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Australian professional golfer Jessica Bang dies at age eighteen///Ebola death toll reaches two thousand in Democratic Republic of the Congo///Forced Conscription Reports Emerge Across Ethiopia Oromia Region///Ebola outbreak reaches displacement camps in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo///United States Ambassador Condemns Israeli Settler Siege of West Bank Village///Turkey warns of radical measures if Israel rejects Gaza peace deal terms///Nigerian President Urged to Engage Niger Delta Leader for Reelection Campaign///Nigerian Security Forces Rescue Hundreds Held by Northwest Armed Groups///United Nations Condemns Armed Violence Following Civilian Deaths in South Sudan///South Korean Footballers Seek Schedule Shift Due to Rising Temperatures///Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids performs at World Cup final///Funding Shortfall Threatens Ebola Response Amid Rising Hunger in DR Congo///Australian professional golfer Jessica Bang dies at age eighteen///Ebola death toll reaches two thousand in Democratic Republic of the Congo///Forced Conscription Reports Emerge Across Ethiopia Oromia Region///Ebola outbreak reaches displacement camps in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo///United States Ambassador Condemns Israeli Settler Siege of West Bank Village///Turkey warns of radical measures if Israel rejects Gaza peace deal terms///Nigerian President Urged to Engage Niger Delta Leader for Reelection Campaign///Nigerian Security Forces Rescue Hundreds Held by Northwest Armed Groups///United Nations Condemns Armed Violence Following Civilian Deaths in South Sudan///South Korean Footballers Seek Schedule Shift Due to Rising Temperatures///Ugandan dance group Ghetto Kids performs at World Cup final///Funding Shortfall Threatens Ebola Response Amid Rising Hunger in DR Congo///
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Palestinian families in Qusra remain under settler siege for sixth day
Security

Palestinian families in Qusra remain under settler siege for sixth day

Residents in the West Bank village near Nablus report that Israeli settlers have cut off essential services and surrounded homes in an apparent attempt to seize property.

By Amara Diallo · Aug 07, 2026
United Nations Warns That Gold and Gum Arabic Fuel Sudan Conflict
Politics

United Nations Warns That Gold and Gum Arabic Fuel Sudan Conflict

The international body has identified natural resources and agricultural commodities as the primary financial drivers for the ongoing war between rival military factions in Sudan.

By Thandiwe Moyo · Aug 07, 2026
World Urban Forum adopts Baku Call to Action to address housing crisis
Business

World Urban Forum adopts Baku Call to Action to address housing crisis

The record-breaking gathering in Baku concluded with a new roadmap urging international stakeholders and governments to collaborate on sustainable housing solutions for billions of

By Kwame Osei · Aug 07, 2026
Global South innovators face funding barriers for healthcare and energy solutions
Business

Global South innovators face funding barriers for healthcare and energy solutions

Local entrepreneurs across Africa and the Global South continue to struggle with limited access to capital and market opportunities despite developing critical tools for global cha

By Fatima Zerhouni · Aug 07, 2026
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreads as Healthcare Workers Strike Over Pay
Health

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreads as Healthcare Workers Strike Over Pay

The World Health Organization warns that the virus is outpacing containment efforts while frontline staff in Ituri province have ceased work due to wage disputes.

By Daniel Okonkwo · Aug 07, 2026
United Nations pledges full support for Colombia earthquake relief efforts
Security

United Nations pledges full support for Colombia earthquake relief efforts

International agencies have committed to assisting national authorities in western Colombia as search and rescue operations continue following a significant seismic event in the re

By Amara Diallo · Aug 07, 2026
Zambia Electoral Commission halts presidential vote count following reports of violence
Politics

Zambia Electoral Commission halts presidential vote count following reports of violence

Officials in Lusaka suspended the tallying of ballots after alleged attacks on polling staff and the theft of marked voting papers during the national election process.

By Thandiwe Moyo · Aug 07, 2026
Democratic Republic of the Congo Opens New Ebola Treatment Centres
Health

Democratic Republic of the Congo Opens New Ebola Treatment Centres

New facilities backed by the United Nations have launched in eastern Congo as health authorities attempt to contain the largest recorded Ebola outbreak in the country's history.

By Kwame Osei · Aug 06, 2026
Liberian War Victims Support President Boakai Plan for Special Court
Politics

Liberian War Victims Support President Boakai Plan for Special Court

Survivors of Liberia's civil conflicts have formally endorsed the establishment of a War and Economic Crimes Court to address historical grievances and provide legal accountability

By Fatima Zerhouni · Aug 06, 2026
Concerns Raised Over Criminal Links Within South African Private Security Sector
Security

Concerns Raised Over Criminal Links Within South African Private Security Sector

A new report from the Institute for Security Studies highlights risks associated with criminal involvement in private security firms and the subsequent management of firearms.

By Daniel Okonkwo · Aug 06, 2026
Libyan National Army military intelligence chief killed in Benghazi car bombing
Security

Libyan National Army military intelligence chief killed in Benghazi car bombing

The assassination of Fawzi al-Mansouri in the eastern city of Benghazi has prompted new concerns regarding security stability within the territory controlled by commander Khalifa H

By Amara Diallo · Aug 06, 2026
Satellite data shows increased building destruction in Gaza following failed ceasefire
Politics

Satellite data shows increased building destruction in Gaza following failed ceasefire

New assessments from United Nations agencies indicate that structural damage in the Gaza Strip rose by nearly 10 per cent after a brief cessation of hostilities collapsed.

By Thandiwe Moyo · Aug 06, 2026
African Nations Demand Legally Binding Drought Management Treaty at COP17
Climate

African Nations Demand Legally Binding Drought Management Treaty at COP17

Nigeria and the African Group of Negotiators will seek increased climate financing and formal international instruments to combat desertification and land degradation during the up

By Kwame Osei · Aug 06, 2026
Escalating Military Clashes in Yemen Threaten Fragile Seven Year Truce
Security

Escalating Military Clashes in Yemen Threaten Fragile Seven Year Truce

The United Nations Security Council convened on Thursday to address rising tensions as missile strikes on Saudi Arabia and commercial shipping jeopardize the 2022 ceasefire agreeme

By Fatima Zerhouni · Aug 06, 2026
Zambian voters go to the polls as Hakainde Hichilema seeks reelection
Politics

Zambian voters go to the polls as Hakainde Hichilema seeks reelection

President Hakainde Hichilema faces a public test of his economic policies on Thursday as citizens across Zambia vote in a general election defined by cost-of-living concerns.

By Daniel Okonkwo · Aug 06, 2026
Culture

Entrepreneurial Printers Drove the Rise of Yoruba Language Media in Lagos

During the 1910s and 1920s, local publishers in colonial Nigeria established a vibrant market for Yoruba-language print media to meet growing demand from indigenous readers.

By Amara Diallo · Aug 06, 2026
Security

Tanker sustained minor damage in drone attack near Strait of Hormuz

A commercial vessel transiting through the strategic Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unmanned aerial vehicle on Thursday, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation

By Thandiwe Moyo · Aug 05, 2026
South African Singer Tyla Cancels Lagos Performance Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Culture

South African Singer Tyla Cancels Lagos Performance Amid Diplomatic Tensions

The South African artist removed a planned Nigeria date from her international tour schedule following calls from Nigerians to cancel the event over regional migration disputes.

By Kwame Osei · Aug 05, 2026
Politics

Zimbabwe Constitutional Court Refers Abortion Law Challenge Back to Lower Court

The nation's highest court has nullified a previous High Court ruling that declared sections of Zimbabwe's abortion legislation unconstitutional, citing procedural failures by gove

By Fatima Zerhouni · Aug 05, 2026
Prosecution evidence links South African special forces to detective's death
Security

Prosecution evidence links South African special forces to detective's death

Court documents obtained by BBC Africa provide evidence that eight members of the nation's special forces were involved in the shooting of high-ranking detective Frans Mathipa.

By Daniel Okonkwo · Aug 05, 2026
United States Central Command Rejects Reports of Fatalities on Aircraft Carrier
Security

United States Central Command Rejects Reports of Fatalities on Aircraft Carrier

Military officials have dismissed claims that several service members died during a brawl aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln while the vessel was deployed in the Middle East region.

By Amara Diallo · Aug 05, 2026
South African textile industry faces labor shortages following migrant worker exodus
Business

South African textile industry faces labor shortages following migrant worker exodus

Factory owners in the manufacturing hub of Newcastle report significant staffing vacancies after thousands of foreign employees fled the country during recent xenophobic unrest.

By Thandiwe Moyo · Aug 05, 2026
Sport

Tanzid Hasan hits century as Bangladesh take lead in Australia

The opening batsman became the first Bangladeshi to score a Test century on Australian soil as the tourists reached a dominant position on the second day.

By Kwame Osei · Aug 05, 2026
Mali President pardons French embassy official serving twenty year prison sentence
Politics

Mali President pardons French embassy official serving twenty year prison sentence

President Assimi Goïta has granted a pardon to Yann Vézilier, a French national previously convicted of participating in a plot to destabilize the military-led West African nation.

By Fatima Zerhouni · Aug 05, 2026
African football federations weigh support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino
Sport

African football federations weigh support for FIFA President Gianni Infantino

The Confederation of African Football has not yet declared a formal position regarding the leadership of Gianni Infantino as member nations evaluate their current standing.

By Daniel Okonkwo · Aug 05, 2026
Security

Mozambican Authorities Seize Large Shipment of Fentanyl at Maputo International Airport

The National Criminal Investigation Service intercepted 1.4 tons of the synthetic opioid at the capital's main airport terminal as part of an operation against illegal narcotics.

By Amara Diallo · Aug 04, 2026
Nigeria Set to Miss Women's World Cup After Playoff Defeats
Sport

Nigeria Set to Miss Women's World Cup After Playoff Defeats

South Africa and Ghana have secured their places in the inter-confederation qualifiers for the 2027 tournament, while the Super Falcons face their first ever absence from the world

By Thandiwe Moyo · Aug 04, 2026
Politics

Protests in Serbia transform into broad social movement following railway tragedy

A year after a railway station canopy collapse in Valjevo killed 16 people, the resulting student-led demonstrations have evolved into a wider campaign for social change.

By Kwame Osei · Aug 04, 2026
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo preceded official declaration by three months
Health

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo preceded official declaration by three months

Genetic sequencing from the World Health Organization indicates the current health emergency began months earlier than initially suspected, while Zambia prepares for upcoming presi

By Fatima Zerhouni · Aug 04, 2026
Ebola mortality in Democratic Republic of the Congo rises as patients avoid clinics
Health

Ebola mortality in Democratic Republic of the Congo rises as patients avoid clinics

The World Health Organization is shifting its response strategy as more than 1,900 people have died in an outbreak where the majority of fatalities occur outside medical facilities

By Daniel Okonkwo · Aug 04, 2026