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Health workers responding to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ebola outbreak reaches two more health zones in DR Congo

Mabalako General Hospital in North Kivu, where the WHO visited to support Ebola response capacity

Ebola Cases Rise Sharply in North Kivu as Ituri Sees Decline

South African police investigating the discovery of a woman's body in Thembisa, Ekurhuleni

10th Woman’s Body Found Near Johannesburg as Police Investigate Possible Links

Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan fighters face renewed tensions after the 2022 peace agreement

Renewed Tigray Fighting Threatens Ethiopia’s 2022 Peace Deal

Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio and UN Secretary-General António Guterres during a bilateral meeting at UN Headquarters in New York

Guterres and Bio Discuss UN Reform, African Representation and Regional Cooperation

Rescue and recovery efforts after a vessel capsized on Lake Kivu near Idjwi Island

At Least 12 Dead, Dozens Missing After Lake Kivu Vessel Capsizes

Mothers gathered outside Morocco’s parliament in Rabat to demand the release of detained protesters

Moroccan Mothers Appeal for Release of Gen Z Protest Detainees

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Health workers responding to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa09/27/2026

Ebola outbreak reaches two more health zones in DR Congo

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09/27/2026

Mabalako General Hospital in North Kivu, where the WHO visited to support Ebola response capacity

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Ebola Cases Rise Sharply in North Kivu as Ituri Sees Decline

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09/27/2026

South African police investigating the discovery of a woman's body in Thembisa, Ekurhuleni

Africa09/27/2026

10th Woman’s Body Found Near Johannesburg as Police Investigate Possible Links

By Sierraleo News Editorial

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Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan fighters face renewed tensions after the 2022 peace agreement

Africa09/27/2026

Renewed Tigray Fighting Threatens Ethiopia’s 2022 Peace Deal

By Sierraleo News Editorial

09/27/2026

Health workers responding to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ebola outbreak reaches two more health zones in DR Congo

Mabalako General Hospital in North Kivu, where the WHO visited to support Ebola response capacity

Ebola Cases Rise Sharply in North Kivu as Ituri Sees Decline

South African police investigating the discovery of a woman's body in Thembisa, Ekurhuleni

10th Woman’s Body Found Near Johannesburg as Police Investigate Possible Links

Ethiopian federal forces and Tigrayan fighters face renewed tensions after the 2022 peace agreement

Renewed Tigray Fighting Threatens Ethiopia’s 2022 Peace Deal

Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio and UN Secretary-General António Guterres during a bilateral meeting at UN Headquarters in New York

Guterres and Bio Discuss UN Reform, African Representation and Regional Cooperation

Sierraleo News Editorial

09/27/2026

Rescue and recovery efforts after a vessel capsized on Lake Kivu near Idjwi Island

At Least 12 Dead, Dozens Missing After Lake Kivu Vessel Capsizes

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09/27/2026

Mothers gathered outside Morocco’s parliament in Rabat to demand the release of detained protesters

Moroccan Mothers Appeal for Release of Gen Z Protest Detainees

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09/27/2026

All Works of Life National Achievement Awards relaunch event at Roof Garden in Aberdeen, Freetown

AWOL Relaunches National Achievement Awards After Seven-Year Hiatus

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Sierra Leone President Julius Maada Bio and UN Secretary-General António Guterres during a bilateral meeting at UN Headquarters in New York

Sierra Leone09/27/2026

Guterres and Bio Discuss UN Reform, African Representation and Regional Cooperation

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Rehabilitated Goderich Community Health Centre in Goderich, Freetown

Goderich Community Health Centre Reopens with Expanded Maternity and Inpatient Capacity

09/27/2026

Presidential Development Partners Committee meeting in Sierra Leone

President urges coordinated action on census funding and national development

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Freetown Expands Biodigester Projects to Turn Market Waste into Energy

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President urges urgent census funding and coordinated reforms

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President Julius Maada Bio addresses a Presidential Development Partners Committee meeting at State House in Freetown

Bio Seeks Faster Development Delivery and Stronger Partner Coordination

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Africa09/27/2026

Okapi Foundation Calls for Earlier Childhood Cancer Detection in Abuja

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The Okapi Cancer Foundation has urged greater support for childhood cancer awareness and early...

Ethiopian Orthodox Christians gather at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa for prayers and the Demera bonfire

Meskel Celebrations in Addis Ababa Carry Calls for Peace as Fighting Returns to Tigray

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Chernor Bah speaking at a school meals and food systems event in New York

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Ethiopian soldiers during military operations in northern Ethiopia

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European Union aid package announced for communities affected by crises and conflicts

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EU Pledges More Than €710 Million for Crisis-Affected Communities

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Iranian army ground forces remain deployed along the country's borders, according to an army commander

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Iran Says Large Ground Forces Remain Deployed Along Its Borders

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Culture Square in Historic Jeddah, where the Red Sea Film Foundation plans to begin programming in November

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Red Sea Film Festival postponed to late 2027

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Ebola outbreak reaches two more health zones in DR Congo

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Ebola Cases Rise Sharply in North Kivu as Ituri Sees Decline

Mabalako General Hospital in North Kivu, where the WHO visited to support Ebola response capacity

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Ebola cases increased by 73% in North Kivu while neighboring Ituri...

10th Woman’s Body Found Near Johannesburg as Police Investigate Possible Links

South African police investigating the discovery of a woman's body in Thembisa, Ekurhuleni

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South African police have found the body of a woman in Thembisa, east of...

Renewed Tigray Fighting Threatens Ethiopia’s 2022 Peace Deal

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Technology & AI

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27 Sep

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Kenswitch Card Scheme Rekindles Debate on Kenya’s Payments Future

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Xiaomi will introduce the Xiaomi 18 Pro in China on September 23, with the...

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Johannesburg Circus Programme Opens Paid Work Pathways for Young Performers

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Oil prices approach $100 as investors watch Iran diplomacy

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