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Explaining the news from AfricaThis is AfricaLatest updates4 hrs agoAngry crowd sets Ebola hospital tents on fire in DR CongoGrieving relatives and friends of a suspected Ebola victim were prevented from taking his body for burial.4 hrs ago7 hrs agoDR Congo cancels World Cup training camp over Ebola outbreakThe outbreak, caused by a rare Ebola species, is thought to have caused 139 deaths so far.7 hrs ago7 hrs agoWhat is Ebola and why is stopping the latest outbreak so difficult?An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare species of the virus and is in an area affected by conflict.7 hrs ago11 hrs agoDozens of vehicles burnt as Mali jihadists enforce blockade ahead of Eid holidayThe blockade has led to shortages of fuel and food ahead of next week's Muslim holiday of Eid.11 hrs ago1 day agoEbola vaccine could take nine months as death toll rises further, WHO warnsIn its latest update, the World Health Organization says there have now been 139 suspected deaths and 600 cases.1 day ago1 day agoWhy does Ebola keep on occurring in DR Congo?Ebola was first discovered in what is now the DR Congo in 1976 and the country is now facing its 17th outbreak.1 day ago2 days agoNigeria arrests former minister in hiding after corruption convictionThe former power minister was sentenced to 75 years in jail in absentia earlier this month.2 days ago2 days agoEbola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warnsHundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.2 days ago2 days ago'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreadsThe health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it. 2 days ago...
