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DRC asks FIFA to refund World Cup tickets over US Ebola travel restrictions

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The Democratic Republic of the Congo is asking FIFA to refund its fans for World Cup tickets due to health restrictions over the Ebola outbreak.

Scientists turn to eDNA to protect Rwanda’s mountain Gorillas

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Rwanda is using environmental DNA technology to help detect endangered species like mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, as scientists and conservationists seek new ways to monitor biodiversity in dense forests threatened by climate change and human activity.

South Africa: Xenophobia - Economic Situation in Nigeria Force Citizens to Migrate to South Africa, Says Obi

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[This Day] Abuja -- Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has lamented the worsening condition of Nigerians abroad, revealing that many citizens facing xenophobic attacks in South Africa would rather remain there than return home.

Saudi Arabia: More than 1.5 million pilgrims perform stoning ritual in Mina

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More than 1.5 million Muslim pilgrims gathered in Mina, Saudi Arabia, on 27 May to perform the symbolic stoning ritual that marks a key stage of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.

Ebola-hit DR Congo faces 'catastrophic collision' of disease and conflict, WHO warns

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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said fighting in DR Congo was hampering efforts to stop spread

Burkina Faso: No Evidence Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré Accused Kenyan and French Presidents of Plotting to Assassinate Him

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[Africa Check] No evidence Burkina Faso's Ibrahim Traoré accused Kenyan and French presidents of plotting to assassinate him

Kenya: Fake Graphic Falsely Quotes French President Saying Kenyans Are Badly Mannered

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[Africa Check] Fake graphic falsely quotes French president saying Kenyans are badly mannered

Greenpeace stages record deep-sea protest against seabed mining

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Greenpeace used a robot more than 2,300 metres below the ocean surface to unfurl a “Listen to the Science” banner in protest against deep-sea mining.

Liberia: Liberia On Ebola Alert

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[Liberian Observer] A viral audio has since sparked panic across Liberia, reviving painful memories of the dreadful outbreak of Ebola, the deadliest public health catastrophe the country experienced over a decade ago.

DR Congo officials call for safe humanitarian corridors amid Ebola outbreak

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The spread of the deadly haemorrhagic fever is unfolding a region that is at the epicentre of fighting between the army and armed groups.

South Africa: Ramaphosa Bets His Presidency On Namibian Police Report

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Nigeria: 30,000 Armed Fulani Militants Driving Nigeria's Insecurity - U.S. Report

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[Vanguard] A report by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, USCIRF, has revealed that an estimated 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, worsening insecurity and religious freedom violations in several parts of the country.

South Africa: First Ghanaians Set to Be Repatriated From South Africa Over Anti-Immigrant Protests

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[Capital FM] Ghanaian authorities are repatriating the first group of 800 citizens they say have registered to be flown home from South Africa on Wednesday morning.

In war-torn Gaza, Palestinians mark Eid al-Adha among the rubble

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Palestinians in the Gaza Strip marked Eid al-Adha on 27 May under the shadow of war, gathering for prayers in heavily damaged areas of Khan Younis and Gaza City.

East Africa: Smart Glasses Trigger Privacy, Surveillance Fears Across East Africa

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[Capital FM] The rapid rise of artificial intelligence-powered smart glasses is triggering fresh privacy and surveillance concerns across East Africa, with cybersecurity experts warning that regulation and public awareness are failing to keep pace with the technology's adoption.

Thousands rally in Tbilisi as Georgia marks Independence Day with pro-EU protests

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Protesters in Tbilisi denounce Georgian Dream, accusing it of stalling EU accession, eroding civil liberties and pushing the country towards Russia.

Reconstruction helping to restore Libyans' trust in government, says Haftar's son

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Belgacem Haftar, son of eastern Libya's military chief Khalifa Haftar, touted in an interview with AFP what he called a push to make up for more than 40 "lost years" under slain ruler Muammar Gaddafi.

Ghana name Thomas Partey in World Cup squad despite UK charges

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Ghana have included midfielder Thomas Partey in their provisional 28-man squad for next month’s World Cup, despite the player facing criminal charges in the United Kingdom.

Scientists working to develop new Ebola vaccine but warn 'no shortcuts'

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A pipeline of vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics are under review by the World Health Organizations to bring about a fast response to the rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Africa Day celebrations spotlight unity, youth and global ambition

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African leaders and young representatives gathered at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa to mark Africa Day, celebrating the continent’s growing global influence while calling for stronger unity, innovation and youth leadership in shaping Africa’s future.

Vodacom M-Pesa And PayPal Partner To Expand Access To Global Digital Payments For Tanzanians

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Vodacom M-Pesa: New integration enables customers to seamlessly link accounts and transfer funds between  PayPal and M-Pesa wallets through the

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