Africa

2 Kenyan officers killed in al-Shabab bomb attack near Somalia border

2 Kenyan officers killed in al-Shabab bomb attack near Somalia border

Border Patrol Unit vehicle hit roadside explosive on Liboi-Kulan road in Garissa County, police say

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US to give Zambia $1.5B in new health sector grant for next five years
17.11.2025

US to give Zambia $1.5B in new health sector grant for next five years

'I am proud to announce that Zambia is one of the 16 out of 54 countries in Africa to partner with the United States government in pursuit of improved global health,' says health minister

Gunmen kidnap 25 schoolgirls in Nigeria, kill vice principal, security guard for resisting
17.11.2025

Gunmen kidnap 25 schoolgirls in Nigeria, kill vice principal, security guard for resisting

Government Girls' Comprehensive Secondary School in Maga, northwestern Kebbi State, was attacked by unknown gunmen as security forces launched search in nearby jungle to recover girl students, locals and police tell Anadolu

DR Congo minister, 19 others survive as their plane caught fire after veering off runway
17.11.2025

DR Congo minister, 19 others survive as their plane caught fire after veering off runway

'The aircraft was flying from the capital, Kinshasa, when it ran off the runway during landing at Kolwezi airport in Lualaba province,' says official

At least 32 dead in DR Congo after bridge at copper mine collapses
17.11.2025

At least 32 dead in DR Congo after bridge at copper mine collapses

‘Hasty crossing of the diggers’ over makeshift bridge caused collapse, says provincial interior minister

South Africa moves to revive nuclear power projects, ramp up research
16.11.2025

South Africa moves to revive nuclear power projects, ramp up research

‘As a country, we say we are not going to be left behind,’ says energy minister