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Young riders join Ebola awareness drive in eastern DRC

Dozens of motorcycle taxi drivers have taken to the streets of Bunia and Rwampara in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to spread Ebola prevention messages.

Nigerian nationals in South Africa repatriated amid growing anti-migrant tensions

Nigerians fleeing the wave of anti-immigrant tensions sweeping South Africa arrived at Johannesburg airport on Wednesday for repatriation. For weeks, groups armed with sticks and shields have marched through parts of the country demanding that foreigne...

Iran closes Strait of Hormuz to all vessels, state TV reports

Iran is closing the Strait of Hormuz to all traffic, including oil tankers and commercial ships, the country’s state media announced on Thursday.

Spain: Pope Leo XIV blesses new Sagrada Familia tower, now world’s tallest church

Pope Leo XIV blesses Sagrada Familia’s new tower in Barcelona, now the world’s tallest church, in a mass marking 100 years since Antoni Gaudí’s death.

‘Fire of Ebola’ dying down Uganda’s President Museveni tells the nation

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni says the "fire of Ebola has started going down" in an address to the nation. Museveni and officials state there have been "no new cases" for five days, with the president calling the outbreak "easy to stop."

Countdown on to the opening match in Mexico of the FIFA World Cup

The expanded tournament is co-hosted by Mexico, the United States, and Canada with 104 matches in 16 stadiums over 39 days.

US urges Europe to impose Ebola travel bans ahead of FIFA World Cup

The EU says there is no evidence that additional border measures were needed to prevent the spread of the virus to Europe.

Somali football referee denied entry to US returns home to hero’s welcome

Speaking at the airport, Omar Artan told supporters not to give up hope and vowed to participate in the next World Cup.

Congolese doctors to go on strike amid Ebola outbreak

They have denounced what they said was government’s failure to respond concretely to their demands for better pay and working conditions.

Ivorian journalists raise the alarm about declining press freedom

They say the government is increasingly attempting to shackle and control the profession.