Liberia buckles under Ebola strain
Liberia’s information minister admits that the country’s health care system has been overwhelmed by the spread of the deadly Ebola virus. BBC News – Africa
Liberia’s information minister admits that the country’s health care system has been overwhelmed by the spread of the deadly Ebola virus. BBC News – Africa
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan declares the outbreak of Ebola “a national emergency” and approves funds to help contain the deadly virus. BBC News – Africa
South African athlete Oscar Pistorius is accused of being a “deceitful witness” as his murder trial resumes for closing arguments. BBC News – Africa
Global experts begin two days of emergency talks at the World Health Organization in Geneva on new measures to tackle the Ebola outbreak. BBC News – Africa
Amnesty International says it has uncovered evidence of war crimes in north-eastern Nigeria, where the military is fighting Islamist militants. BBC News – Africa
The US will “surge” its response to the worst-ever outbreak of Ebola by sending at least 50 public health experts to West Africa. BBC News – Africa