Africa
G7 leaders demand global action to halt spreading Ebola outbreak
Global powers unite at a French summit to demand a coordinated response to the Ebola crisis.
Africa
Congo Senate adopts a bill allowing Tshisekedi a third term
The new bill must be signed into law by Tshisekedi before a referendum can take place.
Sudan
Hamdok refuses Riyadh push for civilian front linked to Burhan
Hamdok rejects Saudi-backed plan for Burhan-aligned civilian government
International
Uganda calls on international partners to lift Ebola travel bans
Jessica Alupo states that Uganda has contained the Ebola virus and never exported any epidemics.
Opponents shift from rejecting TASIS to setting terms for dialogue
Opponents shift from rejecting TASIS to setting terms for dialogue
Kidnapped retired general dies in northwestern Nigeria captivity
The death of general Rabe Abubakar in bandit custody sparks a national security crisis in Nigeria.
US-Iran framework deal set for Friday signing
U.S. and Iran reach preliminary deal to end war, signing set for Friday
International
UAE pushes Sudan crisis onto Oslo mediation agenda
International
Trump announces Iran deal on Sunday
International
One document, two deals: Iran and US split over MoU
Sudan’s currency market fractures as Nyala rate beats Khartoum
Sudan’s exchange rate breaks into competing wartime markets
