About this episode
The episode discusses the rise in Ebola cases in DR Congo, military rescues in Nigeria, and visa challenges faced by Africans ahead of the World Cup.
In tonight's programme: The number of Ebola cases hits 550 in DR Congo as the WHO chief praises neighbouring Uganda for its response to the outbreak. Also, in Nigeria, the military says it has rescued over 400 women and children from Boko Haram extremists after they were abducted in May. And the countdown to the World Cup begins, but some Africans are facing visa problems, including an award-winning Somali referee.
Topics covered
- Ebola outbreak
- Boko Haram
- World Cup
- military rescue
- visa issues
Keywords
- Ebola
- DR Congo
- WHO
- Boko Haram
- World Cup
- visa problems
- Uganda
- military rescue
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: WHO, Boko Haram
Places: DR Congo, Uganda, Nigeria
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