Central African Republic
C. Africa Violence Forces 88,000 People To Flee Homes In May
Surging violence in Central African Republic has killed hundreds and forced some 88,000 people to flee their homes...
Spectre of Terror Raids Overshadows C. African Town
They were attacked by "drugged, drunk and uncontrollable" armed men, and now the residents of a Central African town...
DR Congo Authorises Trial of Experimental Ebola Vaccine
The Democratic Republic of Congo has approved using an experimental Ebola vaccine to combat an outbreak of the virus in...
UN Honours 2 Ghanaian Peacekeepers Posthumously
The United Nations has posthumously conferred its highest awards, the Dag Hammarskjold Medals on two Ghanaian...
Cannes Satire Takes Jab At African ‘witchcraft’ Accusations
Being accused of witchcraft is no laughing matter in Africa -- but movie director Rungano Nyoni decided a dose of...
ICC Prosecutor Says C. Africa Bloodshed ‘must Stop Now’
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor on Tuesday called for an immediate halt to the renewed sectarian...
UN To Honour Two Ghanaian Peacekeepers Posthumously
Two fallen peacekeepers from Ghana will be honoured at the United Nations Headquarters on Wednesday, 24 May, to mark...
Uganda Halts Hunt For LRA Warlord
Sweat soaks into the bright red neckerchiefs of the soldiers slouching to attention on a steamy parade ground deep in...
US and UK Far From Top 10 In Global Health Rankings
The US and UK lagged far behind other leading nations in a new global healthcare report. Although both nations are seen...
Which Countries Have the Best Healthcare?
Neither Canada nor Japan cracked the top 10, and the United States finished a dismal 35th, according to a much...
UN Worried By New Heavy Weapons In C. Africa
A recent attack targeting UN peacekeepers in the Central African Republic was carried out with heavy weapons that have...
WHO Eyes Vaccine Trial For Ebola-Hit DR Congo
An unlicenced Ebola vaccine could soon be tested in a remote region of the Democratic Republic of Congo hit by an...
HRW Denounces Rape By Ugandan Troops In C. Africa
Ugandan troops deployed in eastern Central African Republic to fight Ugandan rebels have sexually abused local women...
South Sudanese Refugees Need $1.4 Bn This Year
The United Nations said Monday that $1.4 billion (1.3 billion euros) was needed this year alone to help the nearly two...
Civilians, Peacekeepers Killed In CAR
Armed militias targeting Muslims in the remote Central African Republic town of Bangassou in recent days have killed up...
Ebola In DR Congo’s Isolated Far North A Logistical Challenge
An Ebola outbreak in a remote region in DR Congo's far north poses a logistical challenge for doctors and aid workers...
Ebola Outbreak Declared After Three Die In DR Congo
An Ebola outbreak has been declared in the northeast region of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The World Health...
Ebola Outbreak Declared In Northeast DR Congo
An Ebola outbreak has been declared in northeast Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said...
Fifth UN Peacekeeper Found Dead After C. Africa Attack
Another UN peacekeeper has been found dead in the Central African Republic, bringing to five the toll from an attack...