Ebola epidemic in DR Congo is spreading 18 times faster than deadliest outbreak on record
Africa • Aug 22, 2026, 10:06 AM
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More than 2,500 people have already died in the Ebola epidemic currently gripping the Democratic Republic of Congo. The UN coordinator for the outbreak has warned that the virus is spreading exponentially – adding that an existing pool of funds is set to run out within weeks. Details by Catherine Viette.
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Wildfires kill 12 in Algeria as severe heatwave sweeps North Africa
Africa • 11:46 PM
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Twelve people died and dozens were injured as wildfires tore through northern Algeria on Wednesday, with authorities battling more than 150 blazes amid a scorching heatwave sweeping across North Africa. Six of the 54 injured were in critical condition an
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South-Africa kingpin and the corruption commission
Africa • 8:48 PM
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In tonight's programme, a three-day testimony of an alleged underworld kingpin exposed how deep the link between alleged criminals and high profile police officers is in South Africa. Also, in Tunisia grieving families lay their lost youth, all victims o
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