World May 17 What to know about the Ebola outbreak that has grown into a global health emergency ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The World Health Organization declared Sunday the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Africa's top public health body first confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province…
World May 17 WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a global health emergency More than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths have been reported. The outbreak is caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatments or vaccines.
Health May 15 What to know about new Ebola outbreak that has killed 65 people in Congo Africa’s top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province, the 17th since the disease first emerged in the country in 1976.
World May 05 Medical teams visit cruise ship passengers dealing with hantavirus outbreak Three passengers have died and at least four people are sick in what health officials say is an outbreak of hantavirus, which usually spreads by inhaling contaminated rodent droppings.
World Feb 14 African Union summit begins as discontent spreads among young people Africa has the youngest population in the world, with more than 400 million people aged 15 to 35 years old. But it is also home to several of the oldest and longest-serving leaders — a paradox that has contributed to…
World Dec 26 What to know about the Islamic State militants targeted by U.S. airstrikes in northwest Nigeria Although officials did not say which group was targeted, security analysts said the target is most likely the Lakurawa group, an IS-affiliated jihadi group.
World Dec 04 WATCH: Trump hosts Congo and Rwanda leaders to sign deal on peace, critical minerals for U.S. President Donald Trump praised the leaders of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda for their courage as they signed onto a deal on Thursday aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Congo and opening the region's critical mineral reserves…
World Nov 27 Guinea-Bissau soldiers announce general as junta leader, cementing a coup days after election The coup is the latest in a surge of coups in West Africa where democracy has recently been challenged by disputed elections that analysts say could embolden militaries.
World Nov 23 Pope calls on kidnappers to free 265 Nigerian students and teachers after 50 pupils escape Fifty of the 303 schoolchildren abducted from a Catholic school in north-central Nigeria’s Niger state have escaped captivity and are now with their families, the school authority said Sunday, as the pope called for the immediate release of those still missing.
World Nov 18 Trump says Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria. Experts and residents say the reality is more complicated Experts and residents say that in the West African nation's widespread violence, everyone is a potential victim, regardless of background or belief.