The Africa Report

Renewed fighting kills several people in Cameroon's Anglophone region. Ethiopia's parliament approves first female president in country's history.

Rebels in the DRC kill several people and abduct kids in the ebola outbreak region. Russia plans to send more military trainers and equipment to Central African Republic.

Cameroon’s highest court rejects opposition party claims, as election results are due to be announced today. In Nigeria, intercommunal violence kills more than 50 people in Kaduna.

The United Nations and the African Union call for an urgent resumption to peace talks in Comoros. Dirty deals threaten Kenya’s food security, according to a new global report.

The World Health Organization holds an emergency meeting on the DRC’s ebola outbreak. A Malawi traditional chief battles child marriage amid death threats

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appoints the country’s first female defence minister, continuing sweeping changes to government. The Gambia launches a truth commission to look into abuses during Yahya Jammeh’s rule.

Cameroon’s poll petition is set for today, as leaked results show a clear victory by President Paul Biya. Angola puts more than 1000 churches on notice to shut down.