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Ebola death toll rises to 5,177: WHO

The World Health Organization said Friday that 5,177 people had so far died of Ebola across eight countries, out of a total 14,413 cases of infection.

Ebola death toll rises to 5,177: WHO
Algerian President Bouteflika 'hospitalised in France'

Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, 77, has been admitted to hospital in the southeastern French town of Grenoble, a French government source told AFP.

Algerian President Bouteflika 'hospitalised in France'
Ghanaian journalist wins first African Fact-Checking Awards

Video journalist Edem Srem and his team from MultiTvWorld in Ghana won the first-ever African Fact-Checking Awards.

Ghanaian journalist wins first African Fact-Checking Awards
IMF says Madagascar economy on the mend

Madagascar's economy is showing signs of recovery, although spending in key sectors like health and education remain under pressure.

IMF says Madagascar economy on the mend
Ebola death toll hits 4,960: WHO

The World Health Organization said that 13,268 people had been infected with Ebola across eight countries, and 4,960 of them had died.

Ebola death toll hits 4,960: WHO
Burkina crisis deepens as opposition walks out of talks

The crisis in Burkina Faso deepened after the opposition stormed out of talks on a transition government at the inclusion of supporters of deposed president Blaise Compaore.

Burkina crisis deepens as opposition walks out of talks
EU calls on Burkina military to respect rights, peaceful protests

The European Union called on the Burkina Faso military to respect the fundamental rights of the people, including to peaceful protest.

EU calls on Burkina military to respect rights, peaceful protests
Tropical Storm Hanna forms off Nicaragua, Honduras coasts

Nicaragua and Honduras were bracing for severe weather after Tropical Storm Hanna formed off the Caribbean coast.

Tropical Storm Hanna forms off Nicaragua, Honduras coasts
Steenkamp was about to leave Pistorius: mother

The mother of Oscar Pistorius's girlfriend believes that her daughter was about to leave the disgraced athlete when he shot her dead.

Steenkamp was about to leave Pistorius: mother
Obama hails 'milestone' Tunisia vote

Barack Obama hailed a milestone after Tunisians voted in an election seen as pivotal to establishing democracy.

Obama hails 'milestone' Tunisia vote
Guinea offers $10,000 to families of health workers killed by Ebola

The families of every Guinean health worker who has died in the Ebola outbreak will be compensated for their loss with $10,000.

Guinea offers $10,000 to families of health workers killed by Ebola
Pistorius sentenced to five years jail for killing girlfriend

South African Paralympian star sprinter Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday for the killing of his girlfriend last year.

Pistorius sentenced to five years jail for killing girlfriend
Canada to double UN contribution to fight Ebola

Canada has promised to double its financial contribution to the United Nations' fight against Ebola in West Africa.

Canada to double UN contribution to fight Ebola
Ebola 'most serious' health emergency in years: leaders

The Ebola epidemic is "the most serious international public health emergency in recent years," British, US, French, German and Italian leaders agreed.

Ebola 'most serious' health emergency in years: leaders
Mozambicans pick president in test for long-ruling Frelimo

Mozambique heads to the polls a tough test for Frelimo, the party that has ruled the resource-rich country since independence in 1975.

Mozambicans pick president in test for long-ruling Frelimo
Nelson Mandela, the icon of South Africa's anti-apartheid struggle and a colossus of 20th century politics. ©REUTERS/Handout
Mandela's ex-wife files suit disputing his will

Nelson Mandela's ex-wife Winnie Madikizela Mandela Tuesday filed court papers challenging the late statesman's will.

Mandela's ex-wife files suit disputing his will
Ebola claims another victim -- African economies

The Ebola virus is claiming a new victim: the economies of what are already some of the world's poorest countries,

Ebola claims another victim -- African economies
Ebola toll passes 4,000 as fears grow worldwide

The death toll from Ebola has passed 4,000, the World Health Organization said.

Ebola toll passes 4,000 as fears grow worldwide
Dalai Lama row puts ANC on collision course with history

Dalai Lama asked for a visa to attend next week's first ever summit of Nobel laureates in Africa, Zuma's government demurred and the Tibetan cancelled his trip.

Dalai Lama row puts ANC on collision course with history
Funeral held for nine Niger peacekeepers killed in Mali

Nine UN peacekeepers killed last week in Mali were buried in the Niger capital Niamey.

Funeral held for nine Niger peacekeepers killed in Mali