Confirmed Ebola cases in central Africa have risen to nearly 500, the World Health Organisation said on Saturday, as concerns grow that the outbreak could become one of the largest in history. In its latest update, the WHO reported 452 confirmed cases, including 82 deaths, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where the outbreak was...
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Kenya’s Ruto Defends U.S. Ebola Centre Amidst Protests
Kenya’s President William Ruto has defended the opening of an Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals after a court halted the plan. His defence of the move comes as security forces teargassed protesters who feared the deadly virus could spread in the East African nation. The US-built facility at Kenya’s Laikipia Air Base was due...
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Ethiopians Vote As Abiy Seeks Fresh Mandate
Ethiopians voted on Monday in parliamentary elections expected to deliver a decisive victory for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s Prosperity Party, extending the leader’s grip on power amid concerns over political freedoms, armed conflicts and economic challenges. Abiy, who has governed the Horn of Africa nation since 2018, cast his ballot in the Oromia region and...
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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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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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Lagos Says No Cause For Alarm As It Monitors Ebola Outbreak In East, Central Africa
The Lagos State Government has reassured residents that there is no cause for alarm over the evolving Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa. The state says it robust and tested biosecurity architecture remains fully activated and prepared to detect, contain and respond rapidly to any biological threat. The state Commissioner for Health Prof. Akin...
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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...