Ethiopia confirms outbreak of deadly Marburg virus: Africa CDC
Ethiopia has confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the south of the country, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said on Saturday.
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Climate change threatens Morocco’s camels, and with them its cultural heritage
Camel livestock in Morocco is on the decline, due to the effects of climate change and diminishing pastures. Camels are part of the fabric of life for Saharan populations, providing meat, income, employment, and an essential draw for tourists. RFI met…
Four killed after boat carrying migrants from Bangladesh capsizes off Libya
Status of second boat carrying 69 people, including dozens of Sudanese nationals, still unclear
Ethiopia confirms outbreak of deadly Marburg virus
At least nine cases detected of Ebola-like illness, according to Africa CDC, which kills up to 80% of those infectedEthiopia has confirmed an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus in the south of the country, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and P…
M23, DR Congo ink fresh framework agreement for a peace deal in Doha
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the Rwanda-backed M23 militia signed a new framework for peace on Saturday at a ceremony in Qatar aimed at ending the fighting that has devastated eastern DRC.
First victory fuels Paralympic dream for South Sudan’s blind football team
Five years ago, South Sudan didn’t have a blind football team. Now their national side has won its first international tournament and moved a step closer to making it to the 2028 Paralympics. The players and their coach told RFI what’s driving them on…
DR Congo and M23 rebel group sign a framework agreement for a peace deal in Qatar
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebel group signed a fresh framework for peace in Qatar Saturday after multiple rounds of direct talks between the warring sides. The Rwanda-backed paramilitary group seized two major cities in DR Congo’s e…
How Trump’s Redlines Have Upended the G20 Summit in South Africa
At the annual meeting of the world’s major economic powers, U.S. objections are blocking the usual policy statements, highlighting the president’s distaste for multilateralism — and compromise.
Mali media authorities suspend French broadcasters
Mali’s media regulator the HAC has suspended French broadcasters LCI and TF1 over allegedly using “unverified statements and falsehoods” regarding jihadists in this Sahelian country, according to a decision seen by French press agency AFP Friday.
UK warned that 15% cut to health fund will force ‘impossible choices’ on Africa
Advocates fear that other donors will follow Britain’s reduction to the Global Fund for Aids, TB and malariaThe UK is undermining its legacy in fighting infectious diseases including Aids and malaria by cutting money pledged to a leading global health …