SYRIA: ‘Civilians killed’ as US-backed forces push to defeat ISIL
At least 16 civilians, including seven children, were killed in air attacks launched by a US-backed coalition aiming to capture ISIL’s last enclave in
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SENEGAL: Election clashes turn deadly
At least one person has been killed during clashes between supporters of rival politicians ahead of this month’s elections in Senegal. The fighting br
CAMEROON: Hospital torched amid rebellion
Opposition sources in Cameroon said government soldiers were responsible for the burning down of a hospital in the restive South-West region. At least
KENYA: Missing activist Caroline Mwatha found dead
Missing Kenyan activist Caroline Mwatha has been found dead, police have said. Ms Mwatha worked for the Dandora Community Justice Centre (DCDJ), docum
Universal Health Coverage: Africa’s leaders gather to launch new financing initiative
African Heads of State and Government, Ministers of Health and Finance, business leaders and global partners gathered yesterday ahead of the 32nd Summ