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10 African startups that rocked 2014

YoopyaJan 7, 2015March 11, 20230

Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) 2014 has been another amazing year for startups in Africa. More and more entrepreneurs turned their attention to building businesses that can

World Health Organization reports 7,905 Ebola deaths

YoopyaJan 2, 2015July 9, 20230

BERLIN (AP) — The World Health Organization says the number of reported Ebola deaths in West Africa has risen to 7,905. The WHO says altogether

Gambia President Jammeh blames foreign-backed dissidents for attack on capital

YoopyaJan 2, 2015July 9, 20230

With Gambia’s President Yahya Jammeh back on home soil after a reported coupattempt, a crackdown is underway on those suspected of involvement. Jammeh was greeted

Niger baby-trafficking trial to begin amid claims of ‘plot’

YoopyaJan 2, 2015July 6, 20230

A fugitive arch-rival of Niger’s President Mahamadou Issoufou goes on trial in absentia Friday over a baby trafficking case which he claims is part of

Roche Secures Emergency Approval by U.S. Regulators for Ebola Test

YoopyaDec 30, 2014July 6, 20230

Development Could Help Health Care Authorities Fight Current Outbreak of Deadly Disease. ZURICH— Roche Holding AG said Monday it has received emergency authorization by U.S.

Ebola death toll rises to 7,588 globally, WHO says

YoopyaDec 27, 2014July 9, 20230

More than 7,500 people have died out of almost 20,000 infected in current outbreak. The global death toll from Ebola has risen to 7,588 out

Ebola virus death toll reaches 7,565 – WHO

YoopyaDec 24, 2014July 6, 20230

The most serious situation is reported from Liberia, with 3,376 deaths and 7,830 cumulative cases. GENEVA, December 23. /TASS/. The death toll from the current

Mandela was a boxer

YoopyaDec 23, 2014July 6, 20230

Nelson Mandela died one year ago around this time. Everyone already knows Nelson Mandela was a fighter. That will be obvious to those that are

Liberia: Ex-soccer star takes lead in Senate race

YoopyaDec 23, 2014July 9, 20230

MONROVIA, Liberia (AP) — Former soccer star George Weah held a commanding lead over the president’s son in the most high-profile contest of Liberia’s Senate

Former US Diplomat Calls for Free, Fair Elections in Ethiopia

YoopyaDec 22, 2014July 6, 20230

Former US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Herman Cohen said Ethiopia should not be afraid to have free and fair elections or a free