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More than 3,000 people have died in Congo’s worst-ever Ebola outbreak as infections continue to spread

Xi Jinping’s first visit to Egypt in a decade highlights Cairo’s rapidly expanding ties with Beijing

Health Ministry figures show 6,100 confirmed Ebola cases and 2,950 deaths in the current outbreak across the country.

Activists say Kenya’s extradition law requires formal procedures that were allegedly bypassed during Besigye’s transfer to Uganda.

Xi described Egypt and China as close brothers and said he wanted to explore a deeper partnership during his visit.

The outbreak has affected Jos North Local Government Area, where health authorities confirmed more than 100 cases.

The South African energy and chemicals group continues facing financial pressure after past project overruns and pandemic disruption.

Iranian authorities report four deaths at a wedding after missile shrapnel hits Kuhestak, including a child, amid escalating attacks.

Hichilema begins his second term amid election disputes and the jailing of his main rival

Azawad rebels attacked strategic military positions in Aguelhok after an informal prisoner-exchange truce ended