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Brazil election puts foreign policy in focus, Attuch says
A Brazilian journalist says the presidential runoff could shape Brazil’s ties with China, the US and the wider Global S…
Ethiopia steps up Ebola preparedness
Ethiopia strengthens Ebola screening and surveillance as Kenya confirms eight cases of the virus.
Zambia and IAEA deepen nuclear cooperation
Zambia and the IAEA seek closer cooperation on cancer treatment, radiation medicine and nuclear energy development.
Magnitude-6.9 earthquake strikes Russia’s Kamchatka
A magnitude-6.9 earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, with tremors reported in nearby communities and no tsun…
Iraq approves 11 ministers after five-month deadlock
Iraq's parliament has approved three deputy prime ministers and 11 ministers after months of political deadlock, comple…
Five killed in attack on Yemen palace
Five people were killed and 16 injured in a Houthi attack on Yemen's presidential palace compound in Aden, according to…
El Gouna Film Festival opens with 77 films
Egypt's El Gouna Film Festival has opened its ninth edition, bringing international films, industry programmes and Pale…
South Africa calls for restraint in Red Sea
South Africa has urged restraint and a UN-led political process to end the Yemen conflict amid renewed attacks in the R…
Eritrea asks AU to restore its representation
Eritrea has asked the African Union to restore its representation at the organisation's headquarters after Ethiopia exp…
WHO, Africa CDC urge action on Ebola misinformation
WHO and Africa CDC are calling for accurate public information and stronger regional cooperation to help contain Ebola…
Mauritius lifts curfew after unrest
Mauritius has lifted an overnight curfew imposed after unrest linked to a police shooting, with authorities reporting a…
Ethiopia reintegrates 92,000 former combatants
Ethiopia says more than 92,000 former combatants have returned to civilian life as authorities prepare to expand rehabi…
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