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Nigeria records its first Ebola case amid rapid regional spread

After Kenya and Uganda, Nigeria has now announced its first Ebola case – a woman who was admitted to a private hospital in Abuja and travelled from Uganda. The outbreak, which originated in DR Congo in May, has been described by health officials as ​thefastest-spreading on record. Details by FRANCE 24's correspondent Sam Olukoya.

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Nigeria records first Ebola case as outbreak spreads across Africa

Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in Africa's latest outbreak, while Kenya reported its ninth infection, raising fears of further spread across the continent. Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya warned of an “extremely serious threat” and urged the international community to send funding, medical supplies and health workers.

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Warner Records Names Jim Roppo Vice Chairman

Just hours after his departure from Republic Records was announced, Jim Roppo has been officially named vice chairman of Warner Records Group. He will be based in Los Angeles and report to Chairman & CEO Aaron Bay-Schuck; his start date will be confirmed in the coming weeks. Roppo joins the company following nearly three decades […]

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Music show: Meet Ed Banger Records' new girl Tatyana Jane and wild Jazz band Buck

This week on Arts24, music editor Marjorie Hache chats to Buck's saxophonist. He tells us more about how the six-piece came together during lockdown and took their name from the antler-sporting animal to make psychedelic wild jazz. They are currently touring their new album "Animal Boisé". We also meet French Cameroonian Dj Producer Tatyana Jane, Ed Banger Records' first female signing in two decades. Plus, we take a look at new releases by Leon Bridges and M83.

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