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Congo Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Reaches 930 as Cases Surge Across Eastern Provinces

Inside Africa Faraji Daraja Faraji Daraja -
The Congo Ebola outbreak has claimed at least 930 lives, with infections rising rapidly across eastern provinces. Health worker strikes, insecurity and unidentified transmission chains are complicating efforts to contain the disease.

MSF Warns DRC Ebola Outbreak Spreading at “Unprecedented” Pace, Cases Triple in 5 Weeks

Explainers & Features Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo -
Doctors Without Borders warns the DRC Ebola outbreak is spreading at an unprecedented pace after cases tripled in five weeks. More than 2,000 infections and 754 deaths have been recorded as health workers struggle to contain the Bundibugyo virus.

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Tundu Lissu hunger strike ends after a day, but lawyer row continues

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Tundu Lissu’s brief hunger strike over access to his lawyers has ended, but a dispute over confidential legal meetings at Tanzania’s Ukonga Prison remains unresolved.

NSCDC officer arrested after Kubwa Market shooting in Abuja

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Police arrested NSCDC officer Onoja Samuel after he allegedly fired a pistol into the air during a dispute at Kubwa Market in Abuja. Investigators recovered a pistol and 17 rounds of ammunition, but questions remain about the alleged trigger for the confrontation and the charges he may face.

Niger Blames Chad and France for Agadez Drone Strike, N’Djamena Demands Proof

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Niger accuses Chad and France of backing a drone strike that killed two civilians near the Salvador Pass. Chad denies involvement and calls for an independent investigation.

Russia-Africa summit faces trade gap and security questions in Moscow

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The Russia-Africa summit has opened in Moscow with 22 African heads of state attending, half the number who travelled to Sochi in 2019. Trade shortfalls, military recruitment concerns and security controversies threaten to overshadow the Kremlin's economic ambitions.

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