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Ebola Death Toll in DRC Surpasses 5,000 as Outbreak Spreads
Government data show that Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo...
Ethiopian Stakeholders Seek Stronger Financing and Accountability for Hand Hygiene
Stakeholders in Ethiopia have outlined measures to improve hand hygiene...
Ethiopia Receives 12 Russian Su-35 Jets, Plans Four S-400 Batteries
Ethiopia has received 12 Russian Su-35 fighter jets and will acquire four S-400...
Reported Raid at Libya Central Bank Raises Leadership Concerns
Libya's central bank has reported a raid on its Tripoli headquarters while...
Central African Republic Tightens Ebola Screening Along DRC Border
The Central African Republic has strengthened Ebola screening and prevention...
Tanzania Reports First Natural Gas Discovery in a Decade
Tanzania has announced its first natural gas discovery in a decade at the...
Bougsemtenga neighbourhood brings Récréâtrales theatre festival into courtyards
The 14th Récréâtrales theatre festival is taking place in Bougsemtenga, where...
Africa’s Digital Economy Needs Infrastructure Beyond Apps, Panel Hears
A panel at Moonshot by TechCabal 2026 examined the infrastructure challenges...
AFC and Munich Re Launch US$1 Billion African Trade Finance Risk Programme
Africa Finance Corporation and Munich Re have announced a US$1 billion...
Zimbabwe platinum communities say mining wealth has not improved basic services
Residents in Zimbabwe's platinum-producing areas say mining revenues have not...