Africa

The former ruler was captured and killed in Sirte on October 20, 2011 after a revolt ended his four-decade rule and NATO-backed intervention followed a UN resolution.

Paul Mackenzie’s followers were allegedly forced to fast until they died at a ranch where more than 400 bodies were exhumed in 2023.

Some 130 contacts, including health workers, were listed after the first patient died on October 5, with 128 remaining in quarantine.

Food costs have risen nearly tenfold since fighting began, while 19.5 million people face crisis levels of acute food insecurity.

Human Rights Watch reported civilian casualties and disruptions to health services in southern Tigray as both countries exchanged accusations over border tensions.

The Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak has killed 4,381 people, with preparations underway for a Phase 2/3 trial to evaluate vaccine candidates against the strain.

The 10-year deal will bring racing to a purpose-built circuit in Bugesera, near Kigali, with the last African Grand Prix held in South Africa in 1993.

More than 80 people survived and at least 116 remain missing after the boat capsizes en route to Yemen, as search and rescue operations continue.

The attack in Borno state was repelled by Nigerian troops, who said more than 25 militants were killed in a counteroffensive.

Jaishankar says India and Ghana will expand cooperation across key sectors as Accra moves to formally apply for BRICS membership.

Discussions advancing comprehensive partnership in trade, investments, defence, technology, people-to-people domains, among others, took place during the visit.

Jaishankar begins a five-day visit to Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire and Ethiopia to strengthen ties in trade, investment, infrastructure, development cooperation and capacity building.

The aircraft was on a routine mission to Lagos when it crashed in Igbokoda, Ondo state; authorities have not yet confirmed casualties.