Is it possible that ebola devastating west africa is man-made?

No,but we still do: not know the natural host,or natures resivour ,of this devastating virus.

Ebola Virus: Theory is that bats are the reservoir for Ebola. Partially eaten fruit dropped by bats may be eaten by Diuker antelopes, monkeys, apes or other mammals. Eating or handling bush meat from them can transmit the disease to humans. Dogs eating human carcasses or infected small mammals may also contribute to the spread. Although the CDC reportedly has Ebola BUNDIBUGYO virus patent - that doesn't mean >

Un likely: Ebola is a known virus with a locale of origin in central Africa Biological warfare has been proposed by some but is very risky as the agent can be transmitted depending upon human migration and issues of climate. There seems to me to be no political, economic or ideological advantage to starting an Ebola infection in Africa or anywhere else.