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Rwanda tightens border controls over deadly Ebola outbreak In DR Congo

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Rwandan authorities have intensified health screenings and tightened movement along the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo as a deadly Ebola outbreak linked to the rare Bundibugyo strain continues to spread across the region.

South Africa: SAQA Scraps Over 1,100 Outdated Qualifications - South African News Briefs - May 20, 2026

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Zimbabwe: Chivayo's Ex-Mother-in-Law Arrested for Siphoning U.S.$1.4 Million From Grandkids' Trust Account

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[New Zimbabwe] Wicknell Chivayo's ex-mother-in-law, Tabitha Madzikanda, has been arrested on allegations of fraud following reports that she had sought to siphon US$1.4 million from her grandchildren's trust account.

Somalia: Somaliland Ambassador to Israel Announces Embassy in Jerusalem

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[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Somaliland will open an embassy in Jerusalem in the near future, its ambassador to Israel said on tuesday, as diplomatic ties between the two sides continue to deepen following Israel's recognition of Somaliland last year.

Kenya: Gachagua Dismisses Hormuz Narrative As 'Hot Air' Amid Fuel Price Debate

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed government claims linking rising fuel prices in Kenya to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that the country's fuel imports are sourced directly from Gulf suppliers and do not pass through the disputed waterway.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Highlights Health Gains At 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- 79th World Health Assembly is underway in Geneva, with Ethiopia taking part through a delegation led by Health Minister Dr. Mekdes Daba.

Southern Africa: SADC Ministers to Meet in Zimbabwe Over Food Security, Blue Economy

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[New Zimbabwe] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) will hold a joint meeting of Ministers responsible for agriculture, food security, fisheries and aquaculture on May 29, 2026, in Victoria Falls, aimed at strengthening food security and the blue economy across the region.

Zimbabwe: Desperate Teachers Forced Into Dangerous Work As Salaries Fail - Union Says

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[New Zimbabwe] Teachers across the country have resorted to risky alternative means of earning an income outside of government salaries, a new survey has revealed.

Nigeria: Fatalities From Lassa Fever

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[This Day] All stakeholders should do more to stem the scourge

Rwanda: Kagame Congratulates Arsenal On Premier League Glory

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[New Times] President Paul Kagame has congratulated Arsenal after the club won the 2025/26 Premier League title, ending a 22-year wait for the championship.

Rwanda: Rwanda Steps Up Screening At Border Crossings Despite No Ebola Case

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[New Times] The Government of Rwanda has stepped up preventive measures at border crossings with DR Congo and Uganda in the wake of confirmed Ebola cases in the two neighbouring countries.

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Regional Peace and Security

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[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its longstanding contribution to regional peace and security, according to Chief of General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF), Field Marshal Berhanu Jula.

Africa: Star-Studded Refugee Football Team Takes the Pitch for UN

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[UN News] A symbolic team of famous footballers with first hand experience of life as a refugee was announced on Tuesday by UNHCR, just weeks ahead of the world's biggest sporting event - the FIFA Men's World Cup.

Congo-Kinshasa: WHO Declares Global Emergency As DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Spreads Beyond Borders

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[RFI] The death toll from the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has climbed to 131, with more than 500 suspected cases now recorded. The World Health Organization said it was "deeply concerned" by the scale and pace of the epidemic.

Chad: From Refugee to Red Carpet, the Remarkable Journey of Amine Benrachid

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[RFI] Amine Benrachid arrived in France with nothing but the clothes on his back, having crossed the Mediterranean on a rubber dinghy and walked across the border on foot. Today, the Chadian-South Sudanese actor is sitting on the jury of the Citizenship Prize at Cannes, and is preparing to tell his own story on screen.

Statement on United States (US) Travel Restrictions Related to the Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak

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Statement on united states: The United States remains a longstanding and valued partner of Africa in disease surveillance, emergency response, workforce

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Declares the Ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security

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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) (https://AfricaCDC.org/), acting on the recommendations of its Emergency Consultative

Kaspersky maps Artificial intelligence (AI) and the evolving threat landscape at AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya

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Kaspersky maps artificial intelligence: At AI Everything Kenya x GITEX Kenya, taking place from 19-21 May, global cybersecurity company, Kaspersky

Bouka Family Sets Out Again to Conquer Everest

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Bouka family sets out: One year after reaching within 250 metres of Everest’s summit but turning back due to congestion, frostbite risk, and limited

Port Community Systems (PCS) as the crisis backbone: how trade disruption makes digital port infrastructure non-negotiable (By Alioune Ciss)

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Port community systems pcs: By Alioune Ciss, Chief Executive Officer, Webb Fontaine (https://WebbFontaine.com). When global trade flows normally, Port

Royal Air Maroc launches special World Cup flights for Atlas Lions fans

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Royal Air Maroc is ramping up flights to the United States ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, adding 32 special flights to help transport Moroccan fans supporting the Atlas Lions during the tournament’s group stage.

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