Africa
Ethiopia confirms three deaths in new Marburg virus outbreak
Three additional fatalities are being investigated for a possible connection to the disease.
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Africa
Nigeria: Families in agony as gunmen abduct 25 schoolgirls, killing a staff member
Gunmen attacked a high school in northwestern Nigeria before dawn on Monday, abducting 25 schoolgirls and killing at least one staff member, in a tragic incident that has left communities and families devastated.
Africa
UN seeks to expand presence in Sudan as violence intensifies
"The UN is a ship that was not built to stay in the harbor," UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said Monday, urging a dramatic expansion of UN presence in Sudan as violence intensifies in Darfur.
Africa
Gunmen abduct 25 schoolgirls in northwestern Nigeria
The attack took place before dawn on Monday. Gunmen also killed the school's vice principal.
Africa
Ethiopia confirms three deaths in new Marburg virus outbreak
Three additional fatalities are being investigated for a possible connection to the disease.
Africa
Nigeria: Families in agony as gunmen abduct 25 schoolgirls, killing a staff member
Gunmen attacked a high school in northwestern Nigeria before dawn on Monday, abducting 25 schoolgirls and killing at least one staff member, in a tragic incident that has left communities and families devastated.
Africa
UN seeks to expand presence in Sudan as violence intensifies
"The UN is a ship that was not built to stay in the harbor," UN humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher said Monday, urging a dramatic expansion of UN presence in Sudan as violence intensifies in Darfur.
Africa
Tanzanian president appoints daughter and son-in-law to cabinet
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed her daughter and son-in-law to key government positions.
Africa
Tanzanian president appoints daughter and son-in-law to cabinet
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has appointed her daughter and son-in-law to key government positions.
Africa
What to know about abductions of schoolchildren in Nigeria
Kidnappers in the past have included the Boko Haram insurgency that carried out the mass abduction of 276 Chibok schoolgirls over a decade ago, bringing the extremist group to global attention. But groups of bandits are also active.
Africa
PSG and Mbappé face off in court over unpaid wage dispute
The legal dispute between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappé escalated on Monday, with both sides making colossal financial demands.
Africa
Trump Administration launches “FIFA Pass” to fast-track World Cup travelers
The Trump administration has announced a new fast-track system to help international fans enter the United States for next year’s World Cup.