Africa
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Over 1,000 deaths recorded in Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda: WHO
In all, 2,473 cases of the deadly virus, including 999 deaths, have been confirmed in DRC, while 20 cases, including two deaths have been registered in neighboring Uganda, according to a WHO overview based on official data from the two countries.
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US to further restrict travel from DR Congo over Ebola
The United States says American citizens leaving the Democratic Republic of Congo may face a "Do Not Board" order after health screenings, as authorities seek to prevent the spread of Ebola.
July 15, 2026
DRC Ebola outbreak two to four times bigger than official scale: WHO
According to DR Congo's latest official figures, the hemorrhagic fever has infected more than 1960 people and killed over 700 since its detection two months ago.
July 14, 2026
OIC conference adopts Islamabad Declaration, launches women's digital inclusion initiative
The two-day conference in Islamabad concludes, with OIC members pledging to strengthen policies and institutional mechanisms to ensure women's meaningful participation in political, economic and public life across the Muslim world.
July 13, 2026
Nigerian troops kill over 300 'terrorists' in restive north
Nigerian troops killed over 300 members of kidnapping and cattle rustling gangs in the northwestern state of Zamfara this week
July 11, 2026
Ebola risks worsening humanitarian situation in DR Congo: UN
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has infected 1,792 people and killed 625. UNICEF warned the fast-spreading virus, alongside cholera, polio and declining maternity care, could worsen the region’s already severe humanitarian crisis if broader health needs are neglected.
July 10, 2026
Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to island frontier
Pope Leo XIV on Saturday pressed Europe to do more to protect and integrate migrants as he visited Italy's Lampedusa island, a major port of call for those risking the perilous crossing from Africa.
July 4, 2026
DR Congo's official Ebola death toll exceeds 400
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo kills 438 people among 1,406 confirmed cases. The Bundibugyo strain spreads across Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu.
July 2, 2026
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Amnesty says RSF committed ethnic cleansing in Sudan
Sudan has been mired since April 2023 in a brutal war between the army and the RSF, which has killed tens of thousands and forced millions to flee, according to the United Nations.
July 1, 2026
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