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Nurse accused of spreading Ebola murdered by mob
A nurse was killed after locals accused the worker of spreading Ebola.
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'Tremendous amount of momentum': Why this Ebola outbreak will be so difficult to contain
Washington Post: Experts warn death toll is likely to rise sharply in the coming weeks.
WHO worried about ‘scale and speed’ of deadly Ebola outbreak
Armed conflict and blocked airports are hampering medical access and aid.
'Catastrophic situation': Ebola raged for weeks in the Congo before anyone raised the alarm
New York Times: The known death toll stands at 105 and is climbing daily.
WHO declares international emergency as Ebola outbreak claims 88 lives in two countries
Deaths and suspected cases have been reported in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo, 1 dead in Uganda
Uganda has confirmed one Ebola death, a 59-year-old man from the DRC.
Uganda offers more than the classic safari countries, here's why
Chimpanzee and gorilla treks offer rare, close encounters with wild primates.
President claims victory in disputed Uganda election after unrest
Yoweri Museveni has claimed a seventh term with almost 72% of the vote.
The countries wielding internet blackouts to muzzle dissent
There were a record 296 deliberate internet shutdowns in 54 countries in 2024.
Kiwi Olympians cycle 4500km across Africa to give free bikes to locals
Hamish Legarth and Nicole Shields biked through six African nations.
Olympic cyclist finds freedom on 4500km ride across Africa
Shields rode 4500km from Uganda to Zimbabwe after her Olympic silver.
Africa's curse: Too old to lead, too powerful to quit
Cameroon President Paul Biya, 92, the continent’s oldest leader, secures an eighth term.
46 killed as two buses collide on Uganda highway
Police said the buses 'met head-on during overtaking manoeuvres'.
71 killed in overnight attack on Congo village
Most of the victims were attending a funeral when the attack took place.
ICC to hear war crimes case against fugitive warlord Joseph Kony
The Lord’s Resistance Army killed at least 100,000 and abducted 60,000 children.
Judge blocks deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda
Protesters chanted 'Shame, shame' outside the ICE office in Baltimore.
US plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda amid legal battle
He faces human smuggling charges but denies any wrongdoing.
Upstart socialist stuns political veteran in NYC mayoral primary
Zohran Mamdani led with 43% of the vote, with 95% of ballots counted.
Why maids keep dying in Saudi Arabia
New York Times: At least 274 Kenyans have died in Saudi Arabia in the past five years.
‘Exploited and abused’: UN judge’s shocking modern slavery conviction
Lydia Mugambe forced a young woman to work as her maid for free.
Landslides in eastern Uganda kill 15, 113 missing in disaster
Five villages affected after nation deluged by heavy rain.
Former boyfriend accused of killing Olympic marathon runner dies from burns
The man is accused of killing the athlete by setting her on fire.
Olympic marathon runner dies after being set on fire by boyfriend
Ugandan runner Rebecca Cheptegei has died, days after she was doused in petrol.
Olympic marathon runner set on fire by her boyfriend in Kenya
She is receiving treatment for burns on 75% of her body.