Algeria builds new section of Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline

Algeria on Thursday launched construction of a new section of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, a major energy project designed to transport natural gas from Nigeria to Europe through Niger and Algeria.

Zambia sweetens buyback offer for $1.36 billion 2053 Eurobond

Zambia's government on Thursday improved the terms of a tender offer to holders of its $1.36 billion Eurobond maturing in 2053.

DRC reports attack on Ebola burial team as cases rise

Residents attacked an Ebola burial team in eastern DRC's South Kivu province this week, forcing responders to abandon a coffin and raising fears of further transmission, the health ministry said.