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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates31 mins agoHow worrying is the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo?An outbreak in DR Congo has been declared a health emergency, with almost 250 suspected cases reported.31 mins ago1 hr agoWHO declares Ebola outbreak in DR Congo a global health emergencyThe agency added that the outbreak, with around 246 cases and 80 deaths, does not meet the criteria of pandemic emergency.1 hr ago22 hrs agoToddlers among more than 50 schoolchildren kidnapped in NigeriaNo group has yet claimed responsibility for the attacks, which have devastated Mussa town in Borno state.22 hrs ago1 day agoNew outbreak of Ebola kills 80 in eastern DR CongoAfrica's top health agency says around 246 cases have been reported - a case has also been reported in Uganda.1 day ago3 days agoFormer Nigerian minister sentenced to 75 years in rare corruption verdictFormer Power Minister Saleh Mamman was convicted last week - but the authorities do not know his whereabouts.3 days ago3 days agoNigerian film star Alexx Ekubo dies from cancer aged 40The actor was recognised for his contributions to entertainment as well as his humanitarian efforts.3 days ago3 days ago'They shot my neighbour in the head' - the lakeside city traumatised by warRebel fighters and Rwandan troops are accused of committing atrocities after capturing the DR Congo city of Uvira in December.3 days ago4 days agoDozens of dogs rescued and suspect arrested in Uganda after BBC investigationA BBC investigation exposed how scammers posted social content of dogs in distress to dupe donors into giving money.4 days ago4 days agoGhana to evacuate 300 from South Africa over anti-immigrant protestsThe foreign minister says the "distressed" Ghanaians registered with the embassy in Pretoria to be evacuated.4 days ago...
