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Ethiopia says coup attempt thwarted, military chief killed 23 Jun 2019 - 03:26 pm
In this video grab released by the Ethiopian TV broadcast, Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed addresses the public on television on June 23, 2019 after a failed coup.  AFP / Ethiopian TV / HO
Mauritanian president's candidate claims election victory 23 Jun 2019 - 03:18 pm
An election official checks for a voter name on the electoral list at a polling station on June 22, 2019, in Nouakchott during Mauritania's presidential election. AFP / Sia KAMBOU
Mauritania heads to polls to elect new president 22 Jun 2019 - 04:14 pm
Presidential candidate Mohamed Ould Ghazouani (C) casts his ballot at a polling station on June 22, 2019 in Nouakchott during the presidential election in Mauritania.   AFP / SIA KAMBOU
Mauritania votes after low-key campaign on economy and stability 22 Jun 2019 - 11:28 am
A man walks past an election poster, reading
Gunmen kill 41 people in central Mali: mayor 18 Jun 2019 - 08:05 pm
A soldier stands near debris from destroyed homes at the site of an ethnic massacre in which gunmen killed dozens of people, in the Dogon village of Sobane Da, Mali June 13, 2019, in this still image taken from video.
Kenya tests woman for Ebola, as Congo, Uganda fight outbreak 17 Jun 2019 - 02:18 pm
FILE PHOTO: A health worker wearing Ebola protection gear, leaves the dressing room before entering the Biosecure Emergency Care Unit (CUBE) at the ALIMA (The Alliance for International Medical Action) Ebola treatment centre in Beni, in the Democratic Rep
Nigeria Says 30 People Killed in Northeast Suicide Attacks 17 Jun 2019 - 02:12 pm
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Ugandan medics now tackling Ebola say they lack supplies 15 Jun 2019 - 04:50 pm
Health workers stand at a non-gazetted crossing point in the Mirami village, near the Mpondwe border checkpoint between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo on June 14, 2019. AFP / ISAAC KASAMANI
Mali president urges restraint after massacre 13 Jun 2019 - 08:40 pm
Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita is seen during a celebration a new national holiday in Abuja, Nigeria, June 12, 2019. Reuters/Afolabi Sotunde
Congo pastor likely sparked Ebola outbreak spread to Uganda 13 Jun 2019 - 08:40 pm
Ugandan medical staff are seen as they inspect the ebola preparedness facilities at the Bwera general hospital near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo in Bwera, Uganda, June 12, 2019. Reuters/Samuel Mambo
Congo's ex-president Kabila strengthens grip on parliament 13 Jun 2019 - 06:37 pm
Joseph Kabila addresses a news conference at the State House in Kinshasa,  January 26, 2018. Reuters/Kenny Katombe
Mali fires regional governor after attack that killed dozens 13 Jun 2019 - 01:32 pm
Mali President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita is seen during a celebration marking the new Democracy Day, a national holiday in honour of late M.K.O Abiola in Abuja, Nigeria June 12, 2019 REUTERS/Afolabi Sotunde
Second patient dies of Ebola in Uganda: health official 13 Jun 2019 - 01:24 pm
Ugandan medical staff are seen as they inspect the Ebola preparedness facilities at the Bwera general hospital near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo in Bwera, Uganda, June 12, 2019. REUTERS/Samuel Mambo
5-year-old boy dies of Ebola as Uganda cases rise to 3 12 Jun 2019 - 02:38 pm
FILE PHOTO: A member of the medical staff of the Ebola Treatment Unit (ETU) puts on her Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during a weekly rehearsal at the Bwera General Hospital in Bwera bordering with DRC, western Uganda. AFP / Isaac Kasamani
Boy dies of Ebola in Uganda in first cross-border case from current Congo outbreak 12 Jun 2019 - 01:26 pm
(FILES) In this file photo taken on December 12, 2018, non-contact thermometers are seen to check the temperature of people from Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the Ebola screening point bordering with DRC in Mpondwe, western Uganda. AFP / Isaac Kas
Ghana security forces free two kidnapped Canadians 12 Jun 2019 - 11:17 am
The Ashanti Regional Police Head Quarter in Kumasi is pictured on June 7, 2019. AFP / MAHMUD MOHAMMED-NURUDEEN
Rwanda re-opens border with Uganda to trucks for 12 days 10 Jun 2019 - 05:01 pm
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95 killed in attack on central Mali village 10 Jun 2019 - 03:32 pm
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