Zimbabwe, sole candidate from Africa, wins UN Security Council seat

Other countries that secured seats around the iconic horseshoe table are Austria, Portugal, Trinidad and Tobago, and Kyrgyzstan.

U.S. sanctions rebel commanders in Eastern DR Congo 

Suspected Ebola cases dropped sharply in DR Congo, says WHO 

Mr Lindmeier, “After laboratory tests, many of those cases were ruled out, with some found to be malaria, meningitis or other unrelated illnesses.”

Sexual violence one of most defining features of Sudan’s war: UN

The United Nations says sexual violence is one of the “most defining features” of Sudan’s war, now in its fourth year.

Nigeria, other African nations can generate $469 billion in annual revenue without raising tax: AfDB

Africa can unlock more than $469 billion in additional annual revenue without raising statutory tax rates, according to the African Development Bank.

U.S.-based Ghanaian Bright Boateng sentenced for role in HSTF multimillion-dollar money laundering case

Court records show that Boateng has an extensive criminal history, with more than 20 criminal convictions and more than 40 arrests.

University of Ghana advances public health, environmental policy in Africa

The University of Ghana says it is advancing public health and environmental policymaking across Africa through its Air Sensor Evaluation and Training.

Weapons looted during Libyan war found with terrorist groups in Nigeria: UN

The United Nations says some weapons looted during the Libyan conflict in 2011 have ended up in the hands of extremist groups in Nigeria.

ICE arrests African Habib Selah who married American woman after claiming asylum as gay

Mr Selah married a woman after entering the country while his asylum application as a gay man was pending, prompting authorities to arrest him.

Ruto apologises to Northern Kenya over years of marginalisation

He added that the marginalisation was never intended.