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'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 01:07
Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

'Speed, money and compassion' - lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts

Sat, 05/23/2026 - 01:07
Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

Ebola risk raised to 'very high' in DR Congo

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 18:23
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
Categories: Africa, European Union

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 17:03
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 17:03
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Plymouth striker Oseni's 'disbelief' at Nigeria call-up

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 15:52
Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in "disbelief" after being called up to the Nigeria squad.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 12:43
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 12:43
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.

Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 12:43
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.
Categories: Africa, European Union

US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:15
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
Categories: Africa, Union européenne

US sanctions Tanzanian police official over 'torture' of rights activists

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 10:02
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears

Fri, 05/22/2026 - 09:56
The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 22:12
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 19:54
The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.
Categories: Africa, European Union

DR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreak

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 19:54
The outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

What is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 19:52
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 15:23
The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.

Dozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holiday

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 15:23
The blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Mane named in Senegal's World Cup squad

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 15:01
Al-Nassr forward Sadio Mane is included in Senegal's 28-man squad for this summer's World Cup.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Village in Ghana celebrates Villa win with parade

Thu, 05/21/2026 - 14:29
A village in Ghana will hold a parade with 30 motorcycles and a minibus to celebrate Aston Villa's Europa League victory.

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