Guinea confirms first Marburg virus case - a podcast by BBC World Service

The authorities in Guinea have confirmed the first case ever recorded in West Africa of the highly infectious Marburg virus. The World Health Organization is preparing an emergency response to prevent a potential outbreak. A man who died last week was confirmed to be the first case.

Plus, an update from Zambia, as the general election campaign enters its final 24 hours ahead of Thursday’s vote.

And we meet 23-year-old Nigerian sensation Bella Shmurda, ahead of the release of his debut album.

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