Africa
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo expands to new health zone: WHO
KIGALI, Rwanda The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to evolve, expanding geographically and in terms of...
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World Bank announces $93M to reinforce Ebola response in Africa
KIGALI, Rwanda The World Bank has announced $93 million in new funding to strengthen the Ebola response in the African...
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Libya executed 31 persons after unfair military trials, 50 others awaiting death: HRW
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said forces loyal to Libyan military commander Khalifa Haftar executed at least 31 people...
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Number of West Africans rushing to Europe dropped 59% as routes get deadlier: IOM
The number of migrants from four major West African countries reaching Europe fell by 59 per cent in the first...
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Super El Niño: Nigeria to be hit hardest by heat deaths, over 30,000 people to die, report says
Thirty-one thousand, eight hundred people are forecast to die from extreme heat in Nigeria as scientists say the Sahel will...
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Human Rights Watch warns Burundi set to win UNHRC seat unopposed despite killings, disappearances
Human Rights Watch has warned that Burundi is on the verge of retaining its seat at the United Nations Human...
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World Bank mobilising $6 billion for Nigeria targeting agriculture, MSMEs, 850,000 jobs
Unlocking $5.79 Billion in private financing: The World Bank Group Is leading the charge for Private Capital Mobilization in Nigeria....
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Ould Djay reappointed Mauritania’s prime minister, tasked with forming government
Nouakchott, Mauritania Mokhtar Ould Djay was reappointed prime minister on Friday and tasked with forming a new government. The presidency...
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Police disrupt Nigerian wedding in Netherlands over alleged noise pollution
Police on Sunday interrupted a Nigerian jollof wedding celebration in The Netherlands over noise complaints. A footage of the incident...
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Ebola deaths hit 4,242 as cases rise to 8,787 in DR Congo: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has recorded 8,787 cases...
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