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Congolese residents set fire to Ebola treatment center because apparently 2019 had more surprisesScience

Congolese residents set fire to Ebola treatment center because apparently 2019 had more surprises

Residents near the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak attacked and burned a health treatment tent - the second such attack in the region - highlighting a deep community trust crisis complicating the outbreak response.

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Kenya grinds to a halt as fuel prices send drivers on an impromptu (and very angry) vacationEconomics

Kenya grinds to a halt as fuel prices send drivers on an impromptu (and very angry) vacation

A nationwide transport strike over high fuel prices has paralysed Kenya's roads, left commuters stranded, and sent schoolchildren home, according to BBC News.

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Ebola is back in the DRC and, no, the timing could not possibly be worseConflict

Ebola is back in the DRC and, no, the timing could not possibly be worse

A new Ebola outbreak has emerged in northeastern DRC, with cases reported in Rwampara, Mongwalu, and Bunia - arriving at a moment when the region's humanitarian crisis is already at a breaking point.

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DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 80 as health officials warn of no available vaccineScience

DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 80 as health officials warn of no available vaccine

DR Congo's health minister has confirmed at least 80 deaths and 246 suspected cases in a new Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which no approved vaccine currently exists.

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Morocco's solar ambitions shine bright, but obstacles remainClimate

Morocco's solar ambitions shine bright, but obstacles remain

Morocco's landmark desert solar project represents the continent's renewable energy ambitions, but fossil fuels and grid limitations continue to complicate the country's clean energy transition.

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France-Kenya partnership draws scrutiny over sovereignty concernsPolitics

France-Kenya partnership draws scrutiny over sovereignty concerns

Kenya's deepening partnership with France is drawing criticism from those who fear Nairobi's national interests may be subordinated to Parisian strategic priorities, according to a report by Al Jazeera.

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DRC government and M23 rebels pledge civilian protection after Switzerland talksConflict

DRC government and M23 rebels pledge civilian protection after Switzerland talks

The DRC government and M23 rebels have pledged to protect civilians and allow humanitarian aid deliveries following talks in Switzerland, where both sides also made progress on a ceasefire oversight protocol.

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