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Red Cross volunteers die from suspected Ebola in DR Congo

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 21:55
They are thought to have caught the virus before the outbreak was identified, the Red Cross says.

Electronic music meets orchestra as South Africa's DJ Black Coffee stuns UK crowds

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 19:05
In London for one night only ahead of his Ibiza residency, this sell-out show represented far more than just a performance.

Senegal's president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 11:50
Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

DR Congo players told to isolate before World Cup

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 10:14
The Democratic Republic of Congo's World Cup squad must isolate for 21 days before they can enter the US because of the Ebola outbreak.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 01:07
Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.
Categories: Africa, Europäische Union

'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 01:07
Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 01:07
Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 18:23
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
Categories: Africa, European Union

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 17:03
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 17:03
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Plymouth striker Oseni's 'disbelief' at Nigeria call-up

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 15:52
Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in "disbelief" after being called up to the Nigeria squad.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 12:43
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 12:43
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 12:43
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.
Categories: Africa, European Union

US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:15
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:02
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 09:56
The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 22:12
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 19:54
The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.
Categories: Africa, European Union

DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 19:54
The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

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