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Marburg virus confirmed in Ghana

Authorities in Ghana say there's been an outbreak of Marburg virus; two people are dead.

Ghanaian health authorities confirm there's been an outbreak of Marburg virus with two deaths. The Director General of Ghana's health service tells us how they are trying to contain the disease and spread awareness in the country.

Also, in Zimbabwe officials are investigating how indigenous grains can help stave off food insecurity.

Plus, Chadian rebel groups are outraged by the latest announcement by transitional President Mahamat Idris Deby.

And we hear from the rising Kenyan RnB and neo soul star, Karun.

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