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How Ebola Diagnostic Failure Allowed Bundibugyo to Spread Undetected Across DRC

Inside Africa Faraji Daraja Faraji Daraja -
A major Ebola diagnostic failure in eastern DRC allowed the rare Bundibugyo strain to spread undetected for weeks after testing systems failed to recognise the virus.

Ebola Outbreak in DRC: 246 Cases, 65 Deaths as Unknown Strain Puts Vaccine in Doubt

Inside Africa Bamidele Tolani Bamidele Tolani -
The Ebola outbreak in DRC has triggered emergency regional coordination after 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths were recorded in Ituri Province, with officials investigating a possible non-Zaire strain that could complicate vaccine deployment.

Hantavirus Cruise Ship Crisis Leaves 3 Dead, 150 Stranded at Sea

Inside Africa Doris Mokwena Doris Mokwena -
Three dead and 150 stranded at sea as the Hantavirus Cruise Ship crisis unfolds off Cape Verde, raising urgent questions about Africa’s ability to respond to health emergencies.

Libya Eliminates Trachoma: A Milestone for Africa Health Sovereignty

Inside Africa Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo -
On February 18, 2026, Libya was officially validated by the WHO for eliminating trachoma—the world's leading infectious cause of blindness. Despite years of national challenges, this victory marks a turning point for the "Africa Health Sovereignty" movement. By leveraging local leadership and the revolutionary Triple-Drug Therapy (IDA), Libya has provided a blueprint for the continental goal of eradicating all neglected tropical diseases by 2030

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Burkina Faso 164 Tonnes Gold Refinery Opens, Where Will the Gold Come From?

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Burkina Faso has inaugurated its first major state-backed gold refinery, Raffinor-BF, as Captain Ibrahim Traoré accelerates efforts to retain more value from the country's largest export and position Ouagadougou as a regional refining hub.

Fatima Zahra Mansouri becomes Morocco’s first woman prime minister

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Fatima Zahra Mansouri has become Morocco's first woman prime minister after her party won the parliamentary election, setting the stage for coalition talks and major economic reforms.

Consulate Seeks Probe Into Deaths of 3 Nigerians in South Africa

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Three Nigerians in South Africa died in separate incidents across Bloemfontein, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni within four days, prompting diplomatic intervention from Nigeria and renewed calls for thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

AES Integration Expands as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Align Telecoms and Trade

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AES integration is moving beyond military cooperation as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger align telecommunications regulation, media governance and economic policies. New agreements suggest the Alliance of Sahel States is steadily building common institutions across the confederation.

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