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Africa must invest own funds in Ebola response, says CDC head

Jun 23, 2026

Africa's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) chief said Friday the continent needs to invest its own funds in Ebola response.

DR Congo’s Ebola outbreak tops 800 cases as death toll reaches 192

Jun 21, 2026

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Ebola outbreak continues to worsen, with confirmed infections climbing to 808 and the death toll reaching 192. Health authorities are battling the spread across three eastern provinces while isolation and response efforts remain underway.

Ofori-Atta's reported US residency approval raises questions amid Ghana corruption probe

Jun 21, 2026

Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has reportedly secured approval to continue the process of obtaining lawful permanent residency in the United States, according to claims made by his legal team.

Cape Verdeans celebrate stunning draw against Spain in World Cup debut

Jun 21, 2026

Pride and joy dominated the streets of Cape Verde on Monday as the country celebrated a stunning World Cup debut, after its national football team shut out heavily favoured Spain in a surprise 0-0 draw.

Bozize trial over alleged war crimes opens in Bangui

Jun 21, 2026

Former president Francois Bozize may not be in the courtroom, but three of his former senior military officers were present as his landmark trial got underway in Bangui.

Temporary shelter becomes home for migrants fleeing unrest in South Africa

Jun 21, 2026

Displaced Malawians are being moved from a temporary shelter in Durban following a recent wave of anti-immigrant unrest in South Africa, with some migrants choosing to return home amid growing fears for their safety.

Ramaphosa defends South Africa amid rising anti-immigrant tensions

Jun 21, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged citizens not to blame migrants for the country's challenges, warning against attempts to exploit public frustrations amid a recent wave of anti-immigrant unrest and violence.

Ghana's Thomas Partey loses bid to enter Canada for World Cup

Jun 21, 2026

Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, who is facing trial on rape charges in Britain, lost a court challenge on Tuesday that would have allowed him to enter Canada for his side's World Cup opener in Toronto.

Tunisia repatriates nearly 100 sub-Saharan migrants in 'voluntary return'

Jun 21, 2026

Tunisian authorities repatriated nearly a hundred migrants from sub-Saharan Africa on Tuesday under a so-called "voluntary return" initiative that has involved almost 5,000 people over the past year, Tunisia's national guard said.

Rwanda stepping up precautions against Ebola, health minister says

Jun 21, 2026

“The spread of this current outbreak came as a surprise,” says Rwandan health minister Sabin Nsanzimana about the current Ebola epidemic in the DRC. Since the outbreak was declared on May 15, 808 cases have been confirmed in the DRC, including 192 deaths, according to the World Health Organization.

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