Daily Africa News - September 17, 2014

Daily Africa News September 17, 2014 From VOAAfrica.com

 

Ebola Deals Economic Blow World Bank Group releases assessment of West Africa epidemic More   Ban: UN 'Taking Lead' on Ebola Response WHO Director General Margaret Chan and Ban will outline an international plan for Ebola during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council More   Obama Unveils Plan to Contain Ebola President Barack Obama has announced a plan to contain the spread of the Ebola virus in West Africa, indicating the world is relying on the United States to confront the outbreak that has killed more than 2,000 people. VOA White House Correspondent Luis Ramirez reports. More   Liberian President Hopes US Ebola Pledge Will Spur Others to Help President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf calls US decision to deploy 3,000 troops to West Africa a 'significant moment' in battle against worst Ebola outbreak on record More   Guinea-Bissau President Replaces Army Chief With Confidant No reason was given for firing of Antonio Indjai, although he has been targeted by US, which has charged him with involvement in drug trafficking More

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