Africa

Ebola Virus Outbreak: Atlanta Hospital To Treat Third Ebola Patient

Hospital successfully treated two previous patients Emory University Hospital in Atlanta is set to receive its third Ebola patient on Thursday, weeks after successfully treating two American aid workers who had contracted the virus that is running rampant in West Africa.

Dalai Lama Denied Visa to Enter South Africa for Nobel Peace Summit

The Buddhist religious leader planned to attend the World Summit of Nobel Peace Laureates in Cape Town, South Africa.

Ebola Virus Symptoms, Outbreak & News 2014: Third American Doctor Contracts Deadly Disease

Previous two Americans have recovered Another American doctor has been diagnosed with Ebola, the third to contract the virus in West Africa since the outbreak began in March.

Ebola Virus Africa Outbreak: Liberian President Says Ebola Could Become a Global Crisis

The deadly virus continues to spread in West Africa Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf said that officials in Africa have begun to think about the ongoing Ebola outbreak as a world problem, rather than a localized issue.

Ebola Virus Outbreak News & Symptoms: Disease Spreads to DR Congo

Officials from DR Congo reported first official cases over the weekend The recent outbreak of Ebola in western Africa is already the worst outbreak in recorded history, and now officials from the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed the country's first official cases.

Abused Elephant News: Study Finds Ivory Poaching Has Killed 35K Elephants in Africa Every Year Since 2010

According to a new study, illegal ivory trade continues to be a problem in Africa and is driving the elephant population down at a dangerous rate.

World Bank Announces $200 Million in Aid to Curb Ebola Outbreak

World Bank president, and former WHO member, said the world has to help the African nations financially as the outbreak of Ebola takes a toll.

US-Africa Leaders Summit 2014: United States Commits to $14 billion Investment in Africa

In addition to some of the biggest corporations committing billions in investments in Africa, native African and popular artist Akon is doing his part to help the continent continue on its path to development.

Facebook & Internet in Zambia: New App Provides Free Internet for African Nation

The app will introduce many people to the Internet and give them new resources and tools. Internet users in one African nation will now have greater access to the web thanks to Facebook's work in expanding access to impoverished people in the country.

Ebola Virus in the United States: Can the US Avoid the Deadly Disease?

Though the possibility of the virus arriving via international flights is real, the U.S. is also well poised in averting an epidemic.

Online Currency Trading & Exchange News: Ghana's Cedi Weakens Further Againt Dollar as Government Refuses Bailout

Instead of opting for a long-term support option in the form of a bailout, the country of Ghana is choosing a temporary option to boost the strength of its currency, the cedi, which has been inflating nonstop since being redenominated in 2007

Ebola Virus Out of Control in West Africa? 50 New Cases Reported Since July 3

Virus has killed over 500 since February The World Health Organization (WHO) is reporting 50 new cases of Ebola and 25 deaths in Sierra Leone, Liberia and Guinea since July 3.

Ebola Outbreak: African Nations Agree on Plan to Stop Spread

WHO says drastic action is needed to stop disease that can kill 90 percent of those infected With an unprecedented Ebola epidemic affecting several African countries, the health ministers of 11 African nations on Thursday agreed on a joint strategy to try to stop the spread, CNN reported.

FIFA World Cup Round of 16: Which Continents Have the Most Countries Left in Brazil?

The 2014 FIFA World Cup has been narrowed down to 16 teams. Four continents are still in play with multiple countries that have a chance to win the World Cup. Latin Post.com dissects how each continent has done up to this point.

Ebola Virus & Outbreak 2014: Disease Continues to Spread Across 3 African Countries

The Ebola outbreak has spread across three African countries and is increasing at an alarming rate. The deadly outbreak of the Ebola virus has reach severe proportions according to relief workers.

Ebola Virus & Outbreak In West Africa: Deadly, Contagious Disease Spreads To Libera, Sierro Leone; 80 Deaths So Far

The recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa has raised concerns about its potential to spread even further as the death toll continues to rise

One Million-Year-Old Early Human Prints Found On English Coast

Do you think your shoes leave quite the impression? Do you think your shoes leave quite the impression? A group of early humans related to "pioneer man" beg to differ.

Kwanzaa Celebration 2013: Symbols, Traditions, and Principals of the Holiday

Kwanzaa is celebrated over seven days from December 26 to January 1 each and every year. Kwanzaa is celebrated over seven days from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1 each and every year.

African Billionaires 2013: List of 55 Super Wealthy Africans Contradicts 2012 Forbes Report

According to a pan-African magazine, 55 billionaires live in Africa, including the world's richest black woman.
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