Politics & Power
Eritrea: Social media movement aims to topple president
A social media campaign driven by Eritreans living outside of the country is calling for an end to President Isaias Afwerki’s regime.
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Money & Markets
Tanzania, Zambia agree $1.5 billion oil pipeline deal
Tanzania and Zambia have settled plans to build a $1.5 billion oil pipeline between the two countries, according to Tanzania’s energy minister.
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Health & Security
DRC Ebola outbreak spreads to Uganda, kills two people
The second largest Ebola outbreak in recorded history has spread beyond the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and into Uganda.
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Energy & Environment
Tanzania bans plastic bags to curb pollution
Tanzania is the latest East African nation to implement a ban on plastic bags in a bid to clean up the environment.
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