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Ethiopia goes electric following gas car ban
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Tensions high as Ethiopians vote
Tensions high as Ethiopians vote
Due to conflict in Tigray and the Oromia and Amhara regions, not every Ethiopian was able to cast their ballot.Politics06/01/2026June 1, 202602:04 min
Coups and crises shake African democracy
Coups and crises shake African democracy
Junta leader Ibrahim Traore’s call for Burkina Faso to “forget” democracy signaled a continentwide political shift.Politics06/01/2026June 1, 2026
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AfricaLink News: June 1
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Ethiopia election 2026
With the country facing internal conflict and ethnic divisions, the ruling party is expected to win a decisive victory.
Tensions high as Ethiopians vote
Politics06/01/2026June 1, 202602:04 min
Ethiopia elections 2026: What you need to know
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Ethiopia election 2026: Tigray excluded and on edge
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Ebola
Ebola is a virus originating in wild animals in western Africa. It is transmitted through bodily fluids. In May 2026, the WHO announced an international emergency after an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
WHO, DRC officials appeal to Congolese as Ebola spreads
WHO, DRC officials appeal to Congolese as Ebola spreads
With no vaccine, scarce resources and abundant misinformation, the Ebola outbreak in the eastern DRC is growing quickly.Health05/31/2026May 31, 202614:24 min
WHO chief urges Ebola vigilance, early treatment in DR Congo
WHO chief urges Ebola vigilance, early treatment in DR Congo
The director-general said he would meet with officials and communities to tackle challenges to containing the outbreak.Health05/30/2026May 30, 202602:43 min
WHO chief visits Ebola epicenter in eastern DR Congo
WHO chief visits Ebola epicenter in eastern DR Congo
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged residents to stay safe during funerals and called on infected people to seek care.Politics05/30/2026May 30, 2026Explore moreSkip next section Latest show
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Ebola in a conflict zone: DR Congo’s double crisis
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Ebola in a conflict zone: DR Congo’s double crisis
In eastern DRC, the battle against Ebola is being fought alongside ongoing conflict. Can the country win the war?05/29/2026May 29, 202624:37 minSkip next section All Shows
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International aid cuts complicate Congo’s Ebola epidemic
German organizations are calling for a major spending boost to help stop the spread after years of development aid cuts.Politics05/30/2026May 30, 2026
Ethiopia election 2026: Tigray excluded and on edge
Ethiopia is heading to the polls but for the second time, the Tigray region won’t participate amid ongoing tensions.Politics05/29/2026May 29, 2026
Suez, Panama canals charge for transit — why can’t Hormuz?
Iran has been widely condemned for demanding up to $2 million for shipping vessels to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.Trade05/28/2026May 28, 2026Skip next section Living
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3 reasons why Nairobi is the capital of graffiti
In Nairobi, graffiti goes beyond walls — mixing art, politics and transport, from collectives to painted buses.Lifestyle05/31/2026May 31, 202605:32 min
Welcome to the wild side of Lusaka
From zip lines to crocodiles — what’s the biggest adrenaline rush in Lusaka, the Zambian capital?Lifestyle05/29/2026May 29, 202604:53 min
1-Dollar challenge: Lusaka street food
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