At least 2,000 die in DR Congo's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record
Africa • Aug 11, 2026, 11:47 AM
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At least 2,000 people have died in Congo’s Ebola outbreak – the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data – as health authorities struggle to get help to remote localities due to rebel conflict, bad roads and work stoppages over payment issues.
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Search continues after deadly mine collapse on Cameroon-Central African Republic border
Africa • 8:46 PM
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In tonight’s edition: a deadly landslide at a gold mine in the Central African Republic leaves dozens dead, with victims from Cameroon and Chad. Meanwhile, Ethiopia is turning to Bordeaux expertise and grapevines in a bid to become East Africa’s next win
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Ebola outbreak in DR Congo growing 'exponentially' as death toll passes 2,500
Africa • 12:55 AM
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More than half of the 2,500-plus deaths from DR Congo's Ebola outbreak have occurred within the past 20 days alone, as the virus spreads faster than any recorded outbreak, according to the UN's senior Ebola coordinator. Julien Harneis is urging a rapid s
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