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Health
Ebola death toll rises to 930, as outbreak spreads at record pace
Ebola deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo have reached 930 as the outbreak spreads at a record pace.
Africa
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Amazon Leo to power satellite internet for South Africa’s largest internet provider
Amazon Leo is set to enter the South African satellite internet market via a partnership with the nation's largest internet provider.
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Scientists show that DNA can last for up to 50,000 years in Africa
Scientists have discovered that DNA can last up to 50,000 years in Africa, rewriting the limits of ancient DNA preservation.
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Scientists have discovered a new species of monkey. Here’s what makes it special.
Scientists have discovered a new monkey species with distinctive orange lips in the Congo rainforest.
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Rastafarians in Kenya fail in bid to get cannabis legalised for religious purposes
A Kenyan court has rejected a bid by Rastafarians to legalize cannabis for religious use.
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Scotland fall short in 10-try thriller with South Africa
South Africa's Springboks secured a 42-28 victory over Scotland in a high-scoring Nations Championship match featuring 10 total tries.
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Understanding Ebola’s wildlife origins is crucial to preventing next big outbreak
A 2026 Ebola outbreak is triggering urgent calls to understand wildlife origins and mobilize humanitarian aid to prevent future pandemics.
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Nine African nations secure historic World Cup knockout spots to prove growing quality and potential
Nine out of ten African nations have advanced to the World Cup Round of 32, signaling a historic surge in the continent's soccer quality.
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France reports first Ebola patient as cases in Africa surge above 1,000
France reports its first Ebola case as the virus spreads rapidly in Africa.
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A lunar meteorite found in northwest Africa has been shown to record evidence of an asteroid impact on the Moon 3.5 billion years ago, matching independently dated impacts on Earth and on the asteroid 4 Vesta from the same period, at the moment life on Ea
A lunar meteorite from northwest Africa reveals a massive asteroid impact on the Moon 3.5 billion years ago, coinciding with the dawn of life on Earth.