Nigeria's Mysterious Epidemic Linked To Contaminated Alcohol And Methanol Poisoning, Not Ebola
The strange disease was traced back to youth in a small community in western Nigeria who consumed local gin, "ogogoro," mixed with herbs.
South Africa Xenophobia 2015: National Defense Force Deployed To Johannesburg Amid Growing Anti-Immigrant Violence
Soldiers from the South African National Defense Force are expected to arrive in the township of Alexandra in Johannesburg by 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Sudan Elections 2015: Ruling National Congress Party Admits Low Voter Turnout After Government Dismissed Remarks About Poor Participation
Sudan's ruling National Congress Party attributed the low voter turnout to the nation's old electoral register, which still has names of the dead.
South Africa Xenophobia 2015: Nigeria To Begin Evacuating Citizens From Durban, Johannesburg And Other Cities As Death Toll Rises
The Nigerian government will start evacuating citizens from Durban, Johannesburg and other hot spots in South Africa where xenophobic violence has spread.
Pope Francis, European Rabbis Discuss Anti-Semitism, Radical Islamist Attacks Against Christians
The meeting marked the first time a delegation from the Conference of European Rabbis was received at the Vatican.
Nigeria Elections 2015: Goodluck Jonathan Denies Spending Over $10 Billion To Win Votes
The outgoing president’s spokesman, Reuban Abatai, said the allegations were “mischievous, false and embarrassing.”
South Africa Xenophobia 2015: Zambia Radio Station Stops Playing South African Music Amid Durban Violence And Concerns About Revenge Attacks
Xenophobic violence in KwaZulu-Natal province prompts reactions in Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique and Kenya as well.
Sudan Elections 2015: Controversy Over Low Voter Turnout As Tallying Begins
Widespread apathy and calls by the opposition to boycott the polls may be why only one-third of voters participated.
Italian Navy Retakes Fishing Trawler From Suspected Pirates Near Libya In Mediterranean Sea
Defense ministry officials say Libyan security forces likely approached the vessel, but a Sicilian fishing trade group believes otherwise.
Burundi Elections 2015: Burundians Protest Against President Pierre Nkurunziza Running For Re-Election, Thousands Flee Violence
President Pierre Nkurunziza is running for a third term, despite the constitution stating a president can only be elected twice.
Ethiopia's Massive Gilgel Gibe III Hydropower Dam Project Linked To Severe Hunger By Indigenous Kwegu Tribe, UN Investigating
Food and water have been scarce along the Omo River since work began on the Gilgel Gibe III project. The U.N. plans an assessment.
Nigeria Hit With Mysterious Epidemic In Ondo State, More Deadly Than Ebola: Report
At least 14 people in a community in Ondo state have died from the strange disease in the last 10 days. The World Health Organization and others are investigating.
Boko Haram In Nigeria: President Goodluck Jonathan Rejects Help From UN Forces To Fight Insurgency
Outgoing President Goodluck Jonathan said Thursday that the Nigerian army has recaptured most of the territory seized by Boko Haram in the northeast.
Syria Independence Day 2015 Facts: Syrians Celebrate Freedom From Foreign Rule Amid Civil War
Syria will celebrate 69 years of independence from foreign rule on Thursday, but the Arab country is still besieged by a civil war.
Nigeria's Election-Related Killings In Rivers State To Be Probed By Commission
The outgoing Rivers governor inaugurated a nine-member commission to probe the politically motivated killings in the southeast state during the elections.
South Africa Xenophobia 2015: Amid Durban Violence, Malawi, Nigeria, Kenya Call For Evacuation Of Nationals
Malawi, Nigeria and Kenya are calling for the evacuation of their nationals amid continuing attacks in the city of Durban.
After Piracy Crisis, Somalia Battles Al Shabab, Unemployment, Hunger And An Ineffective Government
Some 80 percent of Somalis living in urban areas are currently unemployed and there are few legal options for them to make money.
African Cell Phone Use: Sub-Saharan Africa Sees Surge In Mobile Ownership, Study Finds
A new study found cell phones are now as common in South Africa and Nigeria as they are in the United States, but landline telephones are rare.
Ebola Survivors Urged To Practice Safe Sex After Virus Detected In Semen Six Months Later
Traces of the virus were found in a man's semen six months after he was declared infection-free, the World Health Organization said.
Nigeria First Female Governor: During Elections 2015, Taraba State Falls Short To Elect Aisha Al-Hassan
Many had hoped "Mama Taraba" would make history in a state election, but she ultimately lost at the polls.
Nigeria Gubernatorial Elections 2015: Supreme Court Sacks APC Lawsuit Against Ayo Fayose
Ekiti state governor Ayo Fayose is no stranger to legal challenges by the opposition party, the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Nigeria Chibok Kidnapping Update: One Year After Bring Back Our Girls Campaign, Still No Sign Of Missing Students
Government search efforts have been unsuccessful despite a global social media campaign and pleas from international leaders.
Nigeria Gubernatorial Election 2015 Declared Inconclusive In Imo State
This is the second time Nigeria's election commission has declared the gubernatorial election in the southeast state inconclusive due to irregularities.
China Buys Powerful Military Weapon From Russia: New S-400 Triumf Air Defense Systems Designed To Shoot Down Any Enemy Aerial Target
The S-400 Triumf can shoot down any aerial target, including stealth aircraft, helicopters, drones and ballistic missiles.
Eddie Murphy Funny Clips: Comedian To Receive Mark Twain Prize For American Humor
The 18th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor will be awarded to Eddie Murphy in October. Here are some of Murphy's funniest clips.
ISIS Stones Gay Man To Death In Syria, Where Homosexuality Is Criminal
"Many gay men there face a double threat: They're being persecuted by the Syrian army and by militant groups."
Nigeria Elections 2015 Considered 'Peaceful' Despite Rising Death Toll And Violence
In the African country, "unfortunately, they are more tolerant of some deaths than we would be in the U.S," an observer said.
ISIS Recruitment 2015: Zambia Muslims Warn Youth Of Islamic State Efforts To Radicalize Zambians
“It does not pay to join these groups terrorizing innocent people,” the president of the Islamic Supreme Council of Zambia said.
Amid Nigeria Gubernatorial Elections 2015, Peoples Democratic Party Defections Stir Fears About Limited Democracy
"Those defecting from the PDP, based on the outcome of the presidential and national assembly elections, lack principles of integrity and morality. They are indeed stomach politicians.”
Nigeria Elections 2015: Gubernatorial Contests Could Make Or Break Fragile Democracy
After losing national elections, the Peoples Democratic Party must win state-level races Saturday -- or face possible collapse.
