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Ebola Death Toll In DRC Surpasses 1,000, WHO Confirms

Inside Africa Mercie Wamoyi Mercie Wamoyi -
The Ebola death toll in DRC has crossed 1,000, according to WHO and health authorities in Congo and Uganda. The outbreak, driven by the Bundibugyo strain, has spread across five provinces and become one of the largest Ebola epidemics on record.

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.

DRC Ebola Death Toll Passes 100 as Uganda Tightens Border Controls

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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.

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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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.

Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

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Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

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The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.

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