Ebola death toll rises to 5,177: WHO
The World Health Organization said Friday that 5,177 people had so far died of Ebola across eight countries, out of a total 14,413 cases of infection.
Algerian President Bouteflika 'hospitalised in France'
Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 77, has been admitted to hospital in the southeastern French town of Grenoble, a French government source told AFP.
Ghanaian journalist wins first African Fact-Checking Awards
Video journalist Edem Srem and his team from MultiTvWorld in Ghana won the first-ever African Fact-Checking Awards.
IMF says Madagascar economy on the mend
Madagascar's economy is showing signs of recovery, although spending in key sectors like health and education remain under pressure.
Ebola death toll hits 4,960: WHO
The World Health Organization said that 13,268 people had been infected with Ebola across eight countries, and 4,960 of them had died.
Burkina crisis deepens as opposition walks out of talks
The crisis in Burkina Faso deepened after the opposition stormed out of talks on a transition government at the inclusion of supporters of deposed president Blaise Compaore.
EU calls on Burkina military to respect rights, peaceful protests
The European Union called on the Burkina Faso military to respect the fundamental rights of the people, including to peaceful protest.
Tropical Storm Hanna forms off Nicaragua, Honduras coasts
Nicaragua and Honduras were bracing for severe weather after Tropical Storm Hanna formed off the Caribbean coast.
Steenkamp was about to leave Pistorius: mother
The mother of Oscar Pistorius's girlfriend believes that her daughter was about to leave the disgraced athlete when he shot her dead.
Obama hails 'milestone' Tunisia vote
Barack Obama hailed a milestone after Tunisians voted in an election seen as pivotal to establishing democracy.
Guinea offers $10,000 to families of health workers killed by Ebola
The families of every Guinean health worker who has died in the Ebola outbreak will be compensated for their loss with $10,000.
Pistorius sentenced to five years jail for killing girlfriend
South African Paralympian star sprinter Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday for the killing of his girlfriend last year.
Canada to double UN contribution to fight Ebola
Canada has promised to double its financial contribution to the United Nations' fight against Ebola in West Africa.
Ebola 'most serious' health emergency in years: leaders
The Ebola epidemic is "the most serious international public health emergency in recent years," British, US, French, German and Italian leaders agreed.
Mozambicans pick president in test for long-ruling Frelimo
Mozambique heads to the polls a tough test for Frelimo, the party that has ruled the resource-rich country since independence in 1975.
Mandela's ex-wife files suit disputing his will
Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie Madikizela Mandela Tuesday filed court papers challenging the late statesman's will.
Ebola claims another victim -- African economies
The Ebola virus is claiming a new victim: the economies of what are already some of the world's poorest countries,
Ebola toll passes 4,000 as fears grow worldwide
The death toll from Ebola has passed 4,000, the World Health Organization said.
Dalai Lama row puts ANC on collision course with history
Dalai Lama asked for a visa to attend next week's first ever summit of Nobel laureates in Africa, Zuma's government demurred and the Tibetan cancelled his trip.
Funeral held for nine Niger peacekeepers killed in Mali
Nine UN peacekeepers killed last week in Mali were buried in the Niger capital Niamey.
