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Rwanda struggles to contain Marburg virus outbreak

Rwanda reported 8 deaths up to Sept 30 from Marburg virus, which shares many properties with Ebola, as authorities race the clock to contain the spread of the virus. Most of the deaths were reported among medics operating in an intensive care unit, Rwanda’s health minister Sabin Nsanzimana said. At least 20 cases have been […]

AU observer team to monitor Nigeria poll, as pre-election violence escalates

The African Union (AU) will be sending a 90-strong observer mission to Nigeria for this month’s elections, the AU Commission announced Tuesday (14 February), as the West African country warned of increasing election-related violence. The AU said the objectives of the mission were to provide an “accurate and impartial assessment” of the electoral process, offer […]

Morocco’s Bank of Africa seeks to bring Indian investments to Morocco

Morocco’s Bank of Africa, formerly known as BMCE Bank, signed a deal with Export-Import Bank of India (EXIM Bank) to back investments in both ways. The MoU was signed during a Webinar by representatives of the two banks who highlighted investment opportunities in innovative sectors. Speaking at the video conference, Morocco’s ambassador to India Mohamed […]