September 5, 2018 Hundreds of prisoners escape Libyan prison as violence worsens in capital Around 400 inmates escaped from a prison in Libya's capital Sunday as fighting continued between rival armed groups nearby, reports say.
September 4, 2018 Close to 90 elephants slaughtered near Africa wildlife sanctuary, group says Close to 90 elephants have been found dead near a wildlife sanctuary in Botswana, according to conservationists, as the gentle giants are increasingly being threatened by poachers.
September 3, 2018 South Africa munitions depot explosion kills 8 South African authorities say at least eight people have been killed in an explosion at a munitions plant near Cape Town.
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August 28, 2018 Hotel room where British couple found dead had 'strange odor,' Egyptian official says The Egyptian hotel room where a British couple died had a "strange odor" inside, an Egyptian official revealed Tuesday, as investigators continue to probe what led to the deaths.
August 28, 2018 Theresa May busts out dance moves during visit to South Africa A three-nation visit to Africa by British Prime Minister Theresa May to strengthen relations before Britain's exit from the European Union on Tuesday quickly turned into some dancefloor diplomacy.
August 13, 2018 Hippo attacks in Kenya kill 2, including Taiwan tourist taking pictures, authorities say A tourist from Taiwan taking pictures at a lake in Kenya on Sunday was attacked and killed by a hippo -- just hours before a local fisherman was mauled to death in the same area by another hippo, authorities said.
August 5, 2018 Ebola outbreak in Congo grows; at least 3 killed The number of confirmed cases in Congo's new outbreak of the Ebola virus has risen to 13, including three deaths, the health ministry said late Saturday.
August 2, 2018 Zimbabwe says election results 'very soon' as international community urges for calm Zimbabwe's president said Thursday that his government has been in touch with the main opposition leader in an attempt to ease tensions after election-related violence in the country's capital.
August 1, 2018 3 Russian journalists killed while filming documentary on private Russian security group in Africa Three Russian journalists were killed this week while filming a documentary on a private Russian security company operating in the Central African Republic, officials confirmed.