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Global risk from Ebola outbreak remains low, WHO chief says after France identifies first case

The global risk from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains low, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.

Sexual violence used as a ‘weapon of war’ since start of Sudan conflict, UN says

Sexual violence has being used “consistently as a tactic and weapon of war” since the conflict in Sudan erupted three years ago. That’s the finding of a new report by the United Nations Human Rights Office.

Kenya to charge students for murder in deadly dormitory fire

Kenyan prosecutors said Tuesday they will charge a number of students with murder of 16 schoolmates in the burning of a dormitory in late May that shocked the east African country.

DR Congo: Mining operations continue at epicentre of Ebola outbreak

At a gold mine in Mongbwalu, necessity is forcing people to put aside their fear of the virus and carry on working.

Angola investigating former general challenging Lourenço for party leadership

Angola is investigating a former general challenging President João Lourenço for leadership of the country’s ruling MPLA.

UN adopts resolution upholding accountability for attacks on peacekeepers

It authorises new steps to ensure that those who commit crimes against peacekeepers face justice.

Defence team for former CAR president Bozizé accuse court of procedural irregularities

Defence lawyers in the trial of Central African Republic’s former president, François Bozizé, on Tuesday denounced what they say are procedural irregularities.

Libya’s eastern government bans entry for nationals of four countries

The decree prohibits citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia from entering through all land, sea, and air ports.

France confirms first ever case of Ebola in doctor returning from DRC

France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak.

HRW says Cameroon not doing enough to combat violence against women

In a new report, it said violence against women and girls remains widespread despite repeated government promises to do something about it.