Africa
Deadly attack and drought emergency underline South Sudan challenges
The country faces falling aid, prolonged political instability and renewed fighting, while drought threatens crops and livestock, raising fears of famine and further conflict ahead of elections.
September 5, 2026
Zimbabwe crash involving church minibus kills 27
A minibus carrying churchgoers collides head-on with a truck in central Zimbabwe, killing at least 27 people
August 29, 2026
WHO declares Uganda Ebola-free
"Uganda has reached 42 days since the last confirmed imported Ebola case was discharged on 16 July 2026, with no documented onward transmission associated with the case, marking an end to the outbreak," the WHO posted on X.
August 27, 2026
Somalia children hit hard by aid cuts: UN
More than 200 health and nutrition facilities close across drought-hit Somalia due to aid cuts, increasing severe malnutrition among children. Nearly 1.9 million children face malnutrition, while health, water, education and protection services decline.
August 21, 2026
DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially': UN
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing exponentially, claiming over 2,500 lives and spreading faster than response efforts can contain it.
August 21, 2026
Ebola-hit DR Congo gets 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine: WHO
The WHO provides 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses to the DRC, including 20,000 for trials and 50,000 for frontline workers, amid an Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain.
August 20, 2026
Ebola-hit DRC gets 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine: WHO
WHO provides 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine for the treatment of Ebola virus to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where 2000 people have died due to the deadly infection.
August 20, 2026
DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'far from being under control': WHO chief
The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is accelerating, with over 2,300 deaths among nearly 5,000 cases. WHO warns it remains uncontrolled, risks international spread, and requires urgent containment efforts.
August 18, 2026
DR Congo says Ebola outbreak now its deadliest ever
The United Nations says that the Ebola outbreak "is the fastest growing on record" and is killing a victim every 30 minutes in the African country.
August 17, 2026