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Ebola treatment: Clinical trials to start in West Africa in December

Clinical trials for an effective Ebola treatment are to start in West Africa in December. The medical charity Medicins Sans…

10 years ago

Ebola outbreak death toll rises to 5,160

The Ebola outbreak death toll has risen to 5,160, the World Health Organization (WHO) has announced in a new report.…

10 years ago

Sierra Leone Ebola health workers on strike

Health workers treating Ebola patients at a clinic in Sierra Leone have gone on strike, protesting about the government's failure…

10 years ago

Africa Cup of Nations 2015: Morocco will not host tournament over Ebola fears

The 2015 Africa Cup of Nations finals will not take place in Morocco because of the country’s fears over the…

10 years ago

Nigeria: At least 47 students killed in Potiskum school blast

A suicide bombing at a school assembly in the north-eastern Nigerian town of Potiskum has killed at least 47 students,…

10 years ago

Ebola crisis fund set up by African business leaders

An emergency fund has been set up by top African business leaders to help countries hit by the Ebola outbreak.…

10 years ago

Libya’s elected parliament dissolved by Supreme Court

Libya's Supreme Court has invalidated the elected parliament after a legal challenge by a group of politicians. Libya's parliament was…

10 years ago

Burkina Faso army to install transitional government

Burkina Faso's army has said it will install a transitional government, days after it seized power as President Blaise Compaore…

10 years ago

Burkina Faso crisis: Opposition calls for mass rally in protest at army takeover

Burkina Faso’s opposition parties and civic groups have called a mass rally for Sunday, November 2, in protest at the…

10 years ago

Burkina Faso: President Blaise Campaore resigns following violent protests

Burkina Faso's President Blaise Compaore has resigned following violent protests at his attempt to extend his 27-year rule. Blaise Compaore…

10 years ago