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The race is on to find a vaccine or treatment that can help stem the deadly outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo and Uganda. By Jospin Mwisha (AFP/File)

The vaccines and treatments being developed for Ebola outbreak

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There are no vaccines or treatments for the strain of Ebola that has killed nearly 200 people in DR Congo and Uganda, bu ...

Several media reported that Elye Wahi (L) had been questioned by French police over suspicions of spot-fixing in a Ligue 1 match. By CHARLY TRIBALLEAU (AFP)

Wahi denied Canadian visa for Ivory Coast World Cup clash with Germany

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Forward Elye Wahi will miss Ivory Coast's second World Cup match against Germany after he was denied a visa to enter Can ...

S.African sentenced in 'world's largest' rhino trafficking case

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A South African court has convicted and fined a rhino horn trafficking mastermind , ending a trial spanning 15 years, p ...

In January, Niameys Diori Hamani international airport was attacked by jihadists. By - (AFP/File)

Gunfire at airport in Niger's capital: residents

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Gunfire erupted early on Thursday at the airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, residents told AFP, five months after a jih ...

Activists say LGBTQ rights are increasingly threatened in Africa. By Zinyange Auntony (AFP/File)

New wave of anti-LGBTQ laws sweeps Africa

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A string of west African countries have outlawed same-sex relations in recent months, further eroding LGBTQ rights on a ...

Relatives mourn at a memorial for victims of the Utumishi Girls Academy fire, the latest in a wave of such tragedies across Kenya. By Luis TATO (AFP)

Why are Kenyan kids burning schools and killing their classmates?

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Almost 50 fires have ripped through Kenyan schools this year, 16 schoolgirls have died, and more than 100 schools have t ...

Democratic Republic of Congo fans set aside fears over the Ebola epidemic and celebrated their sides historic World Cup draw with Portugal. By Jospin Mwisha (AFP)

Historic World Cup goal brings rare joy to DR Congo Ebola epicentre

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The Democratic Republic of Congo's first ever World Cup point on Wednesday gave their compatriots in Bunia, the epicentr ...

Hugo Broos took aim at trash critics after South Africas 2-0 World Cup defeat to Mexico. By Yuri CORTEZ (AFP)

South Africa's Broos hits out at 'trash' talk, targets World Cup redemption

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South Africa coach Hugo Broos said he will take no notice of the trash criticism he has faced as Bafana Bafana try to ...

Yoane Wissas goal secured the Democratic Republic of Congos first ever point at a World Cup in a 1-1 draw with Portugal. By RONALDO SCHEMIDT (AFP)

Ronaldo fails to shine as DR Congo earn historic World Cup point

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Cristiano Ronaldo's record-equalling sixth World Cup got off to a disappointing start as the Democratic Republic of Cong ...

Former OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke was acquitted of six bribery charges by a UK jury. By Henry NICHOLLS (AFP)

Ex-OPEC president Diezani Alison-Madueke cleared of bribery in UK trial

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The first woman president of OPEC and Nigeria's former oil minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, was cleared of bribery char ...

Foreign nationals, many of them Malawians, have streamed to a sports field in Durban, South Africa after fleeing a wave of xenophobic attacks. By RAJESH JANTILAL (AFP)

Malawians crowd makeshift S.African camp desperate to get home

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Thousands of Malawians have crammed into a field in the South African city of Durban in dire conditions, desperate to re ...

Activists want more and better data on how fishing trawlers are operating. By LOIC VENANCE (AFP)

Global data declaration targets illegal fishing

Jun 17, 2026 |

Fifteen countries signed a global declaration on Wednesday aimed at combating illegal and destructive fishing with bett ...

John Steenhuisen will become deputy trade minister after being demoted from the cabinet. By Rajesh JANTILAL (AFP/File)

South Africa's centre-right drops ex-leader from cabinet ahead of polls

Jun 17, 2026 |

South Africa's Democratic Alliance, the second-largest party in the fragile coalition government, on Wednesday demoted f ...

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