Ebola death toll hits 208 in Guinea
Craig TaylorSome 208 people have now died from the Ebola virus in Guinea after a deadly spike in cases in recent days, world health officials say. BBC News – Africa
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Abuja bans rallies over seized girls
Nigerian police cite security reasons for banning protests in Abuja for the release of more than 200 schoolgirls seized by Islamist militants. BBC News – Africa
Deadly blast strikes north Nigeria
At least 14 people are reported killed in an explosion targeting people watching football in the north-eastern Nigerian town of Mubi. BBC News – Africa
Malawi’s new president is sworn in
Peter Mutharika is sworn in Malawi’s president after the High Court rejects a request for a recount following allegations of vote-rigging. BBC News – Africa
CAR mosque attacked amid violence
Christian youths in the Central African Republic sack a mosque in the capital Bangui, a day after rebels killed several people in a church attack. BBC News – Africa
CAR rebels kill many in church
At least 11 people have been killed and dozens injured in an attack on a church in the Central African Republic. BBC News – Africa