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Uganda races to halt outbreak of Ebola, with seven cases, one death reported so far

Two days after announcing an outbreak of Ebola, Uganda has confirmed seven cases of the contagious disease, as authorities try to track down 43 contacts of known Ebola patients The authorities in the East African country are also investigating seven other deaths as suspected cases of a strain for which they do not have a […]

China expands tariff-free access to African goods

China has announced plans to eliminate tariffs on nearly all imports from 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic ties, extending a previous policy that offered zero-tariff treatment to only 33 least-developed African nations. The announcement was made during a ministerial meeting in China’s city of Changsha, as African leaders gathered to review the […]

Libya and UN agency agree on Tourism cooperation

Libya tourism sector has received a major boost after the conclusion of an agreement between the government and United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Tripoli wants to diversify its economy that is heavily dependent on oil. The promotion of tourism in the country is also expected to help it surpass its turbulences and reduce unemployment […]