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At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as six Americans exposed

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 18:20
One of the six Americans is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports. One province in Congo reports 390 cases.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 17:52
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Strike over high fuel prices paralyses transport in Kenya

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 16:01
Key roads have remained largely empty and some schools have asked students to stay at home.
Categories: Africa, European Union

From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 01:01
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady

Mon, 05/18/2026 - 01:01
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.
Categories: Africa, Central Europe

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 20:06
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

How worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 20:06
An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo an international emergency

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 15:00
The agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

Ngannou tells Jones to exit UFC contract after quick KO

Sun, 05/17/2026 - 06:07
Francis Ngannou reaffirmed his claim as the best heavyweight in the world with a first-round knockout win over Philipe Lins at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

Toddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in Nigeria

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 17:50
No group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.

Senior IS leader killed in joint operation, US and Nigeria say

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 13:44
President Donald Trump said the operation eliminated "the most active terrorist in the world", Abu-Bilal al-Minuki.

SA clubs could withdraw from European competitions

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 13:35
A major review into the schedule of South African rugby union could result in their clubs withdrawing from European club competitions.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

New outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR Congo

Sat, 05/16/2026 - 06:11
Africa's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported - a case has also been reported in Uganda.

Zaha omitted from Ivory Coast World Cup squad

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 18:43
Former Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is left out of Ivory Coast's World Cup squad, but four current Premier League players are included.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 18:24
The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.
Categories: Africa, European Union

African fans face World Cup issues despite visa bond U-turn

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 18:24
The Trump administration waives a $15,000 visa bond for fans from five countries who have World Cup tickets, but African fans still face challenges.

Springboks' Ntlabakanye given 18-month doping ban

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 16:39
South Africa prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye is banned for 18 months for breaking anti-doping rules - ruling him out of the 2027 World Cup.

Former Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdict

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 13:44
Former Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.

'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 07:09
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.

'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by war

Thu, 05/14/2026 - 07:09
Rebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

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