UK pledges additional £50 million to help contain Ebola outbreak in Congo
Sept 1 (Reuters) - Britain said on Tuesday it would provide more than £50 million ($67.56 million) in new funding to support efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak... Read more.
More than 6,000 people infected with Ebola in Congo – govt
DAKAR, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has passed the 6,000 mark, government data showed on Monday. The... Read more.
UN committee says countries must consider reparations for slave trade
By Emma Farge GENEVA, Aug 31 (Reuters) - A U.N. committee said countries are legally obliged to consider reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and take other... Read more.
Oil rises as US, Iran resume military attacks
By Enes Tunagur LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Oil prices were trading nearly 2% higher on Monday after the U.S. attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and... Read more.
Niger says it has regained control of airbase after soldiers mutiny
NIAMEY: Niger said it had regained control of a key military airbase in the capital Niamey after an attack by mutinous soldiers on Saturday, in the latest challenge... Read more.
Libya rivals agree roadmap for elections within 24 months at UN-led talks
TRIPOLI: Representatives of Libya’s rival political parties signed an agreement today on holding long-delayed national elections within two years to resolve... Read more.
Moody’s revises Nigeria’s outlook to ‘positive’
Moody’s has revised Nigeria’s outlook to “positive” from “stable”, citing the country’s improved ability to withstand external... Read more.
Rival factions stand off in Niger capital after mutineers attack airport, presidency
NIAMEY: Mutinous soldiers in Niger attacked the airport and the presidency in the capital, Niamey, early on Saturday, triggering hours of gunfire and explosions... Read more.
Zambian opposition leader Mundubile charged with treason, lawyer says
LUSAKA: Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile was charged with treason on Saturday, his lawyer says. “Mr Brian Mundubile and his running mate, Mr Makebi... Read more.
Six months of war: How the Middle East conflict has shaped financial markets
By Karin Strohecker and Marc Jones LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Friday marks six months since the U.S. and Israeli bombing of Iran triggered a conflict that has disrupted... Read more.
