Pope Leo lands in Algeria for historic visit as he starts Africa tour
The pope will also visit Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea during his 11-day trip to the continent.
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Five dead as Tanzania detects first-ever Marburg virus outbreak
Three of the eight confirmed cases are receiving treatment even as 161 contacts are being monitored, according to WHO.
WHO intensifies surveillance in E Guinea after Marburg outbreak
The country officially declared its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease on Monday.
Equatorial Guinea confirms first Marburg virus disease outbreak
Nine deaths from the disease linked to a funeral ceremony in Equatorial Guinea’s Kie-Ntem province bordering Cameroon.
Cameroon restricts Eq Guinea border activity over fever deaths
Cameroonian authorities said restrictions were imposed due to ‘high risk of importation’ of the unidentified illness.
Prominent Equatorial Guinea dissident dies in prison
Julio Obama Mefuman was serving a 60-year jail term after being taken from South Sudan in a suspected kidnapping.
Equatorial Guinea ruling party wins 99% of votes in early results
Eighty-year-old President Obiang, the world’s longest-ruling head of state, is seeking to extend his 43 years in office.
Equatorial Guinea leader Obiang, 80, seeks to extend 43-year rule
Obiang, the world’s longest-standing president, wants to extend 43-year rule in the oil-rich Central African nation.
Equatorial Guinea detains human rights campaigner: Report
Authorities have stepped up arrests of dissidents ahead of next month’s elections.
Equatorial Guinea abolishes the death penalty
Vice president lauds ‘unique’ moment for Equatorial Guinea, where the last execution occurred in 2014.
AFCON: Algeria’s 35-match undefeated run ends after E Guinea loss
Djamel Belmadi’s title-defending side is in trouble after a surprise defeat at the Africa Cup of Nations.
