South African freight railway completes a private test run
The government news service reported that the return leg carried 2,991 tonnes on 2 November. Commercial service is planned for 2027.
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Sub-Saharan Africa
South Africa saw a successful freight trial alongside partial water recovery. The DRC disease report is a separate October observation, not evidence of current regional infrastructure.
Johannesburg reports uneven recovery of water supplies
The mayor reported storage rising from 37% to 41%, while some households had been without tap water for over ten days.
Original source ↗WHO Ebola report retains its October observation date
WHO reported 9,704 cumulative confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo through 20 October.
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