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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.

DRC Ebola Death Toll Passes 100 as Uganda Tightens Border Controls

Inside Africa Faraji Daraja Faraji Daraja -
Uganda has tightened Ebola border controls after confirmed cross-border Bundibugyo virus cases emerged from the DRC, where the outbreak death toll has now surpassed 100 amid growing regional concern.

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.

Dangote Refinery East Africa Expansion: $20bn Bet That Could Rewrite the Continent’s Energy Story

Business & Economy Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo Samuel Okechukwu Oruruo -
Dangote’s planned East Africa refinery expansion could cut fuel imports, stabilise prices, and redefine regional energy independence.
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