Pro-government forces take strategic town as Ethiopia’s Tigray war widens
Pro-government forces have taken Alamata, a strategic town about 120 kilometres south of Tigray’s capital Mekelle, according to Reuters, AFP and Al Jazeera.
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Congo Ebola cases pass 8,000 as health response faces strain
The Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 8,067 confirmed cases and 3,901 deaths in its Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak as of 26 September, according to data published by the World Health Organization and reported by AP.
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Congolese politician killed after Ebola awareness broadcast in Butembo
A local ruling-party official died after an assault following a radio programme on Ebola prevention in Butembo, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
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Death toll from two South African shootings rises to 28
South African police say 28 people died in two separate weekend shootings after another victim from the Wedela tavern attack died in hospital.
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At least 12 dead after boat capsizes on Congo’s Lake Kivu
Local authorities said at least 12 people died and dozens were missing after a vessel carrying fish traders and goods capsized near Idjwi Island in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo on Saturday night.
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