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More than 40 killed in Liberia gas tanker blast The death toll from an oil tanker explosion in central Liberia has risen to more than 40, the country's chief medical officer said Thursday.

Death toll rises in central Nigeria attacks The death toll from a series of attacks on villages in central Nigeria has climbed to almost 200, local authorities said Wednesday (December 27), as survivors began to bury the dead.

Chad votes for referendum on new constitution in step towards civilian rule Chad voters go to the polls on Sunday for a referendum on a new constitution, in a key step towards elections and the return of civilian rule promised, but postponed, by the ruling military junta.

EU and Kenya sign 'historic' partnership to boost investment, trade Kenya and the European Union on Monday signed a long-negotiated trade agreement to increase the flow of goods between the two markets, as Brussels pursues stronger economic ties with Africa.

Deadly explosion at fuel depot rocks Guinea capital Conakry At least eight people were killed and 84 injured following a blast at an oil terminal in Guinea's capital Conakry early on Monday, a senior police officer said.

Egypt's Sisi wins re-election by landslide in presidential vote Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who has ruled with an unquestioned grip for the past nine years, won reelection to a third, six-year term in office, election authorities announced Monday. Sisi recorded a landslide victory...

Explosion at Guinea fuel depot kills 13 people An explosion at Guinea's main oil terminal in Conakry has killed 13 people, injuring scores more. The fire has been largely contained, but concerns over fuel shortages have prompted residents to besiege gas stations nearby. Plus, candidates make one...

UN set to launch gradual withdrawal of peacekeepers from DR Congo The UN Security Council is expected on Tuesday to accede to a demand from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and launch a gradual withdrawal of peacekeepers, starting later this month.

Thousands deployed across DR Congo to monitor polling stations during presidential poll Congolese civil society groups and regional organisations including the African Union are planning to send thousands of observers to monitor polling stations across the Democratic Republic of the Congo ahead...

Campaigning against child marriage in Malawi: An uphill battle If you are a little girl growing up in Malawi, the UN estimates there is an almost 50 percent chance that you will be married before you reach the age of 18. There is even an almost 10 percent chance that you will be married by the...

Tens of thousands of observers deployed ahead of DR Congo vote Poll are set to open this Wednesday in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Tens of thousands of observers will be monitoring the electoral process.

Death toll rises after explosion and fire at Guinea fuel depot Foreign rescue and aid workers, along with the UN and volunteers, rallied Tuesday to help victims of the explosion and fire at Guinea's main oil depot on Monday that killed 18 people, injured 212 others and prompted concerns about...

Polls open in high-stakes DR Congo election after fraught campaign Polling stations opened Wednesday in a high-stakes Democratic Republic of Congo general election pitting the incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi against a fragmented opposition, as much of the east of the country is mired in...

DR Congo election offers little hope for residents of Kinshasa slum DR Congo voters head to the polls Wednesday to elect a new president even as authorities scramble to finalise preparations in an election facing steep logistical and security challenges. Some 44 million people are eligible to...

Cash-strapped Congolese eye deep inequalities ahead of elections Five years after graduating with a diploma in computer network maintenance, Georges Bamue, 27, still navigates the streets of Democratic Republic of Congo's capital as a motorcycle taxi rider, unable to find a job or raise enough...

Congolese voters face delays at polls amid logistical challenges People in the Democratic Republic of Congo were voting Wednesday in a high-stakes election pitting the incumbent President Felix Tshisekedi against a fragmented opposition, whose leaders denounced "chaos" and "irregularities". The...

DR Congo elections: Voting marred by delays Presidential, parliamentary, provincial and municipal elections opened on Wednesday in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Lengthy delays forced officials to extend the voting process, and polling stations that were not able to open on Wednesday will...

Guinea-Bissau appoints new PM after last month's 'attempted coup' Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embalo on Wednesday replaced his prime minister, tasking his replacement with waging war on corruption, after what he described as last month's "attempted coup".

DR Congo votes for second day in election marred by delays Congo was wrapping up its second day of voting Thursday after a chaotic rollout and lengthy delays forced officials to extend the balloting in the general election. The problems drew criticism from some opposition candidates as concerns...

France plans to close Niger embassy, diplomatic sources say France is planning to close its embassy in Niger for an indefinite period as it is unable to carry out diplomatic tasks due to restrictions imposed by the ruling junta, a French embassy letter to its Niger staff dated Tuesday and seen...