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Ghanaian TikToker Sentenced Over False Claims About President

A social media content creator in Ghana has been sentenced to prison after posting unfounded allegations about President Nana Akufo-Addo on TikTok, in a case that has renewed debate over the boundaries of free expression and misinformation in the West African nation. Camilla Alhassan, who maintained an active presence on the video-sharing platform, alleged without […]

Six-year-old Ebola patient taken from DR Congo hospital found and reported to be doing well

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A six-year-old patient receiving treatment for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been located after being removed from a medical facility, according to health authorities. The child was reported to be in stable condition following the incident, which has renewed concerns about the safety of treatment centres during the country’s ongoing outbreak. A

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