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President Samia Suhulu Hassan said her government had strengthened its Marburg response efforts
Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak after initial denial
DODOMA — Tanzania's president has announced an outbreak of Marburg virus, an Ebola-like virus, just a week after her health minister denied that there were any cases in the country.President Samia Suluhu Hassan said at a press conference on Monday that health authorities had confirmed one case of Marburg in the north-western region of Kagera."We are confident that we will overcome this challenge once again," Samia said, referring to a previous outbreak in Tanzania two years ago.On 14 January, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported a suspected Marburg outbreak in the country, having recorded nine suspected cases and eight deaths over five days in Kagera.But Tanzania's Health Minister Jenista Mhagama said in a statement that after samples had been analyzed, all...
January 21, 2025

Tanzania confirms Marburg virus outbreak after initial denial

Venâncio Mondlane ran for the presidency for the first time in October
Mozambique opposition leader open to serving in rival's government
MAPUTO — Mozambique's main opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane has told the BBC he is prepared to serve in the government if President Daniel Chapo meets his demands to end the political crisis that has hit the country following disputed elections.Chapo said he had set up a team that was "considering" whether his rival should be invited to join a new "inclusive" government.The two men outlined their positions in separate interviews with the BBC, giving the impression that they were open to rapprochement after the deaths of about 300 people in post-election unrest.Mondlane rejected his defeat in October's election, saying the result was rigged — something that Chapo denied.Mozambique's highest court declared Chapo the winner with 65% of the vote against...
January 21, 2025

Mozambique opposition leader open to serving in rival's government

AngloGold Ashanti said the situation had calmed down
Soldiers shoot dead at least seven miners in Ghana
ACCRA — At least seven people have been killed in a clash with soldiers on duty at a mine in the central Ashanti region, according to the army.The Ghana Armed Forces said about 60 illegal miners had forced their way into the mine run by global giant AngloGold Ashanti and had fired upon the soldiers when they were intercepted.This prompted the soldiers "to retaliate in self-defense", leading to the deaths and injuries, it said in a statement.A representative of the miners denied that they had been armed.Following news of the deaths, there were protests in Obuasi town where several buses were set on fire.Angry residents poured onto the company's grounds following the killings, burning at least three vehicles and other equipment belonging to the company.President John Mahama...
January 20, 2025

Soldiers shoot dead at least seven miners in Ghana

Scene of the petrol tankers explosion in Dikko, Niger State, Nigeria, on January 18, 2025
Fuel tanker truck blast kills at least 70 in Nigeria
MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — At least 70 people were killed and more injured in northern Nigeria on Saturday when a petrol tanker truck overturned, spilling fuel that exploded, Reuters news agency reported citing the country’s national emergency agency.The accident in Niger state follows a similar blast in Jigawa state last October that killed 153 people, one of the worst such tragedies in Nigeria.“As of this report, over 70 bodies have been recovered, 56 individuals are injured, and more than 15 shops have been destroyed,” the National Emergency Management Authority said in a statement.“The injured have been transported to hospitals for treatment, while recovery efforts for the deceased are ongoing.”A Reuters witness said residents and officials were digging graves with a view to bury...
January 20, 2025

Fuel tanker truck blast kills at least 70 in Nigeria

Hundreds of people have died from the virus in recent years, almost all in Africa
Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert
DODMA — Tanzania has dismissed a World Health Organisation (WHO) report of a suspected new outbreak of the Ebola-like Marburg virus in the north-west of the country.On Tuesday, the global health agency said a total of nine suspected cases were reported over the last five days in the Kagera region, including eight deaths.But in a statement, Tanzania's Health Minister Jenista Mhagama said after samples were analysed, all suspected cases were found negative for Marburg virus.She said that the country had strengthened its surveillance systems and disease monitoring.We "would like to assure the international organisations, including WHO that we shall always keep them up to date with ongoing developments," Mhagama said.Tanzania experienced its first Marburg outbreak in March 2023...
January 16, 2025

Tanzania denies suspected Marburg outbreak after WHO alert

Mozambicans who say the election was stolen have been protesting for months
Mozambique to get new president amid swirl of protest
MAPUTO — A "national strike" is being threatened as Mozambique's president-elect is sworn in on Wednesday, more than three months since disputed elections.Daniel Chapo, who is 48, took 65% of votes in a poll that opposition leaders, electoral observers and the public at large said was doctored.The outcome sparked a wave of demonstrations – some peaceful but others violent – leading to chaos, including killings and vandalism.Chapo's biggest rival is Venâncio Mondlane. Last week, he returned from self-imposed exile. He spent time in South Africa where he says he survived an assassination attempt.He is now calling on Mozambicans to take to the streets, once more, on inauguration day "against the thieves of the people".Both of Mozambique's leading...
January 15, 2025

Mozambique to get new president amid swirl of protest

A cage is being lowered down from the top of the disused shaft to bring the miners back to the surface
Rescuers pull six more bodies from South Africa mine
JOHANNESBURG — Six more bodies have been pulled up from a South African mine as efforts continue for a second day to help scores of illegal miners still thought to be at least 2km (1.2 miles) underground, a national umbrella body for NGOs, Sanco, has told the BBC.Eight people came out alive on Tuesday adding to the 26 rescued on Monday after they were hoisted up the disused mine shaft in a cage operated by a crane at the surface. Nine bodies were recovered on Monday.The men have been underground since police operations targeting illicit mining started last year across the country.Last week a court ordered the government to facilitate a rescue operation that had been long-delayed.Last year, arguing that the miners had entered the shaft in Stilfontein deliberately without permission, the...
January 14, 2025

Rescuers pull six more bodies from South Africa mine

The Nigerian Air Force says has expressed grave concern over the reported loss of civilian lives
Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'
LAGOS — At least 16 civilians in Nigeria's north-western Zamfara State have been killed in a military air strike, apparently after being mistaken for criminal gangs.Residents told local media the victims were members of local vigilante groups and civilians defending themselves from armed gangs notorious for kidnapping people for ransom.The strikes targeted militant gangs in Zurmi and Maradun areas and the state governor, Dauda Lawal, offered his condolences to the community.The military has acknowledged conducting air strikes, which it said had dealt "a decisive blow to bandits terrorizing villages in the area".The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) said it was investigating "reports of vigilante losses"."While the operation successfully eliminated several bandits and...
January 13, 2025

Nigeria military kills 16 civilians in air strike 'mistake'

The Austrian woman was taken in Agadez which is at the edge of the Sahara desert (file photo)
Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger
VIENNA — The Austrian foreign ministry says a female citizen has been taken by unknown assailants in the military-ran West African country, Niger.It confirmed the incident to AFP and said they were aware of the "possible kidnapping of an Austrian woman" in Agadez which is 900 km (559 miles) from the capital Niamey.The woman was reportedly forced into a 4x4 vehicle by unidentified individuals in Fada district, Agadez, on the edge of the Sahara Desert, reported Reuters news agency.The victim, named Eva Gretzmacher, is a development worker in her mid-70's and had lived in Niger for over two decades, according to local media site, Air Info Agadez.Niger has not yet commented on the incident.Air Info reported kidnappers showed up at Ms Gretzmacher's house with a gun and...
January 13, 2025

Austrian woman kidnapped by unknown assailants in Niger

Mozambique's main opposition leader Venancio Mondlane (C) arrives in Maputo on January 9
Mozambique opposition leader returns from exile as police tear gas his supporters
MAPUTO — Security forces fired tear gas at hundreds of supporters who gathered near the airport in Mozambique's capital to welcome the country's main opposition leader who returned home from exile on Thursday, the Associated Press reported.Venancio Mondlane was seen walking off a plane at Mavalane International Airport in the capital, Maputo. He had left the country in October following a disputed election that has sparked months of violent protests and thrown the country into turmoil.Mondlane said he left Mozambique fearing for his life after two senior members of his opposition party were killed in their car by unknown gunmen in a late-night shooting in the aftermath of the election.Police on Thursday also blocked roads leading to the airport after Mondlane said on social media...
January 09, 2025

Mozambique opposition leader returns from exile as police tear gas his supporters

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