The World Health Organisation attempts to demystify the Ebola epidemic spreading through West Africa, as it warns that cases of the virus will surpass 9,000 this week. Also, all eyes on Mozambique as the country heads to the polls Wednesday. The nation is on the cusp of reaping vast wealth from its nascent gas industry. And Ivory Coast's former first lady, Simone Gbagbo, prepares to face charges next week of endangering the state amid post-election violence in 2010 and 2011.

Produced by Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi and Célia Caracena

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