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DRC: Africa CDC sounds alarm as Congo Ebola outbreak turns deadliest yet

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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spiralling out of control, with more than 1,700 deaths recorded in just 14 weeks and contact tracing failing to contain the virus.

Pressure mounts on FIFA President Gianni Infantino

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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure after abandoning a controversial plan to open the World Cup to private investment.

Nigeria's Tinubu approves up to 80% pay rise for soldiers

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases of up to 80% for members of the armed forces, benefiting about 250,000 personnel as the government seeks to boost troop morale amid persistent insurgency, banditry and kidnapping.

Cape Verde's Bubista joins Morocco's RS Berkane after World Cup success

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Cape Verde coach Bubista has left the national team after guiding the island nation to a remarkable World Cup debut, signing a two-year contract with Moroccan club RS Berkane as he embarks on the next chapter of his coaching career.

Mysterious elephant deaths in Kenya raise questions around pesticides

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A wave of Kenyan elephant deaths has been blamed on pesticides, but experts tell the BBC they are doubtful.

Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record

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Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.

WHO calls for more support to tackle Ebola outbreak

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Two potential treatments are being tested on confirmed Ebola patients in Ituri

EU ministers condemn foreign 'information interference' in Ceuta crisis

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French interior minister Laurent Nuñez said all member states had expressed solidarity with Spain and that the interference was trying 'to sow division among' them.

Arrests in Egypt after people allegedly impersonate judges

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Egyptian authorities say the alleged scam involved fabricated scenes in court as part of a plot to defraud people.

Supernatural mini-series 'Possession' explores legacy of colonialism

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The five-part thriller blends supernatural mystery and magical realism to explore the enduring legacy of colonialism and slavery.

Ugandans among athletes 'missing' after Commonwealth Games

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Police Scotland said it had received reports of various athletes "unaccounted for" in the aftermath of the Games, which concluded on Sunday.

Thousands attend funeral for Zimbabwe family murdered in Britain

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Zimbabwe-born Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma was arrested in South Africa in July on suspicion of murdering his wife and two children.

Mayor of Melilla calls on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone

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Mayor-President of Spain's North African enclave of Melilla Juan Jose Imbroda has called on Morocco to establish a 500-meter-wide neutral zone along the borders of both Melilla and the nearby Spanish North African enclave of Ceuta following a severe migrant surge targeting Ceuta

EU commends Spain's 'swift response' to Ceuta migrant crisis

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About 70,000 of the 72,000 people who came to Ceuta illegally last week have been returned to Morocco, Spain says.

Spider-Man swings to record-breaking box office debut

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Spider-Man is swinging to record-breaking heights. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has delivered the second-biggest North American opening weekend in box office history, earning a staggering 355 million dollars, just behind "Avengers: Endgame."

U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan encounter new obstacles

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U.S.-brokered peace efforts for Sudan have encountered new obstacles after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) rejected demands to withdraw from cities under their control and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) insisted that any agreement must begin with the RSF's withdrawa

Aid organisation raises alarm about Paris migrants amid heatwave

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As high temperatures continue in the French capital, Doctors of the World has highlighted the difficult conditions faced by people living in informal camps.

DR Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre set to open in Bunia

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo's largest Ebola treatment centre is set to open this week in Bunia, in the country's northeast, as the outbreak continues to spread at what the World Health Organization (WHO) has described as an "exceptional" pace.

Cape Verde coach Bubista resigns to join Moroccan club

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Head coach Bubista leaves Cape Verde after reaching the last 32 at the World Cup to join Moroccan club RS Berkane.

Turkey, Egypt, and Qatar condemn Israeli violations of Gaza Strip truce

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They say the attacks and resulting civilian casualties violate international law and are threatening implementation of the ceasefire's second phase.

Heavy rains trigger deadly landslide at Ethiopian monastery, killing 14 worshippers

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Fourteen people were killed and five others injured in a landslide that buried worshippers at a monastery in Ethiopia's northern Amhara region, the head of the diocese

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