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Two shot dead during Kenya protests over US Ebola centre plan

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 20:32
Clashes break out against a planned US Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 16:51
The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.
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How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 01:20
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
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Ghana boss Queiroz no qualms over Partey selection

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 21:11
Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.
Categories: Africa, Defence`s Feeds

Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 16:30
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
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The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 14:03
Egypt's Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was revamped.
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Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war

Mon, 01/06/2026 - 03:32
Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.
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Zidane and Mahrez in Algeria World Cup squad

Sun, 31/05/2026 - 17:49
Luca Zidane - son of France legend Zinedine Zidane - is named in Algeria's squad for the upcoming World Cup.
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I moved from Ethiopia to Shetland - and I've brought the coffee with me

Sun, 31/05/2026 - 10:29
Netsanet Sori is bringing a flavour of the farm where she grew up to her new home 4,000 miles away.

Bulls overpower Munster to reach URC semi-finals

Sat, 30/05/2026 - 15:49
Munster's United Rugby Championship title hopes are ended in ruthless fashion by the Bulls, who score six tries to overpower the Irish province in their quarter-final in Pretoria.
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'Gifts' from a lover and 'botched' cocaine raids: Police inquiry grips South Africa

Sat, 30/05/2026 - 04:56
South Africa's Madlanga Commission hears about Brazilian butt lift bribe denials and alleged drug heists.
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Abula - Nigeria's indigenous game with lofty ambitions

Fri, 29/05/2026 - 17:03
Abula, a Nigerian sport inspired by the Yoruba concept of a balanced meal, aims to grow from a local pastime into an internationally recognised game.
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Sixteen pupils killed in Kenya school fire, local police say

Thu, 28/05/2026 - 10:09
Search-and-rescue operations are ongoing, with the number of casualties yet to be confirmed.
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Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 20:50
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread
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DR Congo seek World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 18:43
DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side's return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.
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First Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa over immigration protests land in Accra

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 18:14
It follows recent protests that have led to fears there could be a resurgence in xenophobic violence.
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Ghana welcomes Pope's apology over Catholic Church's role in slavery

Wed, 27/05/2026 - 15:17
The West African nation was one of the main gateways for the transatlantic slave trade.
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PSG's Hakimi in Morocco squad despite injury

Tue, 26/05/2026 - 22:29
Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi is named in the Atlas Lions' World Cup squad despite the injury he sustained in the Champions League semi-finals against Bayern Munich.
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South African president mounts legal challenge against report that could lead to impeachment

Tue, 26/05/2026 - 19:24
Cyril Ramaphosa argues that the authors of the report "misconceived" their mandate.
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Nigerian winger Udoh dies aged 21

Tue, 26/05/2026 - 18:14
Southampton FC and Royal Antwerp announce the death of former academy player Victor Udoh at the age of 21.
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