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Equatorial Guinea: 11 deaths from Marburg virus -new report

The ministry also mentions 15 positive cases, none of which are hospitalized, and 385 contact cases "followed" against 604 last week, said the ministry in a document dated Monday and posted on Twitter Tuesday.

Vanishing Heritage: How Egypt’s pricey traditions are fading away

Funerals without meals, shortened wedding parties, and even thinner gold wedding rings... In Egypt, the economic crisis has not only changed consumer habits but is also shaking up centuries-old traditions.

Niger’s Agadez region overwhelmed by migration

"We don't have a problem with anyone here," replies Nadya, a prostitute and mother of two. "I do this for them, I really need the money", says this thirty-year-old woman with a traditional tattoo on her cheeks.

Sudan fails to meet deadline to form civilian govt

According to a timeline set up by Sudan's ruling junta and civilian groups, a new prime minister and other posts should have been announced on Tuesday (Apr. 11).
Security reforms opposing the military and a powerful paramilitary group are a stumbling b...

UN chief urges more aid on visit to Somalia’s displaced

The United Nations has launched a $2.6 billion call for humanitarian assistance, but Guterres said the appeal was only 15 percent funded

Comoros, France spar over Mayotte expulsions

Many Comorians move to richer Mayotte for jobs and better standards of living, while others have family ties there

Iraqi asylum seeker challenges deportation to Rwanda at European court

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has decided to examine the application of an Iraqi asylum seeker threatened with deportation from the United Kingdom to Rwanda, as part of a highly controversial agreement between London and Kigali

Tunisia football club shuts after players head to Europe

A Tunisian fourth-division football club has suspended its activities after 30 of its players emigrated illegally to Europe, its president said on Tuesday.

Ethiopia: Authorities impose curfew on nightlife in Amhara over protests

On Monday the govt imposed restrictions on nightlife and meetings in three major cities in Ethiopia's Amhara region, including the most populous, Gondar, in the wake of protests

Kenyan leader rules out more loans to pay workers

According to Ruto, the salary delays are due to the country's substantial public debt, with some loans becoming due this month.