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What to Know About the Ebola Outbreak as Cases and Deaths Rise

More than 139 deaths and nearly 600 cases are suspected. The United States restricted entry for people who have been to three African countries after a global health emergency was declared. ​More than 139 deaths and nearly 600 cases are suspected. The United States restricted entry for people who have been to three African countries […]

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Air France Flight to U.S. Is Diverted to Montreal Over Congolese Passenger Amid Ebola Fears

An Air France plane was sent to Montreal because a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo was on board. The U.S. has closed its borders to recent visitors to the African country. ​An Air France plane was sent to Montreal because a passenger from the Democratic Republic of Congo was on board. The U.S.

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Uganda Restricts Travel with Congo Over Ebola Outbreak

Uganda said that flights to and from the Democratic Republic of Congo would be temporarily suspended, as the outbreak appeared to spread to a rebel-controlled province in Congo. ​Uganda said that flights to and from the Democratic Republic of Congo would be temporarily suspended, as the outbreak appeared to spread to a rebel-controlled province in

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U.S. Adds Security Measures at Dulles to Receive Citizens Who Have Been in Ebola Outbreak Region

The Department of Homeland Security directed all flights carrying certain travelers to arrive at Dulles International Airport in Virginia. ​The Department of Homeland Security directed all flights carrying certain travelers to arrive at Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Read More

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Ethiopia : Members of Amhara’s Qemant community convicted of terrorism

The region headed by Arega Kebede was prosecuting these individuals for committing acts of violence in the town of Aykel and for having “exploited the identity issue of the Qemant ethnic group to commit terrorist acts and serve their political interests”. ​The region headed by Arega Kebede was prosecuting these individuals for committing acts of

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DRC : Chinese firm Chengtun Mining lying in wait for strategic Gécamines permit

The announcement concerning a $300m investment remains strangely vague. On 8 April, Chinese company Chengtun Mining Group Co mentioned a […] ​The announcement concerning a $300m investment remains strangely vague. On 8 April, Chinese company Chengtun Mining Group Co mentioned a […] Read More

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Egypt : New UNESCO chief El-Enany strapped for cash

At issue is the confirmed departure of the United States from UNESCO, announced by the Trump administration in July 2025, against which the UN institution’s director-general has proven powerless. ​At issue is the confirmed departure of the United States from UNESCO, announced by the Trump administration in July 2025, against which the UN institution’s director-general

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