Nairobi, July 2 (dpa/GNA) – Clinical testing of two antiviral therapy approaches against the Ebola virus is beginning in the Democratic Republic of the…
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Mob burns Ebola treatment centre in eastern Congo, killing policeman
Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo, July 2 (dpa/GNA) – A mob set fire to an Ebola treatment centre in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,…
Cote d’Ivoire floods kill at least 59 this year: official
ABIDJAN, July 2, (Xinhua/GNA) — At least 59 people have died in floods, triggered by torrential rains in Cote d’Ivoire this year, Minister of…
3 killed in suspected targeted attack in South Africa’s Cape Town
CAPE TOWN, June 28 (Xinhua/GNA) — Three people were shot dead and several others escaped, after armed suspects opened fire inside a shack in…
Uganda to evacuate 746 nationals from South Africa amid xenophobic violence
KAMPALA, June 28 (Xinhua/GNA) — Uganda on Sunday announced plans to evacuate 746 of its nationals from South Africa, after months of escalating xenophobic…
Africa CDC urges sustained vigilance, solidarity following imported Ebola case in France
ADDIS ABABA, June 25 (Xinhua/GNA) — The diagnosis of an imported Bundibugyo Ebola virus case in France, reinforces the vital need to maintain sustained…
Chinese, Russian embassies in Tanzania mark anniversary of partnership with cultural event
DAR ES SALAAM, June 25 (Xinhua/GNA) — The Chinese and Russian embassies in Tanzania, on Wednesday night marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment…
Mozambican president urges push for economic self-reliance through industrialization
MAPUTO, June 25 (Xinhua) — Mozambican President Daniel Francisco Chapo on Thursday called for a national drive toward economic self-reliance as the country marked…
At least 8 killed in farmer-herder clash in north-western Nigeria
ABUJA, June 24 (Xinhua/GNA) — At least eight people were killed in a violent clash between farmers and herders in Nigeria’s northwestern Kebbi State,…
South African police step up security ahead of anti-immigration protests
JOHANNESBURG, June 24 (Xinhua/GNA) — South African police on Wednesday, met representatives of the private security industry to coordinate security arrangements ahead of anti-immigration…
Ethiopia initiates repatriation of nationals from Saudi Arabia after prison amnesty
ADDIS ABABA, June 24 (Xinhua/GNA) — The Ethiopian government announced on Wednesday, that it has begun repatriating Ethiopian nationals who were serving long-term prison…
Libyan rival factions agree on presidential election law in UN-brokered dialogue
TRIPOLI, June 24 (Xinhua/GNA) — The UN Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL), announced Wednesday that participants in the fourth round of consultations of the…
Confirmed Ebola cases in DR Congo rise to 1,048
KINSHASA, June 22 (Xinhua/GNA) – The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), has risen to 1,048, including…
About 500 Malawians in S. Africa’s Johannesburg await repatriation amid anti-immigrant protests
JOHANNESBURG, June 22 (Xinhua/GNA) — About 500 Malawian nationals are currently waiting in Sophiatown, Johannesburg, for repatriation to their home country, a South African…
South Africa says HIV treatment unaffected by U.S. PEPFAR funding withdrawal
JOHANNESBURG, June 21 (Xinhua/GNA) — South Africa’s Department of Health on Sunday, assured the public that the country has measures in place to sustain…
Russia reaffirms position on necessity of expanding Africa’s role in UNSC – Lavrov
Moscow, June 22 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – Russia has reaffirmed its principled position on the need to significantly expand the role of African countries in…
DR Congo Ebola cases rise to 896: health authorities
KINSHASA, June 21 (Xinhua/GNA) — The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has risen to 896, including…
Attack on Niger’s main airport leaves dozens dead
Niamey, June 19, (dpa/GNA) – Heavily armed attackers, stormed the international airport in Niger’s capital early on Thursday, triggering a gun battle that left…
More than 7,000 Russian test systems for Ebola transferred to Africa – Watchdog
Moscow, June 19 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – More than 7,000 Russian test systems for the diagnosis of Ebola caused by the Bundibugyo strain have been…
Russia, Egypt agree to expand counter-terrorism cooperation – Foreign Ministry
Moscow, June 18 (RIA Novosti/GNA) – Russia and Egypt have agreed to expand cooperation in the fight against international terrorism and other security challenges,…