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Authorities race to contain spread of Ebola in eastern DR Congo
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Authorities race to contain spread of Ebola in eastern DR Congo

One month after Congolese authorities officially declared a new Ebola outbreak, the virus is still spreading in the east of the country and the death toll continues to rise. There are now more than 1,000 confirmed cases and more than 250 confirmed deaths. FRANCE 24's Aurรฉlie Bazzara-Kibangula reports from eastern DR Congo, withย Paula Sรฉville. ]
Egypt grapples with video game addiction
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Egypt grapples with video game addiction

Gaming cafรฉs have become a common sight on the streets of Cairo, especially in poorer neighbourhoods. Egyptians hold a world record for time spent gaming per day, with an average of 1 hour and 43 minutes daily. Some 43.5 percent of young gamers in Egypt are considered to be addicted. In February, the government launched a campaign to combat addiction. FRANCE 24's Mathilde Delvigne reports. ]