Congo identifies mystery illness as severe malaria
Since October 2020, the ministry has documented 592 cases of the illness, which has a fatality rate of 6.2%
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Ethiopia opens banking sector to foreign competition
The move is part of broader reforms under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who has been gradually opening Ethiopia’s tightly regulated economy since taking office in 2018
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Technical teams assess damage at Libya’s Zawiya refinery after fire
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) declared force majeure after the fire severely damaged the reservoirs
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Ukraine reports 30 North Korean soldiers killed or wounded in Kursk
North Korean forces deployed to support Russia’s invasion suffer significant losses in Ukraine’s push to retake territory
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ECOWAS sets timeline for coup-affected nations’ exit
The announcement, made by ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray during a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, reflects the bloc’s struggle to maintain unity amidst mounting challenges
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UN seeks $1.42B for Somalia humanitarian aid in 2025
UN humanitarian agency says drought, conflict could be among key risks in 2025
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Hundreds feared dead after Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte
The powerful storm brought winds exceeding 225 km/h (140 mph), flattening entire communities and leaving tens of thousands homeless in the French Indian Ocean territory
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West African military states enable visa-free travel amid ECOWAS rift
The announcement follows escalating tensions between the three states and ECOWAS after military coups in Mali (2020), Burkina Faso (2022), and Niger (2023)
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US confirms ‘direct contact’ with Syria’s HTS, says Blinken
During talks with Arab, European, and Turkish diplomats in Aqaba, Blinken advocated for a Syrian-led transition that fosters inclusivity and respects the rights of all Syrians
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Guinea opposition slams junta over transition delays
The junta, led by Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, claimed that the conditions necessary for completing the transition remain unmet
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