East African leaders set new talks deadline for S.Sudan
SOUTHSUDAN-UNREST/:East African leaders set new talks deadline for S.Sudan
WFP Boosts Assistance To South Sudanese, Both In Ethiopia And Across Border
JIMMA - Today the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) opened a third logistics base in western Ethiopia for cross-border delivery of vital food assistance into South Sudan, while calling for more funding to support urgent food and nutrition needs of South Sudanese seeking refuge in Ethiopia. Two additional aircraft will operate out of Jimma, bringing food to remote communities isolated by conflict and poor road conditions in South Sudan.
British Ebola victim flown home as Congo finds new outbreak
A new Ebola outbreak has been detected in DRC, as the first British healthcare worker diagnosed with the virus is repatriated for treatment
Congo declares Ebola outbreak in northern Equateur province
Apart from Ebola, a mysterious disease has killed dozens of people in Equateur in recent weeks
South Sudan ceasefire monitor dies after officials held by rebels
The rebels' action is a violation of the cessation of hostilities agreement signed by the two warring parties earlier this year
Rebel-held mine collapses in Central African Republic, killing 25
CENTRALAFRICA-MINE (UPDATE 2):UPDATE 2-Rebel-held mine collapses in Central African Republic, killing 25
East African rapid reaction force ready by December - officials
AFRICA-MILITARY/:East African rapid reaction force ready by December - officials
South Sudan rebels accept presence of Ugandan troops to keep peace
UN has warned of sanctions due to repeated violations of the ceasefire and amid growing fears of a man-made famine