Red Cross says Congo Ebola epidemic yet to peak, may last a year
A Red Cross official said on Tuesday that the Ebola epidemic in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo had not yet peaked, and could last for a year. Over 800... Read more.
Oil falls as markets weigh return of supply, US-Iran peace deal
Oil prices extended losses on Tuesday, as markets weighed prospects for a resumption of supply through the key Strait of Hormuz against shaky physical market drivers... Read more.
African migrants with deep roots in South Africa flee xenophobic attacks
When 33-year-old Princess Adjei set up her hair salon in downtown Durban in November, she had lived in South Africa since moving from Ghana as a toddler; there was... Read more.
Attacks on migrants hurt South Africa’s image abroad, says minister Mmamoloko Kubayi
A surge in attacks on foreign nationals in South Africa is damaging the country’s global image and fuelling a backlash against businesses and artists, the... Read more.
Former Bafana Bafana coach set to head into World Cup record books
Carlos Queiroz is still one tournament short of matching the record for coaching at the World Cup, but the 73-year-old will still enter the record books this week.... Read more.
Oil hits three-month low as US, Iran reach peace deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices slipped to a three-month low on Monday after US President Donald Trump and Iran’s deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal... Read more.
Soccer-Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full Fifa fee
MIAMI – Somali soccer referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was denied entry into the US to officiate at the World Cup, will be paid his full tournament fee.... Read more.
Al Qaeda-linked militants curb their brutality in seized Malian territory
DAKAR – The meetings have become routine. Every few months, jihadists in Mali affiliated with al-Qaeda summon the men of Poutchi to a mud-brick mosque... Read more.
US deports Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, lawyer says
DAKAR – The US has deported an Iranian pro-democracy activist to Central African Republic, her lawyer said at the weekend, describing it as a “super... Read more.
LinkedIn led Lopes on World Cup adventure with Cape Verde
When Roberto Lopes was originally contacted by the Cape Verdean football association on LinkedIn, he did what many people do with unsolicited messages on the professional... Read more.
