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Pressure to have baby boys outweighs Congolese women’s health concerns/in /by
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, women bear the pressure of having baby boys, even when it conflicts with their personal choices or their health.
Veteran Congolese doctor still helping fight Ebola at 84/in /by
In 1976, young Congolese doctor Jean-Jacques Muyembe was sent to a remote village to look into a mysterious illness and found himself confronting Ebola, a deadly virus the world did not yet know.
Benin and Niger formalise commitment to reopening shared border/in /by
Benin and Niger have reaffirmed their commitment to reopening their shared border.
Detained Ugandan lawyer charged with complicity in treason/in /by
A Ugandan opposition lawyer appeared in court Wednesday charged with complicity in treason, after the powerful army chief boasted of his abduction.
Gunfire erupts near airport in Niger’s capital/in /by
Gunfire erupted early on Thursday at the airport in Niger's capital, Niamey, residents told AFP, several months after a major jihadist attack at the facility.
Mass protest by ultra-Orthodox Jews in Israel over army conscription/in /by
Thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jews protest near Netanya against mandatory army service, demanding release of draft refusers amid Israel’s wartime strains.
Zimbabwe court ruling on constitutional amendments sparks divided reactions/in /by
In Zimbabwe, a court ruling dismissing a legal challenge by war veterans against proposed constitutional amendments has sparked divided reactions.
Watch: Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Versailles/in /by
US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at the Palace of Versailles on 18 June, marking a significant diplomatic step aimed at easing the Middle East conflict that has unsettled the region since February.
DR Congo fans celebrate draw against Portugal despite Ebola fears/in /by
The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s national soccer team made history at the World Cup by earning a 1-1 draw against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal on Wednesday.
UK: Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union debate sparks protests and free speech backlash/in /by
Tommy Robinson’s appearance at the Oxford Union prompts large protests and reignites the UK debate over free expression and platforms for extremists.