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DWNews, Analysis and Service from Germany and Europe - in 30 LanguagesCongo's Ebola epidemic may have gone undetected for months
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The deadliest Ebola outbreak on record in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have begun months before it was first declared in May.2026-09-16T11:49:00ZWorlden79281803US announces South Africa visa curbs over race claims
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The visa restriction policy targets South African nationals who US Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims are responsible for "race-based discrimination" against white citizens.2026-09-16T10:23:00ZNewsen79288287Global Gender Gap Report: Women's hard-won gains 'fragile'
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Two decades of progress toward gender parity is at risk as women's political representation declines, according to a new World Economic Forum report. At the current pace, the remaining gap could take 120 years to close.2026-09-16T10:05:00ZBusinessen79280086South Africa now probing deaths of 8 women near Johannesburg
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Police have warned women to take extra care in parts of Johannesburg as similarities between at least eight deaths fuel fears that the cases could be connected.2026-09-15T16:26:00ZNewsen79278296Africa's richest man Dangote's IPO out of reach in Nigeria
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Dangote seeks $1.6 billion from investors to finance a $14.3 billion expansion and thus double the oil refinery's capacity. The offer could give millions of Nigerians a stake in the company. But who can truly afford it?2026-09-14T14:12:00ZWorlden79263398Uber leaves 2 key African markets — and drivers in despair
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Uber's departure from Nigeria and Uganda has left countless customers high and dry. But what about drivers? With fuel prices, maintenance, and other operating costs rising, many say they're struggling to make a living.2026-09-12T07:56:00ZWorlden79232189