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Health authorities probe two suspected Ebola cases in northeast Nigeria
The two individuals have been isolated while officials carry out contact tracing and laboratory testing.
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More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak
Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.
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Ebola death toll in DR Congo passes 5,000
Authorities are struggling to find a way to control the outbreak, with no approved treatments or vaccines.
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Africa's Ebola outbreak tops 10,000 cases, mainly in DR Congo
Africa's outbreak of the Ebola virus has passed more than 10,000 cases, health authorities said Tuesday, with the vast majority located in Democratic Republic of Congo. There are currently no approved…
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Nigeria Ebola case linked to virus found in Kenya index case, health minister says
ABUJA, Oct 23 - Genomic analysis of Nigeria's only confirmed Ebola case shows the virus is closely related to the strain detected in Kenya's index case, Nigeria's health minister Muhammad Ali Pate…
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Ebola: Kenya announces second death
Kenyan health officials said the 65-year-old woman was a close relative of a man who died of Ebola last month. The woman developed symptoms while under quarantine in Nairobi.
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CDC pushes Ebola requirements for international passengers traveling to US
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will require foreign travelers heading to the U.S. to certify that they have not traveled to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the last…
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Pope Leo XIV needs no further lung cancer treatment, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV, 71, will require no further treatment for lung cancer after tests confirmed the disease was localised, the Vatican said Wednesday. The pontiff underwent surgery last week to remove part…
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Meta fined $25 billion in New Mexico over Cambridge Analytica scandal
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay $25 billion after a jury found the company deceived users in a case linked to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, media reported Wednesday. The ruling follows an…
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Canada wants to expand its LNG business. Critics raise red flags
As Canada’s LNG exports grow, critics raise concerns over human rights abuses linked to major corporate investors.
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Africa: Nigeria Targets T20 World Cup Qualifier Ticket
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian national cricket team has declared its determination to secure qualification for the 2028 International Cricket Council (ICC) Men's T20 World Cup Sub-Regional Africa…
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Nigeria Announces First Case of Ebola in Current Outbreak
Health officials praised the Nigerian authorities for their transparency in reporting the spread of the virus.
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Dangote Refinery Valued 33.4% Over IPO Price
Renaissance Capital Africa raised its Dangote refinery valuation to ₦700.41 a share, 33.4% above the IPO price, as the offer closes on 27 October.
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Africa: African Countries Could Save Billions By Cutting Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gases At the Same Time
[The Conversation Africa] Lowering air pollution in Africa has many economic benefits, according to new research by environmental scientists Chris Malley, Kevin Hicks and Caroline Sawe. They reflect…
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Boy among 2 killed after truck drives onto Wichita soccer field
A 6-year-old boy and a 35-year-old man were killed during a soccer game at Stryker Soccer Complex in Wichita, Kansas, according to police.
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Ranking the Premier League's all-time greatest super subs
Some players are destined to make their biggest impact off the bench, but who are the top 10 Premier League super subs of all time?
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Africa: How Reliable Energy Can Turn a Woman's Harvest Into a Thriving Business
[allAfrica] At dawn in Enugu State, a crate of tomatoes begins a race against the heat. For the woman who grew them, the harvest should mean income: school fees, wages and seed for the next planting…
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Ethiopia IMF Review Talks Slip to November
The IMF says talks on Ethiopia's sixth loan review will take place in November, with a board decision on a payout of about US$208 million in early 2027.
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Spike in refused study visa applications
In the past three months Immigration New Zealand declined 70 percent of applications from Bangladesh and 39 percent from India - nearly double the normal rates.
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Africa: Women's Olympic Football Tournament - 16 Nations Set for Third Round
[CAF] Sixteen nations will compete in the third round of African Qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Women's Olympic Football Tournament from 23 February to 6 March 2027.
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Africa: What African Countries, Others Can Learn From Nigeria's Economic Reforms - Minister
[Premium Times] "People can easily tell that because of the reform, life is harder. But you need to show them without the reform, it will be hardest," he said.
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UN Human Rights Council elects 15 members in uncontested vote
Rights groups say uncontested vote undermines accountability as countries with poor human rights records win seats.
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Atletico Madrid beat Manchester United 2-0 as winless run continues
Michael Carrick's Man Utd continue to search for a win as Atletico win 2-0 in UEFA Champions League.
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Nigeria’s Gombe Candidate List Fight Over Pantami Explained
Pantami's lawyers gave Nigeria's electoral commission until Wednesday, 14 October, to add him to the Gombe candidate list. Here is how the dispute works.
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Our World: The week of Oct. 12, 2026
Our World is a roundup from our weekly print edition of noteworthy happenings, from our global correspondents and editors.
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What the Iran war has done to the world’s energy supply, in charts
Fossil fuels produce 81 percent of global energy. We look at Middle East’s role and what happens when supplies are cut.
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World Bank in talks with dozens of countries about crisis aid
The World Bank is in discussions with 30 to 40 countries about potential crisis aid to help them manage energy shocks and price increases triggered by the war in the Middle East, its president, Ajay…
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Mainland Block Party Returns to Lagos on 1 January 2027
The Lagos New Year's Day party returns on Friday 1 January 2027, with entry from about US$6. The venue and the headliner are still to be announced.
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Ghana faces challenge to persuade Brics it deserves a seat at the table
Ghana is seeking to widen its trade and diplomatic options beyond the West by applying to join the Brics bloc of emerging economies. But a seat at the table is far from guaranteed: Ghana will have to…
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Irish nun is first woman appointed to lead Vatican’s network of missionaries
Donegal native has worked as missionary in Nigeria and Tanzania, helping to improve status of women
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Africa: Wild Africa Series Spotlights Elephant, Dolphin and Pangolin Conservation
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A new Pan-African wildlife television series highlighting conservation efforts and the people protecting Africa's natural heritage has premiered on Citizen TV, bringing stories…
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Niger set for $200 million financial package from IMF
The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Niger that should see the west African nation receive around $203 million over three years to support its…
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US deportations to African countries unlawful and exploit suffering, rights group says
More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.
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Togo Moves to Open Power Grid as Demand Set to Rise 32%
Togo's cabinet adopted a draft electricity law on Tuesday, 6 October, that would open the grid to private producers and direct sales to big users.
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Cameroon Holds Pastor, 4 Followers in Trafficking Case
Gendarmes in Yaoundé arrested a 43-year-old Nigerian pastor and four followers on 6 October over alleged kidnapping of minors and human trafficking.
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US Stocks Slip 0.2% as 10-Year Yield Holds 5.3% | Global Economy, Oct 8
US stocks slipped from a record as the 10-year yield held near 5.3% and oil stayed near US$100, while Fed minutes still point to one more rate hike.
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What to Do in Lagos in October 2026
Felabration runs 12 to 18 October and Design Week Lagos ticketed days 22 to 25 October. Dates, venues and ticket notes for Lagos this month.
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Libya's eastern-based parliament removes speaker amid growing discontent
Lawmakers in the House of Representatives voted to replace Aguila Saleh with Al-Salhin Abdulnabi.
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Nigeria nears 2,000 repatriations from South Africa after latest evacuation flight
ABUJA, Oct 6 - Another 105 Nigerians arrived in Lagos from South Africa on Friday, bringing to 1,926 the number repatriated since June following xenophobic attacks, the foreign ministry said on…
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Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Links Lagos Airport Rebuild to Fuel Subsidy Cut
Nigeria's aviation minister says ending the fuel subsidy, not loans, paid for a US$500 million Lagos airport rebuild. Who builds it and what is still open.