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More than 300 children have died from Ebola since start of DRC outbreak

Aug 13, 2026

More than 300 children have died from Ebola since the outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to figures cited Friday by United Nations deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq.

Moroccan rights group blames Rabat and Madrid as Ceuta death toll hit 141

Aug 13, 2026

A Moroccan human rights group says at least 141 people have died trying to reach Spain's Ceuta enclave, accusing Morocco and Spain of prioritising border security over human lives. The NGO is calling for an independent investigation and safer migration pathways.

Freed hostages in Nigeria describe their ordeal during captivity

Aug 13, 2026

Newly released hostages in Nigeria spoke to the media on Friday, describing their ordeal during months of captivity.

South Africa commemorates 1956 Women's March - but fight for freedom isn't over

Aug 13, 2026

South African women willl commemorate the achievements of the 1956 Women's March on Sunday. But they say their fight for freedom is unfinished.

Israel rejects Donald Trump’s 15-point plan to end Gaza war

Aug 13, 2026

Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Israeli military would not withdraw from the Palestinian enclave until Hamas fully disarms.

Iran says its close to finalising a shipping route agreement with Oman

Aug 13, 2026

However, its foreign minister warned a deal would not automatically result in the reopening of the crucial waterway.

Zambians hope for peaceful elections, economic change as vote nears

Aug 13, 2026

With Zambia’s presidential election just days away, residents of the capital Lusaka are hoping Thursday’s vote will bring meaningful change.

Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian corridor in Sudan

Aug 13, 2026

Equatorial Guinea, BADEA sign agreements to support Ciudad de La Paz

Aug 13, 2026

Equatorial Guinea and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) have signed two financing agreements aimed at advancing

Cameroon launches tax recovery operation in the gold sector

Aug 10, 2026

This is part of a series of new measures to regain control over the gold sector to enhance its contribution to economic development.

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