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Traditional healers in DRC say they can cure Ebola
Although there is still no vaccine or official treatment for the Bundibugyo virus, the rare strain of the current and deadly Ebola outbreak in the DRC, Dauda Tshimanga and his wife Mariam Kabika, a couple of traditional healers, are “certain” they have a found a remedy to treat it.
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Nigerian museum revamp amplifies calls for return of looted treasures
Western museums, including those in Britain, the Netherlands and Germany, have in recent years returned several hundred artefacts, but countless more remain in galleries in Europe and America
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Somali capital rocked by gunfire ahead of planned protests
People in Mogadishu say they endured a “sleepless night” after heavy gunfire rocked Somalia’s capital, with smoke rising over the city and armed forces deployed on the streets, after clashes erupted between rival political factions ahead of planned protests.
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Louisville marks 10 years since Muhammad Ali’s death
Ten years after the death of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, is celebrating his legacy with remembrance events and a new annual initiative aimed at promoting kindness and service.
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Debt Crisis: Senegal turns to the IMF [Business Africa]
After a Long standoff, Senegal Finally Turns to the IMF, with the country hoping to conclude an agreement with the Bretton Woods Institution by the end of June
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South Africa’s white enclave drawing more young Afrikaners
More young people from South Africa’s white minority are moving to the small white enclave of Orania.
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Abidjan demolitions spark outcry as residents face uncertain future
Authorities in Ivory Coast have launched a new wave of demolitions in the Vridi 3 neighborhood near the Port of Abidjan, triggering anger and uncertainty among affected residents.
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Visitors get sneak preview of Obama Presidential Centre
The campus in Chicago opens officially on 19 June, coinciding with Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the US.
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Ebola: Controversial U.S.-backed quarantine center in Kenya starts
Kenya’s health minister said on Wednesday that the US-funded quarantine centre would proceed, days after deadly protests erupted over the project
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Lebanon: Israeli drone attacks, scepticism greet ceasefire extension
Israeli drone strikes on different parts of southern Lebanon killed at least one person and wounded four on Thursday, state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported
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Mali restricts 125cc+ motorcycles amid Jihadist insurgency
Mali’s military-led government has announced sweeping restrictions on motorcycles as it battles a worsening jihadist insurgency.
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FIFA bans reusable bottles despite heat warnings ahead of 2026 World Cup
FIFA has banned fans from bringing reusable water bottles into stadiums at the 2026 World Cup, despite growing warnings that extreme heat could put supporters at risk.
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Tanzania’s president visits Russia amid frayed ties with the West
Samia Suluhu Hassan’s three-day state visit to Moscow is her first official trip abroad since she won last year’s disputed election.
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Benin president visits Niger, Burkina, following coup tensions
Benin’s new leader on Tuesday visited neighbouring Niger and Burkina Faso, in a sign of easing tensions between his country and the military-led west African states.
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France: Protesters rally outside CNews TV over alleged Kremlin influence
France witnessed renewed debate over foreign influence in the media on 3 June as dozens of protesters gathered outside CNews headquarters in Paris to denounce Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France.
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Cuba’s fuel crisis leaves Havana’s streets overflowing with rubbish
Cuba is facing a mounting waste management crisis as fuel shortages continue to disrupt rubbish collection across Havana, the country’s capital.
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Albania: Fourth day of unrest as Trump-linked resort sparks protests
On the fourth consecutive day of protests, demonstrators clashed with police in central Tirana on 3 June over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump family.
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Five countries elected non-permanent members of UN Security Council
Zimbabwe was elected unopposed for the African Group and will be joined by Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, and Trinidad and Tobago.
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Nine students to be held in custody over deadly school fire in Kenya
A court in Naivasha has ruled they will be remanded at a children’s home to allow detectives to complete their investigations.
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Mogadishu residents flee as gunfire breaks out near house of former Somali PM
Residents of Mogadishu’s Howl Wadaag district fled in panic as gunfire broke out near the house of former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire. Khaire said he was attacked by government forces ahead of planned protests.
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DRC’s Bunia airport reopens after steep decline in number of suspected Ebola cases
Traffic has resumed at Bunia airport in DR Congo’s Ituri province – the epicenter of the country’s latest Ebola outbreak – after the World Health Organization reported a sharp decline in the number of suspected cases from 906 to 116.
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Ebola: WFP steps food assistance to frontline workers, patients
Ituri, the epicenter of ebola, is one of the most severely food insecure hotspots in DRC in 2026, with an estimated 1,7 million people – more than a third of the population -facing crisis or worse levels of hunger
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ECDC: Ebola threat to EU public remains very low
The risk of Ebola infection for the wider public in the European Union remains “very low,” according to health officials. But a worsening outbreak involving a rare strain of the virus in Congo and Uganda is raising concern due to the lack of a licensed vaccine or treatment.
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Uganda’s Ghetto Kids dance troupe ‘can’t wait’ for World Cup show with Shakira
Uganda’s Ghetto Kids dance troupe are getting ready to take the stage at the World Cup half-time show in the US: “We can’t wait to show the world what we are!”
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Abdoulaye Wade: Senegal’s former president turns 100
The former schoolteacher was born on 29 May 1926 in Saint-Louis in the country’s north and served as president from 2000 to 2012
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Foreign nationals in South Africa seek community protection after weekend of deadly violence
At least two people died after anti-immigrant protests in South Africa’s Western Cape this weekend turned violent. Now foreign nationals in the country are seeking shelter in community centres, while others are leaving the country.
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Gabon opposition leader kept behind bars as court rejects appeal
Gabon’s main opposition figure, Alain-Claude Bilie-By-Nze, will remain in detention after an appeals court rejected his bid to invalidate legal proceedings against him. The decision deepens concerns over judicial independence and political freedoms in the Central African nation.
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Senegal: Sonko-Faye split deepens as president asserts authority
Ousmane Sonko, leader of Senegal’s ruling party and recently dismissed from his post as prime minister, has stated that his party is now “in a situation of cohabitation”
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Zimbabwe’s parliament debates draft bill to extend presidential term
The controversial constitutional amendment bill would also do away with presidential elections, giving parliament the power to appoint the head of state.
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Extended bar hours seek to boost businesses during World Cup
State leaders across the U.S. are signing off on extending bar and restaurant hours during the world’s most-watched sporting event. They want to help businesses and improve fan experiences, particularly for those who may have been priced out of tickets
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Vote counting continues in Ethiopia after polls marred by insecurity
The election board said the delays were primarily due to the long queues observed on Monday, despite the extension of voting until midnight.
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Haiti celebrates as Woodensky receives visa to join World Cup campaign
After weeks of uncertainty, Haitian footballer Woodensky Pierre has received a U.S. visa to join his national team at the World Cup. For supporters in Haiti, the moment is more than a sporting milestone—it is a symbol of hope for a country facing violence, instability and hardship.
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US imposes fresh sanctions on M23 and FDLR leaders
The United States has imposed new sanctions on senior figures from the M23 rebel movement and the FDLR militia, escalating pressure on armed groups fueling conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Benin’s new president rebuilding ties with Sahel states
President Romuald Wadagni travelled to both Niger and Burkina Faso on Tuesday after visiting Nigeria on Monday.
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Macron and Kagame inaugurate Paris memorial to Rwanda genocide victims
The French president said it placed the 1994 killing of an estimated 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus “at the heart of our capital and our history”.
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Final preparations for French World Cup team before heading to US
President Emmanuel Macron and his wife visiting Les Bleus at their Clairefontaine base on Tuesday to wish the team well as they look win their second title.
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UN warns world to prepare for El Nino extreme weather
There is an 80-percent chance of the warming El Nino phenomenon developing between June and August, increasing the risk of extreme weather events, the World Meteorological Organization said Tuesday.
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Teachers protest schoolchildren kidnappings in Nigeria
Teachers in major Nigerian cities Tuesday protested a string of kidnappings and attacks targeting schools by armed groups.
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Nine girls arraigned in court over ‘suspected arson attack’ at Kenyan girls’ school
Nine students accused of planning and executing an arson attack that killed 16 girls at a school in central Kenya appeared in court in Naivasha on Tuesday.
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DR Congo airport reopens in Ebola-hit area as suspected cases drop
The sole airport providing humanitarian organisations access to the epicentre of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo reopened on Tuesday, when the reported number of suspected cases declined




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