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DR Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 11,000 Cases as Health Response Struggles to Contain Spread
The Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has surpassed 11,000 confirmed cases, becoming the country's deadliest…
Persian Gulf: Tanker Attacks Raise Fresh Concerns Over Security of Maritime Routes
A series of attacks on oil tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz has heightened concerns over maritime security in the Persian Gulf, amid…
Iran: Trump Rules Out Need for Agreement with Tehran, Putting Negotiations in Doubt
Iran: Trump rules out need for agreement with Tehran, putting negotiations in doubt
Gaza: Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital Kills 6, Including Surgeon and Child
Gaza: Israeli strike on Nasser Hospital kills six, including surgeon and child
Western Sahara: UN General Assembly Debates Russian Veto as MINURSO Mission Enters Liquidation Phase
Western Sahara: UN General Assembly Debates Russian Veto as MINURSO Mission Enters Liquidation Phase
Carthage Theatre Days 2026: Tunisia turns the stage into a space for cultural dialogue
The 27th edition of the Carthage Theatre Days, running from November 21 to 28, brings together productions from 11 Arab and African countries. Beyond the…
DR Congo: Kabila-led Offensive Captures Towns in South Kivu, Displacing More than 160,000
DR Congo: Kabila-led Offensive Captures Towns in South Kivu, Displacing More than 160,000
Nearly 64,000 Nigerians Flee Violence to Niger in 2026, UNHCR Says
Nearly 64,000 people have fled Nigeria for neighbouring Niger since the beginning of 2026, escaping escalating violence in the country's northern regions, according to the…
South Africa: ANC suffers worst-ever local election result as support falls below 30%
South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) has suffered its weakest performance in local elections, securing less than a third of the vote in a result…
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