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WHO Chief Visits Epicentre Of Ebola Outbreak In DR Congo
There have been at least 1,077 suspected cases of Ebola in the DRC since the outbreak was declared on May 15, including 246 deaths, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said on Thursday. There have been nine confirmed infections in Uganda, including one death.
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Ghana Parliament Approves ‘Anti-LGBTQ’ Law
The law on sexual rights and family values imposes a penalty of up to three years' jail for people who engage in homosexual relations, and between three and five years for the promotion, sponsorship or intentional support of LGBT+ activities.
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WHO Announces First Confirmed Ebola Recovery In DR Congo
The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Friday said a patient had recovered from Ebola in the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. This is the first confirmed discharge from treatment since the outbreak began. Speaking to reporters, WHO’s Anais Legand said the patient was released on May 27 after receiving two consecutive...
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First Ghanaian Evacuation Flight Leaves South Africa After Xenophobic Tensions
The first flight carrying Ghanaian nationals evacuated from South Africa following anti-immigrant tensions departed for the West African nation, Ghana’s foreign ministry said. About 800 Ghanaians are expected to leave South Africa after authorities in Accra arranged repatriation flights in response to protests and violence targeting foreigners. Fred Duhoe, an aide to Ghana’s foreign minister,...
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Tunisian Lawyer Dahmani Gets New Jail Term
Tunisian lawyer Sonia Dahmani, who was released from detention in 2025, has been sentenced to two years in prison over comments she made about the country’s jails, her lawyer said. A Tunis court issued the verdict following a hearing on Friday, according to defence lawyer Sami Ben Ghazi, who said he had filed an appeal....
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South Africa Ministers Hold Urgent Talks On Anti-Migration Protest
South African government ministers held urgent talks on Monday to address rising tensions over illegal migration as protests demanding the removal of undocumented foreign nationals intensified across the country. Citizen-led groups accusing illegal migrants of contributing to crime and taking jobs from locals have issued a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South...
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Uganda Health Ministry Confirms Two Additional New Ebola Cases
Uganda has confirmed two new cases of Ebola, bringing to seven the total since the virus outbreak was discovered in the east African country on May 15. “The two new confirmed cases are Ugandan health workers working in a private facility in Kampala. Both patients have been admitted to the designated treatment unit and are...
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Three Killed In Uganda After Bus Collision With Elephant
At least three people died after their vehicle collided with an elephant in a national park in northwestern Uganda. Police did not provide information on the health of the elephant. The incident occurred on Sunday evening in Murchison Falls National Park, when the minibus travelling from Arua city to the capital, Kampala, “knocked a crossing...
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Dr Congo Opposition Launches Coalition Against Changing Constitution
Major opposition parties in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have launched a coalition against any planned amendment to the country’s constitution, accusing the government of attempting to extend its stay in power. The coalition was unveiled during a press conference in the capital, Kinshasa, where opposition leaders warned against efforts to alter constitutional provisions...