Tag: africa

South Africa migrants face deadline to leave as tensions rise

International June 17, 2026 at 13:20

Migrants fear violence ahead of deadline South Africa has become a hostile place for undocumented migrants, as a deadline set by protesters for them to...

Kenya court halts opening of US Ebola facility in the country

Health May 29, 2026 at 17:49

Court suspends planned quarantine centre A Kenyan court has suspended US plans to open an Ebola quarantine facility for American citizens in the country, which...

Senegal anti-LGBT law proposes tougher penalties

International February 25, 2026 at 13:55

Prison terms could double to 10 years A new Senegal anti-LGBT law proposal introduced by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko could double the maximum prison sentence...

First mpox death recorded in Ghana

Health July 28, 2025 at 11:40

Ghana has confirmed its first mpox death, health authorities announced on Sunday, amid a sharp increase in cases of the viral disease. The West African...