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WHO warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak likely far larger than official figures suggest

The World Health Organization has warned that the true scale of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is likely significantly larger than official records indicate, with the actual caseload estimated at two to four times the figures currently reported. Speaking on Tuesday, the UN health agency said the official count, which holds […]

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Ebola outbreak expands to additional provinces as response efforts intensify

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An ongoing Ebola outbreak has spread to two additional provinces, according to health authorities monitoring the crisis, raising concerns about the disease’s reach and the capacity of local health systems to contain it. A widening geographic footprint The confirmation that the outbreak has crossed into new provincial boundaries complicates containment efforts. Health responders typically focus

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All of Africa Today: Key Developments Across the Continent — July 13, 2026

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Africa’s news landscape on July 13, 2026, reflects a continent in motion — navigating political transitions, economic reforms, security challenges, and cultural milestones across its 54 recognized states. From sub-Saharan policy debates to North African trade discussions, today’s headlines capture the breadth of issues shaping public life across the region. Politics and Governance Several African

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South Africa Says Over 53,000 Foreigners Deported in Sweeping Migration Campaign

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South Africa has deported more than 53,000 undocumented foreigners as part of an intensifying migration enforcement campaign, authorities have confirmed. The operation comes in the wake of widespread anti-immigration protests that have placed pressure on the government to demonstrate action on border control and internal immigration management. Scale of the Deportation Drive Officials described the

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Ghana’s slavery apology: Why descendants say gestures without reparative action fall short

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When Ghana issued an apology over its role in the transatlantic slave trade, the statement was framed as a historic moment of reckoning. Yet for many descendants of enslaved Africans, the gesture has reignited a familiar debate: whether symbolic remorse can ever substitute for material reparation, structural recognition, and policy change. A gesture without a

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Kidnapped Pupils and Teachers Freed in Oyo State, Nigeria

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Pupils and teachers who were abducted from three schools in Oyo State, southwestern Nigeria, have been released, Premium Times reported. The development ends an incident that had drawn national attention and raised fresh concerns about the safety of learners in the region. Background of the Abduction The victims had been taken from three separate schools

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Zulu King Misuzulu Expresses Regret After Widely Shared Video Shows Tirade Against His Wife

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The Zulu monarch, King Misuzulu, has expressed regret following the public circulation of a video in which he is seen launching a tirade against his wife, including threats of physical violence and accusations of infidelity. The footage, which spread rapidly across South African social media, has drawn attention to personal conduct at the head of

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Delayed Ebola Response Threatens Billions in Costs for DR Congo and Uganda, Think Tank Warns

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A leading African security think tank has warned that the slow international response to an ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo risks spiralling into a regional crisis, with potential economic losses for DR Congo and Uganda already projected in the billions of dollars. The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) said in a

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DR Congo confronts fastest-growing Ebola outbreak as deaths mount and children are left orphaned

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Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo are struggling to contain what officials describe as the country’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record. According to figures from health agencies, nearly 1,800 cases have been confirmed and at least 600 people have died since the latest wave of the disease was declared, marking a serious escalation

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Africa Today: Key Developments Across the Continent — July 10, 2026

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African governments, regional blocs, and international partners are navigating a wide range of political, economic, and security developments across the continent. From diplomatic negotiations to infrastructure investments and climate initiatives, here is a snapshot of the stories shaping Africa today, July 10, 2026. Politics and Governance Several African nations continue to grapple with questions of

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Namibia’s President Nandi-Ndaitwah Holds Talks with Chinese Premier in Beijing

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Namibia’s President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has travelled to Beijing for high-level talks with the Chinese Premier, marking her first official visit to China since assuming the presidency. The meeting forms part of a broader effort by Windhoek to reinforce its strategic partnership with one of Namibia’s most significant economic counterparts. Focus on Strategic Cooperation Discussions between

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Fourth group of US deportees arrives in Eswatini amid legal protection concerns

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A fourth group of migrants deported from the United States has arrived in Eswatini, according to a US-based immigration attorney involved in the cases. The latest group of 11 people landed in the southern African kingdom, raising fresh concerns among legal advocates about the safeguards applied during removal proceedings. Legal protection concerns The attorney said

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