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Metro

Ethiopia Reports Its Initial Case of Marburg Virus Disease in Southern Region

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Health has reported its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease in the South Ethiopia Region, specifically in Jinka town. This...

Crime & conflict

Gunmen kill 2 Indians and abduct a third in Niger’s Dosso region

In a recent attack in Niger’s southwest Dosso region, gunmen killed two Indian nationals and abducted a third. The Indian Embassy in Niamey...

World

Severe Storms and Fires Devastate Balkan Region, Causing Widespread Damage and Injuries

The Balkan region is grappling with severe weather events following an intense heatwave that saw temperatures soar above 40°C (104°F). In Croatia, a...

World

Illicit ‘blood gold’ trade fuels conflict in West Africa’s Sahel region

In the Sahel region of West Africa, the illicit trade in gold, often termed “blood gold,” has become a significant driver of conflict...