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Landfill collapse kills at least 30 in Guinea's capital
A landslide at the Dar es Salaam dumpsite in Conakry buried nearby homes following heavy rains on Sunday.
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africa
Climate
Mineral Mining Drives Tropical Deforestation via Infrastructure and Artisanal Digs
New research indicates that infrastructure supporting mines, including roads and housing, destroys African forests at 34 times the rate of the mine sites themselves.
World
Disinformation and Conflict Hinder Ebola Containment in Congo
Health workers in Congo report that rumors, social media misinformation, and ongoing armed conflict are obstructing efforts to stop the spread of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus.
Science
WHO Chief Vows Ebola Outbreak 'Can Be Stopped' Amid Rising Deaths
World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrives in the DRC as health workers face armed conflict and funding shortages.
Science
Moderna receives $50 million to develop mRNA vaccine for Bundibugyo Ebola
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations is funding three vaccine candidates to combat a raging Ebola outbreak in Africa.
World
Ghana Parliament Passes Law Criminalizing LGBTQ+ Identity and Advocacy
The new legislation expands criminal liability to include LGBTQ+ allies and introduces a 'duty to report' prohibited acts to authorities.
Science
Low Lung Cancer Rates in Sub-Saharan Africa Are an 'Illusion'
Official statistics underrepresent the lung cancer burden in sub-Saharan Africa due to gaps in diagnosis and reporting, researchers warn.
Science
WHO Declares Global Health Emergency as Ebola Outbreak Spreads
The World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency following a Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.