Equatorial Guinea

What is the Marburg virus wreaking havoc in Equatorial Guinea? Should we be concerned?

The Marburg virus spreads primarily through direct contact, particularly with bodily fluids, and causes an illness similar to Ebola. The fear is that, like Ebola in 2014, Marburg will spread and become a much larger global epidemic

Ebola-Like virus kills nine in Equatorial Guinea, WHO Dispatches Teams

The Marburg virus is a highly dangerous pathogen that causes severe fever often accompanied by bleeding, and often targeting several organs and reducing the body's ability to function on its own.

Why China’s attempt to set up more military bases abroad may run into rough weather

The rising global power China is using its surplus funds, offering financial inducements and using its Belt and Road Initiative to extend influence and acquire military bases abroad

Equatorial Guinea: President Obiang extends his 43-year-rule by winning sixth term in office

The announcement was made by a son and Vice President Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue on Saturday, six days after the vote

UN humanitarian chief on Syria: Take action to end 'bloody onslaught', else it will create worst humanitarian disaster

The UN humanitarian chief urged the Security Council to take action to end the 'bloody onslaught' in Syria's last opposition-held stronghold, warning that continued violence could create the worst humanitarian disaster of the 21st century.

Drogba puts Ivory Coast into African Cup semis

After missing a penalty, captain Didier Drogba took advantage of a defensive slip to score in the 36th minute and headed into the top corner in the 69th.

Shocks and tear gas open African Nations Cup

Lowly Equatorial Guinea stunned Libya and Zambia upset Senegal as the African Nations Cup began with surprises as well as tear gas outside the stadium in Bata.