• DR Congo Ebola Outbreak: Cases Rise Above 5,500 as Health Crisis Deepens

    DR Congo Ebola Outbreak: Cases Rise Above 5,500 as Health Crisis Deepens 0

    KINSHASA — The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached another worrying stage, with more than 5,500 cases now reported. The outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, was declared in May in the northeastern Ituri Province. The World Health Organisation has classified the outbreak as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, […]

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  • Nigeria Security Crisis: More Than 60 Worshippers Abducted From Niger State Mosque

    Nigeria Security Crisis: More Than 60 Worshippers Abducted From Niger State Mosque 0

    MINNA — Nigeria’s security situation has come under renewed attention following the abduction of more than 60 worshippers from a mosque in Niger State. The incident happened during Friday prayers in the Borgu area, where armed men reportedly attacked communities before entering a mosque and taking worshippers away. The Niger State government has directed security […]

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  • Salva Kiir Meets Ramaphosa in South Africa as South Sudan Peace Process Faces Fresh Test

    Salva Kiir Meets Ramaphosa in South Africa as South Sudan Peace Process Faces Fresh Test 0

    PRETORIA — South Sudan President Salva Kiir has arrived in South Africa for high-level discussions with President Cyril Ramaphosa as concerns over the country’s political future continue to grow. Kiir’s visit to Pretoria comes at a sensitive time for South Sudan, with discussions around the country’s peace process and preparations for elections high on the […]

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  • South Africa Police Arrest Five in $37 Million Drug Bust

    South Africa Makes $37 Million Drug Bust 0

    JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South African authorities have arrested five people following a major drug operation near the country’s northern border. Police said they seized drugs and equipment estimated to be worth around 600 million rand, or $37 million. The operation reportedly took place at a farm near Musina, close to South Africa’s border with […]

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  • DR Congo Ebola Outbreak: Health Authorities Race to Contain the Crisis 0

    Kinshasa, DR Congo — Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are stepping up efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak as the country prepares for a major vaccination campaign. The country has been allocated 70,000 doses of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine, according to the World Health Organization. The development comes as health officials […]

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