday after
Russia signs deal to supply Niger with 12 military helicopters
Russia and Niger signed a deal on Wednesday that will see Moscow supply Niamey with 12 Mi-35 attack helicopters a
Lion Air families told 737 MAX design flaws linked to deadly crash
According to a report that is scheduled to be released officially this Friday,mechanical and design issues contributed to the crash
UN says 1st local polio case found in Zambia since 1995
The World Health Organization says Zambia has reported its first local case of polio since 1995, in a 2-year-old boy
Kais Saied sworn in as Tunisia President
Mohamed Ennaceur, who served Tunisia’s acting president before the election, has hailed the country’s smooth transition of power after Kais
Morocco air traffic controllers threaten partial strike
Moroccan ground-based air traffic controllers have announced a 15 day partial strike set for Wednesday, October 30. In a statement
More than 100 elephants die in suspected anthrax outbreak
More than 100 elephants in Botswana have died in the past two months partly because of a suspected anthrax outbreak
Burundi security forces kill 14 armed men plotting attack
Security forces in Burundi have killed at least 14 armed men who planned to launch an attack in the country’s