Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo highlights challenge of containing rare strain/in /by
Nita Bharti, associate professor of biology at Penn State, studies Ebola and says the death toll is probably much higher than we currently believe because it took longer to identify the outbreak and that allowed it to spread faster.
Bangladesh: Albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” becomes unlikely star attraction/in /by
An albino buffalo nicknamed “Donald Trump” draws huge crowds near Dhaka ahead of Eid al-Adha, as visitors flock to see its rare blond coat.
Freetown welcomes first US deportation flight under Trump crackdown/in /by
Sierra Leone has become the latest African nation to receive deportees from the United States as President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign continues to expand, with a first batch of nine migrants landing at Freetown International Airport on Wednesday.
Lebanon rescuers search rubble after attacks in Tyre province/in /by
Rescuers search rubble in southern Lebanon after Israeli strikes kill at least 19, including women and children, despite an extended ceasefire.
Fear and grief in Rwampara as Ebola cases surge in DRC/in /by
In the eastern Congolese town of Rwampara, silence hung heavy over the general hospital as healthcare workers in full protective suits carried bodies into disinfected coffins.
South Africa: South Africa Inflation Hits 20-Month High On Fuel Costs/in /by
[Daba Finance] South Africa's inflation rate rose to the highest level in 20 months in April, driven by higher fuel prices linked to the Iran war and its effect on global energy markets. Consumer prices increased 4.0% from a year earlier, compared with 3.1% in March, Statistics South Africa said.
DR Congo appeals for global help as new Ebola outbreak spreads/in /by
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are racing to contain a new Ebola outbreak, as medical teams establish quarantine zones in densely populated communities amid fears the virus could spread rapidly.
France and Morocco move toward historic bilateral treaty during high-level talks/in /by
Jean-Noël Barrot visited Morocco for high-level discussions with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, as both countries moved to strengthen diplomatic and economic cooperation.
Ghana: Of 5,000 Hectares and 5,000 Acres – The ‘Small Matter’ of the Land Size for the Petroleum Hub Project/in /by
[Ghanaian Times] There is an unfortunate phenomenon whereby every major national project, at its formative stage, encounters a wave of challenges.
Baby aardvark Womble delights keepers at Chester Zoo/in /by
Native to sub-Saharan Africa, aardvarks face growing threats in the wild, including habitat loss and hunting. Conservationists hope births like Womble’s will help raise awareness about the species and support long-term breeding efforts