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Measles returns as US cases surge decades after elimination

Nearly four thousand cases have now been confirmed nationwide this year.

SA civic organisation raises concerns over asylum seeker ruling

The Progressive Forces of South Africa (SA) has raised concerns that a Constitutional Court ruling reopening the asylum system could place further pressure on public services.

Ebola outbreak leaves nearly 2 000 children without caregivers in DRC

Nearly 2 000 children have lost caregivers or become separated from families during the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says.

SA’s central bank flags rising second-round inflation risks  

SA central bank sees growing second-round inflation risks

Malawi President departs for SA on private trip amid mounting fuel crisis

Mutharika heads to SA amid mounting Malawi fuel crisis

Ethiopia urged to prioritise reconciliation during Abiy’s second term

Ethiopia should prioritise national reconciliation, employment and regional diplomacy as Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed begins a second five-year term, a political scientist says.