Africa
African swine fever case in South Korea prompts authorities to cull thousands of pigs
29 of 32 pigs that died at a farm in eastern city of Gangneung tested positive
African swine fever case in South Korea prompts authorities to cull thousands of pigs
29 of 32 pigs that died at a farm in eastern city of Gangneung tested positive
Somali, Ugandan, AU forces kill over 30 al-Shabaab terrorists in southern Somalia
Joint operation targets al-Shabaab positions near Bulunagaad forward operating base to weaken group’s capabilities in Lower Shabelle region, says African Union peacekeeping mission
EU delegation, foreign envoys call for 'urgent action' on South Sudan peace
Envoys, representing regional states, key donor countries, express ‘grave concern’ over state of peace in East African country, says German Embassy in South Sudan
FACTBOX – Sub-Saharan Africa elections to watch in 2026
Sub-Saharan African countries are gearing up for elections in 2026, with voters set to choose presidents, parliaments, and local officials across the region
Ugandans vote in presidential, parliamentary elections amid technical problems, delays
81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, seeks 7th term against 7 challengers
African Union urges US Senate approval after House passes 3-year AGOA trade program extension
Preferential trade program ‘cornerstone of U.S.–Africa economic relations,’ says AU chair, urging Senate to give extension ‘favorable and timely consideration’
