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Hospital isolates patient with suspected case of deadly Marburg disease in Spain

A traveller from Equatorial Gunea, where there has been a an outbreak of the deadly Marburg virus that carries an 88% mortality rate, has been isolated at a hospital in Valencia, Spain

Daily Mirror

Marburg, bird flu and MVE: Why you need to be aware of these viruses

There's been some concerning news regarding viruses, one expert don't want to paint a grim picture, but he wants you to be aware.

The New Daily

What is Marburg virus and should we be worried?

An epidemic outbreak of Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea, Central Africa, was confirmed this week, the first time the virus has occurred there. At least 16 cases have been detected, and nine deaths.

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First outbreak of Marburg virus confirmed in Equatorial Guinea, WHO says

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WHO intensifies surveillance in E Guinea after Marburg outbreak

The country officially declared its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease on Monday.

Al Jazeera

Cameroon detects two suspected cases of Marburg virus near Eq. Guinea

Cameroonian authorities detected two suspected cases of Marburg disease on Monday in Olamze, a commune on the border with Equatorial Guinea, the public health delegate for the region, Robert Mathurin Bidjang, said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Deadly Marburg virus kills nine people in fresh outbreak - and there's no cure

The killer Marburg virus, which has a mortality rate of up to 88%, has been identified in Equatorial Guinea who are struggling to contain the deadly outbreak

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WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg

The World Health Organization says Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease, saying the Ebola-related virus is responsible for at least nine deaths in the tiny Western African country

The Independent UK

Equatorial Guinea confirms country's first Marburg virus disease outbreak -WHO

Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first outbreak of the Marburg virus, a highly infectious and deadly disease similar to Ebola, following the deaths of at least nine people, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.

Reuters

Equatorial Guinea appoints its first female prime minister

Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema on Tuesday appointed his vice-minister of education, Manuela Roka Botey, as prime minister, the first time a woman has held the role in the West African country.

Reuters

Lebanon, South Sudan Lose UN Voting Rights Over Dues

Venezuela, Lebanon and South Sudan are in arrears on paying dues to the United Nations’ operating budget and are among six nations that have lost their voting rights in the 193-member General Assembly, the UN chief said in a letter circulated Thursday. Also losing voting rights are Dominica, Equatorial Guinea…

Asharq Al-Awsat

U.S. has 'serious doubts' about announced results in Equatorial Guinea election

The United States on Tuesday said it has "serious doubts about the credibility of the announced results" in elections in Equatorial Guinea this month and called on authorities to work with all stakeholders to address allegations of voter fraud.

Reuters

Obiang confirmed for sixth term as president of Equatorial Guinea

In Equatorial Guinea, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has been re-elected to a sixth term as president with 94.9 percent of the votes cast, election officials announced on Saturday, putting turnout at 98 percent.

Radio France Internationale

Equatorial Guinea president wins re-election, VP says on Twitter

Equatorial Guinea's President Teodoro Obiang Nguema has won re-election with 95% of the Nov. 20 vote and his party took all the senate and parliament seats, his son Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue said on Twitter on Saturday.

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World's longest-standing president on course to extend 43-year rule

Equatorial Guinea's veteran ruler Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo has taken the lead in the west African country's presidential race, according to provisional results released by the interior ministry on Monday.

Al Jazeera

Equatorial Guinea ruling party wins 99% of votes in early results

Eighty-year-old President Obiang, the world’s longest-ruling head of state, is seeking to extend his 43 years in office.

Reuters

Equatorial Guinea ruling party wins 99% of votes - early election results

Preliminary election results released by Equatorial Guinea's government on Monday showed the ruling party winning over 99% of votes counted so far in presidential, legislative, and municipal elections held on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Equatorial Guinea leader poised to extend 43 years in power

Africa's longest-serving president, Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo of Equatorial Guinea, is expected to extend his rule in the oil-rich country

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World's longest-ruling leader holds vote to extend rule of tiny African state

The world's longest-ruling leader, President Teodoro Obiang of Equatorial Guinea, staged a vote on Sunday to extend his 43-year-rule of a tiny, authoritarian African state where once plentiful oil wealth has been in a rapid decline.

Radio France Internationale

World's longest-serving president seeks yet another term in Equatorial Guinea

Equatorial Guineans go to the polls on Sunday as President Teodoro Obiang Nguema, the world’s longest-serving president, looks for another mandate in a country considered one of the most repressive in the world.

Reuters

International Court of Justice says Equatorial Guinea starts proceedings against France

Equatorial Guinea has started proceedings against France at the International Court of Justice, said the Dutch-based court body on Friday, adding it related to charges that France had not followed up its obligations over fighting corruption.

Reuters

Equatorial Guinea president to run again to extend 43-year rule

The world's longest-standing leader, President Teodoro Obiang of Equatorial Guinea, will run for office again in November elections, his party announced on Friday, likely extending a 43-year tenure that began when he snatched power in a 1979 coup.

Reuters

Equatorial Guinea latest African country to abolish death penalty

Equatorial Guinea has abolished the death penalty, according to a new criminal code signed by veteran President Teodoro Obiang, adding to a growing list of African countries seeking to extinguish a vestige of colonial rule.

Al Jazeera

Equatorial Guinea abolishes the death penalty

Vice president lauds ‘unique’ moment for Equatorial Guinea, where the last execution occurred in 2014.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi FM Discusses Cooperation with Singapore, Equatorial Guinea Counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah held separate talks in Riyadh on Monday with his counterparts from Singapore, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, and Equatorial Guinea, Simeón Oyono Esono Angüe. Discussions focused on Saudi Arabia’s relations with Singapore and Equatorial Guinea and opportunities for cooperation. They also tackled issues…

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