Africa
Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda
Health Minister Muhammad Ali Pate told the public broadcaster that the female patient had traveled from Uganda in East Africa.
Doomsday preacher convicted of mass murder of 190 children, starvation deaths in Kenya cult case
Attack on convoy in Nigeria's Borno kills 15, soldiers say
Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case as regional outbreak spreads
US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
The Iranians include two women who face potential torture and persecution if they are forced to go back to Iran, their lawyer, Emily Trostle, said.
Uganda should reconsider Congo border closure over Ebola, WHO's Tedros says
The outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the WHO.
Dozens kidnapped in northwest Nigeria after bandits invite them to talks
According to police statements, the victims were meeting relatives of a bandit leader in an attempt to broker peace and ease restrictions on movement imposed on the community.
Health Ministry prepares Israel’s hospitals in event of Ebola case amid Central Africa outbreak
The ministry believes that the risk of an Ebola outbreak in Israel remains low, but has started preparations in the event that someone suspected to be infected arrives in the country.
Nigerian forces rescue hundreds of abductees held by Boko Haram
The rescue operation was carried out by a joint task force that includes special forces, who forced JAS fighters to abandon their positions, the military said.
'Many' Iranian, African journalists denied visas to cover FIFA World Cup in US - report
Several teams, including Ivory Coast and Tunisia, require multi-entry visas because they have games scheduled in the United States as well as in Canada or Mexico.
French national gets 20 years in Mali over alleged destabilization plot
Yann Vezilier is expected to serve his sentence in Mali following a conviction handed down late on Thursday, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Jew-hatred, Israel, and the battle over ethical monotheism - opinion
From ancient persecutions to modern conflicts, antisemitism continues to shape attitudes toward Israel.
7th Ethiopian general election in Ethiopia: Voter surge and electoral innovations - opinion
Beyond determining electoral outcomes, the process serves as a reflection of the country’s commitment to constitutional governance, institutional strengthening, and democratic participation.
Will Israel stand alone for Somaliland? - opinion
If Israel truly believes Somaliland deserves a seat among the family of nations, then it cannot stop at the bilateral opening of embassies and exchange of ambassadors.
