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1. New Lassa fever infections fall but case fatality rate jumps as Nigeria continues to battle outbreak

   As Nigeria continues to battle an outbreak of Lassa fever, the number of new infections dropped to 65 in the last week of February, the country’s Centre for Disease Control said on Monday, down from 77 the week before.

2. Voter turnout down in Congo-Brazzaville as president set to extend rule

   Voters in Congo-Brazzaville went to the polls on Sunday in an election expected to extend the rule of President Denis Sassou Nguesso.

3. South African farmers reeling from foot-and-mouth disaster

   Farmers in South Africa facing an eruption of foot-and-mouth disease say a government vaccination effort has come too late.

4. AFCON 2025 becomes most widely watched edition with 61% global rise

   The 37th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), held in Morocco, has shattered records. Preliminary figures from independent research agencies show a 61% surge in global viewership, confirming the tournament's status as one of the fastest-growing sporting events in the world.

5. Northern Nigeria: after years of calm, jihadists attacked Maiduguri city

   Suspected jihadists launched an overnight attack on a Nigerian military post on the outskirts of Maiduguri, a key northeastern city that had not seen such violence in years, police, emergency services and residents said Monday.