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Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says

BBC News Africa  

The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment.

Life in Spanish enclave 'disrupted' by migrant influx, says Ceuta mayor

Africanews  

Migrants and residents alike complained on Saturday of the conditions in Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, that saw 60,000 migrants breach the border in the last few days.

Embezzlement trial of DRC's former justice minister continues in his absence

Africanews  

The embezzlement trial of the DR Congo’s former justice minister Constant Mutamba continued on Friday in the absence of the defendant.

Search for missing prolongs the agony for families in Gaza

Africanews  

Holding photographs of sons who vanished during the war, mothers in Gaza wait for answers while forensic workers document unidentified remains without access to DNA testing.

Former Senegalese leader Sall's bid for UN top job in trouble after straw poll

Africanews  

Macky Sall’s bid to succeed United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres could be in trouble after the Security Council’s first informal straw poll.

France and Italy boost border controls after migrant influx to Spanish enclave

Africanews  

France and Italy are boosting border controls after some 60,000 people crossed into Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, sparking one of the largest migrant crises for the European Union in years.

48,000 migrants return to Morocco after massive influx into Spanish enclave

Africanews  

Tens of thousands of migrants who crossed into Spain’s tiny Ceuta territory returned voluntarily to Morocco on Friday, a day after the influx triggered chaos in the North African city and reignited the immigration debate in Europe and beyond. At least 57 migrants died on the journey.

Infantino drops plan to sell World Cup profits after worldwide pushback

Africanews  

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is abandoning his divisive plan to sell World Cup profits to private equity after receiving pushback from all corners of the soccer world.

Sudan: US Congress Weighs Landmark Sudan Bills to Tighten Sanctions and Accountability

allAfrica  

[Dabanga] Washingtion D.C. -- The US Congress is considering two bills that could significantly reshape Washington's policy towards Sudan by placing future action on the war under a stronger legal framework rather than relying on executive decisions.

Death row inmates desperate to escape execution in Saudi Arabia call the BBC

BBC News Africa  

Dozens of Ethiopians are awaiting execution - some called the BBC to tell their stories.

Idi Amin's grandson fights at Commonwealth Games

BBC News Africa  

The grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin has caused controversy at the Commonwealth Games after being disqualified for headbutting his opponent.

Morocco's King Mohammed VI marks 27th anniversary of accession to throne

Africanews  

A long list of world leaders, heads of state, and governors sent congratulatory messages to him.

Residents of Spanish enclave of Ceuta angered by mass influx of migrants

Africanews  

The border has now been reinforced and tens of thousands of people have since reportedly returned to Morocco voluntarily.

Influx of migrants to Ceuta gives Spain diplomatic headache

BBC News Africa  

The incident has sparked concern in Europe while Spain also faces a challenge in balancing its relations with neighbouring Morocco and Algeria.

What triggered the mass migrant crossings into Ceuta?

BBC News Africa  

An estimated 60,000 migrants from Morocco have crossed into Ceuta, with dozens dying during the journey.

Why Africa could back controversial Fifa plan

BBC News Africa  

Fifa's plan sell stakes in its competitions to private investors has been heavily criticised, but the body running African football is yet to take a side.

Algeria bus crash kills at least 25, injures 44 others

Africanews  

Tragedy struck Algeria Friday morning after a passenger bus veered off the road and plunged into a ravine near the coastal town of Boumerdes, east of Algiers.

Uganda: Woman Loses Ear in Suspected Rape Attempt in Kasese

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] Police in Kasese District have launched a manhunt for two suspects accused of attempting to rape a 29-year-old woman before cutting off her right ear during a violent attack in the early hours of Thursday.

Uganda: Government Declares Telecom Infrastructure Vandalism Economic Sabotage

allAfrica  

[Nile Post] The government has warned that vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure is undermining national development and will be treated as economic sabotage as Uganda expands digital connectivity across the country.

Why Digital Resilience Has Become A Business Imperative For SMEs

AfricaDotcom  

The incident points to a broader shift in how South African SMEs need to think about risk. As businesses become more digitally enabled, their exposure to

Ethiopia: Amhara Region Delivers 357 Kilograms of Gold to Nbe

allAfrica  

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Amhara National Regional State supplied 357 kilograms of gold to the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) for the first time during the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year.

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