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Senegal’s president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions
Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.
Senegal’s president sacks prime minister Sonko after months of tensions
Bassirou Diomaye Faye also dissolved the government, creating uncertainty amid a debt crisis in the country.
‘Speed, money and compassion’ – lessons from an Ebola survivor and other experts
Those caught up in West Africa's Ebola outbreak a decade ago on how best to tackle the current epidemic.
Ebola risk raised to ‘very high’ in DR Congo
The head of the UN health agency says the risk in the wider region is "high", but it remains "low" at the global level.
UK scientists developing Ebola vaccine that could be ready for trials in months
The rare species of Ebola involved - known as Bundibugyo - kills around a third of those infected and has no proven vaccine yet.
Plymouth striker Oseni’s ‘disbelief’ at Nigeria call-up
Plymouth Argyle striker Owen Oseni says he was in "disbelief" after being called up to the Nigeria squad.
Ndiaye adamant Senegal are champions of Africa
Iliman Ndiaye insists Senegal are African champions in "many people's eyes" despite a legal wrangle over the ultimate destination of the 2025 Afcon title.
Africa summit in India postponed over Ebola outbreak fears
The India-Africa summit was set to be held next week in Delhi after more than a decade.
US sanctions Tanzanian police official over ‘torture’ of rights activists
The sanctions come amid growing scrutiny of Tanzania’s human rights record in recent years.
Angry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR Congo
Grieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.