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Overnight dormitory fire kills 10 schoolgirls in Kenya

Police warn death toll from blaze at girls’ academy in Nakuru could rise, as rescue operations continue28 May 2026

Suspected Ebola cases surpass 1,000 in Democratic Republic of Congo

121 confirmed cases have been recorded as well as 17 deaths since the outbreak was declared on May 15, according to health authorities28 May 2026

WHO chief warns conflict fuels Ebola crisis in eastern Congo

Ghebreyesus calls for immediate ceasefire in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, saying violence is crippling efforts to contain fast-spreading Ebola outbreak27 May 2026

Switzerland allocates $3.8M to help combat Ebola outbreak in DR Congo

Funding to support WHO operations, disease prevention, maternal health programs in conflict-hit eastern provinces26 May 2026

Former prime minister elected parliament speaker in Senegal

Ousmane Sonko pledges not to use parliament for personal vendettas26 May 2026

South Africa’s migrants caught in growing xenophobic backlash

Analysts say political rhetoric to blame for new wave of anti-immigrant violence26 May 2026

Belarus calls Algeria 'key partner' in Africa

President Lukashenko meets Algerian parliamentary speaker, seeks 'advanced and serious relations' with Algeria26 May 2026

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo ‘extremely serious, difficult to manage,’ says WHO chief

'We are urgently scaling up operations but, for the moment, the outbreak is progressing faster than we are,' says Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus25 May 2026

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Putin says Russia attaches 'great importance' to strengthening 'friendly ties' with African states

Russian Foreign Ministry host reception for members of African diplomatic corps in Moscow25 May 2026

Turkish President Erdogan marks Africa Day, African Union anniversary

Recep Tayyip Erdogan sends greetings to 'African brothers and sisters' across continent, cites strong historical and human ties25 May 2026

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