Number of Ebola cases dropping
The World Health Organisation says the number of Ebola cases reported in Guinea and Sierra Leone last week dropped to 18. That’s the lowest total this year. The UN health agency says in an update published this week that situation’s encouraging. It notes officials are still unable to track exactly where the virus is […]
Burundi opposition leader arrested
Burundi’s opposition leader’s been arrested after attending a meeting of East African Community ministers trying to seek a solution to country’s unrest. Police have told journalists he’s wanted to insurrection. At least a dozen people have died in violence triggered by Burundi President Pierre Nkunrunziza’s decision to run for an unconstitutional third term in next […]
AU warns Burundi against holding elections now
The African Union warns Burundi it isn’t possible to hold elections under current conditions. The alarm call from Addis Ababa following today’s killing of another demonstrator against President Pierre Nkurnunziza seeking an unconstitutional third term at the poll set for next month. Demonstrators, police and members of the ruling party’s militia, clashed in the capital Bujumbura […]