Africa
Ruto orders Indian company Tata Chemicals to leave Kenya
Kenya’s President William Ruto on Friday directed Tata Chemicals to leave the country, saying the Indian company failed to generate any economic impact in one of Kenya’s most important export sectors
Clashes in southern Sudan leave more than 20 dead: medical group
Clashes in southern Sudan have killed at least 21 people, a doctors’ group said on Friday
At least 37 die of fumes in Nigeria oil pipeline incident, group says
Suspected thieves ‘siphoned a petroleum product under high pressure into boats’
Boeing predicts Africa’s aircraft fleet will more than double by 2045
Africa’s commercial aircraft fleet will more than double by 2045, US aeroplanemaker Boeing forecast on Thursday, as a young and increasingly urban population drives demand for travel within the continent and to the Middle East
Health officials turn to mobile phone data to track Ebola spread in DRC
The approach, which has not been used before in an Ebola response, comes as authorities struggle to contain what the WHO has described as the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record
Nigeria could double energy investment within 5 years: IEA chief Fatih Birol
Nigeria could double investment in its energy sector within five years after joining the International Energy Agency, its chief Fatih Birol said on Thursday
Foreign drones fuelling Sudan war crimes, says UN
A UN probe found foreign arms and drones are fuelling Sudan's war and war crimes
Ethiopian Airlines ‘nears deal’ for up to 10 Boeing freighters
Ethiopian Airlines is nearing a deal to buy up to 10 long-haul Boeing freighters as plans edge forward for a new African hub to compete with Gulf carriers, two industry sources said
DRC drops remote learning plan in Ebola red zone as schools open
Authorities decide risk of transmission outweighs risk of pupils struggling with remote learning
Belgian court orders trial for corruption, money laundering linked to DRC passport deal
Trial to examine Semlex's role in document deal controversy
At least 21 die in bus accident in Egypt’s South Sinai, ministry says
Bus carrying Jordanians crashes on popular Red Sea tourist route
Abducted editor in Kenya found safe at dam, says Standard Group
The attack on Alex Kiprotich raises concern about media freedom in Kenya
Zambia’s chaotic election casts a shadow over Hichilema’s swearing-in
Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in for a second term on Tuesday, while his main rival was in prison on treason charges
Kenya aviation workers end strike that disrupted flights, officials say
Union urges workers to clear backlog and stabilise schedules
Kenya airport staff strike delays thousands of passengers
Union says strike to continue as negotiations with government stall











