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Renshaw ton sets up Australia victory in Zimbabwe ODI

Renshaw ton sets up Australia victory in Zimbabwe ODI

A sparkling 109 from Matt Renshaw has laid the platform for Australia to defeat Zimbabwe by 59 runs in the in the first ODI of their African tour.

Marsh reaches 100 as focus turns to World Cup defence

Marsh reaches 100 as focus turns to World Cup defence

Marsh reaches 100 as focus turns to World Cup defence

Marsh reaches 100 as focus turns to World Cup defence

Australia's build-up to their ODI World Cup defence starts in Zimbabwe with stand-in skipper Mitch Marsh hoping the young guns emulate his breakthrough there.

Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO

Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO

Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO

Ebola response must be scaled up, says WHO

Congo's Ebola epidemic poses a threat to its neighbours and the region as a whole, says WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

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Congo's Ebola toll passes 3000, cases rise to 6186

Congo's Ebola toll passes 3000, cases rise to 6186

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 6000 confirmed cases with more than 3000 deaths.

More than 6000 people infected with Ebola in DR Congo

More than 6000 people infected with Ebola in DR Congo

Democratic Republic of Congo ‌authorities report that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6000 cases with 2911 deaths.

Congo's Ebola death rate nears 50 per cent, 5000 cases

Congo's Ebola death rate nears 50 per cent, 5000 cases

New figures show since May, 2378 people have died of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo with a case fatality rate of 47.4 per cent.

DR Congo Ebola outbreak deadliest in country's history

DR Congo Ebola outbreak deadliest in country's history

The death toll in DR Congo's latest Ebola outbreak has surpassed the 2299 recorded in 2018-2020, which was previously the African country's worst on record.

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DR Congo reports Ebola death in new province

DR Congo reports Ebola death in new province

DR Congo reports Ebola death in new province

DR Congo reports Ebola death in new province

Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province, with a death recorded in Bas-Uele.

Ebola toll passes 2000, cases rise to 4449 in DR Congo

Ebola toll passes 2000, cases rise to 4449 in DR Congo

Ebola toll passes 2000, cases rise to 4449 in DR Congo

Ebola toll passes 2000, cases rise to 4449 in DR Congo

The ‌number ‌of confirmed Ebola cases ‌in ‌the ⁠Democratic Republic of Congo ⁠has increased ‌to 4449, including 2061 deaths, data shows.

At least 2000 people killed in Congo's Ebola outbreak

At least 2000 people killed in Congo's Ebola outbreak

At least 2000 people killed in Congo's Ebola outbreak

At least 2000 people killed in Congo's Ebola outbreak

Congo's has recorded 2011 deaths among confirmed Ebola cases as authorities struggle to slow the fastest-growing outbreak on record.

Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4000 cases

Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4000 cases

Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4000 cases

Congo's Ebola outbreak surpasses 4000 cases

Ebola cases have hit a grim milestone as Congo authorities struggle to keep pace with the fastest-spreading outbreak of the virus ever recorded.

WHO wants probe into possible Ebola mutation

WHO wants probe into possible Ebola mutation

WHO wants probe into possible Ebola mutation

WHO wants probe into possible Ebola mutation

The World Health Organisation will probe whether a mutation of the Ebola virus has occurred in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

'Full support' for FIFA president as pressure mounts

'Full support' for FIFA president as pressure mounts

'Full support' for FIFA president as pressure mounts

'Full support' for FIFA president as pressure mounts

FIFA has acknowledged that it made mistakes in its failed attempt to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors, but backs their under-fire president.

European Union 'can give Morocco more border support'

European Union 'can give Morocco more border support'

European Union 'can give Morocco more border support'

European Union 'can give Morocco more border support'

The European Commission says the EU could enhance border management early-warning systems, and improve technical and financial support to Morocco.

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'Spreading like a wildfire': Ebola death toll hits 1400

The number of Ebola cases in the in the ‌Democratic ⁠Republic of Congo is rapidly climbing as authorities battle to contain the deadly outbreak.

Confirmed Ebola cases pass 2000 in Congo outbreak

The Democratic Republic of the Congo is in the grip of the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record, with cases reaching 2011 and deaths hitting 754.

Death toll in DR Congo reaches 600 as Ebola spreads

New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in previously unaffected parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to the government.

Trial for Bundibugyo Ebola treatment starts in DR Congo

Clinical testing of two antiviral therapy approaches against Ebola is beginning in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organisation says.

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Mob burns Ebola treatment centre, Congo toll hits 438

The ‌number of confirmed ‌Ebola cases ‌in the Democratic Republic of Congo ‌has ‌risen ⁠to 1406 including 438 deaths, according to the latest data.

Floods kill at least 59 people in Ivory Coast

At least 59 people have been killed since the start of the wet season in Ivory Coast, the government says.

At least 30 deaths at Congo camp show Ebola spreading

Officials warn the fact at least 30 people have died at a displacement camp in northeastern Congo suggests an Ebola outbreak may be spreading fast.

Norway, Australia warn of looming RSF attacks in Sudan

Rapid Support Forces fighters are approaching the central Sudanese city of al-Obeid, dozens of countries have warned at the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Group 'remove' woman, child from DR Congo Ebola clinic

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say an armed group has removed a woman and her daughter from an Ebola health centre in the country's east.

Ebola cases and death toll in eastern Congo climbing

The Democratic Republic of ‌Congo has reported nearly 800 cases of the rare strain of Ebola, while more 180 people have died.

Almost 140 dead as Ebola outbreak spreads in Congo

Congo has reported 689 confirmed cases of Ebola and 136 deaths in an outbreak that has also spread to neighbouring Uganda, which has reported 19 cases.

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