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A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world an unlikely lifeline. ​A generic version of a breakthrough cystic fibrosis drug, manufactured in Bangladesh for a fraction of the American price, may give some families around the world […]

A threat to all undocumented foreigners to leave the country by Tuesday has led many to set up street camps as they try to get out. ​A threat to all undocumented foreigners to leave the country by Tuesday has led many to set up street camps as they try to get out. Read More

Cape Verdeans were ecstatic when their country qualified for the World Cup. Their joy has now been supercharged by what seemed unthinkable before the tournament: a spot in the knockouts. ​Cape Verdeans were ecstatic when their country qualified for the World Cup. Their joy has now been supercharged by what seemed unthinkable before the tournament:

Frontline Congolese workers who conduct safe burials are key to containing what experts fear could become the worst ever Ebola outbreak. They risk not just infection, but the anger of terrified communities. ​Frontline Congolese workers who conduct safe burials are key to containing what experts fear could become the worst ever Ebola outbreak. They risk

Our chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, reports from a city where Red Cross workers carrying out burials in the Ebola outbreak have come under attack. ​Our chief Africa correspondent, Declan Walsh, reports from a city where Red Cross workers carrying out burials in the Ebola outbreak have come under attack. Read More

According to information obtained by Africa Intelligence, the Democratic Republic of Congo lodged an application instituting proceedings against Rwanda at […] ​According to information obtained by Africa Intelligence, the Democratic Republic of Congo lodged an application instituting proceedings against Rwanda at […] Read More

Three months after Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz acquired Nation Media Group, East Africa’s leading media group is set for major changes at the top. ​Three months after Tanzanian billionaire Rostam Aziz acquired Nation Media Group, East Africa’s leading media group is set for major changes at the top. Read More

After stopping in Brussels on 24 June, where he met with the European Council president and the European Commission president, the Beninese head of state instructed his foreign minister to start working on a trip to Paris. ​After stopping in Brussels on 24 June, where he met with the European Council president and the European

At first glance, it’s a coming together that may raise eyebrows. Having taken power last October following a military coup, […] ​At first glance, it’s a coming together that may raise eyebrows. Having taken power last October following a military coup, […] Read More

The case of Franco-Tunisian journalist Mourad Zeghidi, who has been detained in Tunisia for more than two years and has […] ​The case of Franco-Tunisian journalist Mourad Zeghidi, who has been detained in Tunisia for more than two years and has […] Read More