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India postpones Africa summit after Ebola outbreak

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India and the African Union have postponed a summit meeting due to take place next week in New Delhi after an Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo.

“Mindful of the emerging public health situation on the continent… the two sides agreed that it would be advisable to convene the Fourth India–Africa Forum Summit at a later date,” said India’s foreign ministry, noting the “evolving health situation”.

The India–Africa Forum Summit had been scheduled to take place in New Delhi from May 28–31.

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