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World Health Organization response team supporting the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, 2026

India’s Airlift Is Quietly Propping Up Congo’s Ebola Response as Cases Pass 1,480

India's medical aid to Africa CDC has moved quietly through Kampala as WHO's Ebola case count in Congo, Uganda and France climbs past 1,480. Whether the aid is reaching treatment units in

July 5, 2026

Health·News

Azzedine Ounahi celebrating his first goal against Canada in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 at NRG Stadium Houston

Morocco End Canada’s World Cup Co-Host Dream With Ruthless 3-0 Win in Houston

Ounahi scored twice and Rahimi struck late as Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in Houston, ending the co-host's tournament on Independence Day. Morocco become the first African nation in consecutive World Cup quarterfinals,

July 5, 2026

News·Sports

Aerial view of Egypt's Dakhla Oasis in the Western Desert from space, site of the 2026 Byzantine city discovery

Egypt Uncovers a Complete Byzantine City in the Western Desert, Dating to 350 CE

A complete Byzantine city has been discovered in Egypt's Dakhla Oasis, dating to Emperor Constantius II's reign. The site includes a basilica, watchtowers, the named house of a church deacon, and 200

July 5, 2026

News

Eternal flame at Rwanda genocide memorial during 32nd liberation day anniversary July 2026

Thirty-Two Years After Liberation, Rwanda’s Youth Are Asking When the Promise Comes for Them

On Rwanda's 32nd Liberation Day, three young Rwandans reflect on a country that rebuilt itself from genocide at seven percent annual growth — and on the unemployment, trauma, and silenced political questions

July 4, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan carries Egyptian and Palestinian flags onto the AT&T Stadium pitch after Egypt's historic World Cup knockout win over Australia

Egypt’s Coach Walked Onto the Dallas Pitch With Two Flags. Gaza Heard the Prayer.

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan carried Palestinian and Egyptian flags onto the Dallas pitch after Egypt's first World Cup knockout win, dedicating the victory to Palestine. In Gaza, thousands emerged from tents and

July 4, 2026

News·Sports

People affected by RSF drone attacks in el-Obeid, Sudan North Kordofan, as UN Human Rights Council issues red alert over imminent paramilitary assault

UN Issues ‘Red Alert’ as RSF Threatens Half a Million People in Sudan’s el-Obeid

UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk issued a 'red alert' on Friday as el-Obeid's power station and fuel depots were bombed, leaving 500,000 residents and 100,000 refugees without reliable water. Fifteen RSF

July 4, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

A community health worker demonstrates Ebola prevention techniques using educational materials in Congo

Scientists Launch the First Drug Trial Against Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak

Researchers enrolled the first patient Thursday in Congo's Ituri province, testing remdesivir and MBP134 against the Bundibugyo Ebola strain that has infected more than 1,400 people and killed 438. Africa CDC is

July 3, 2026

Health·News

Sudanese refugee women at Tulum refugee camp in Chad during Sudan civil war

Sudan’s El Obeid Braces for Mass Atrocities as $1.4 Trillion Shields UAE from Accountability

As RSF drones circle El Obeid, the State Department has issued an imminent mass atrocities warning, the same alert that preceded the El Fasher massacre. A $1.4 trillion UAE investment pledge has

July 3, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Medical workers at an Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease treatment center in Ituri province Democratic Republic of Congo where the PARTNERS clinical trial has begun

WHO Launches First Clinical Trial for Bundibugyo Virus as Congo Deaths Pass 440

The World Health Organization has enrolled the first patients in the PARTNERS trial, testing remdesivir and a monoclonal antibody against a Bundibugyo virus outbreak that has killed more than 440 people in

July 2, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Health·News

Health workers in protective gear respond to the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo

Ebola Spreads to Fourth Province in Congo as U.N. Warns of $3.6 Billion Economic Hit

Ebola has spread to a fourth province in Democratic Republic of Congo, while a United Nations development report warns the outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion and eliminate 328,000 jobs.

July 2, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Health·News

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India’s Airlift Is Quietly Propping Up Congo’s Ebola Response as Cases Pass 1,480

Morocco End Canada’s World Cup Co-Host Dream With Ruthless 3-0 Win in Houston

Egypt Uncovers a Complete Byzantine City in the Western Desert, Dating to 350 CE

Thirty-Two Years After Liberation, Rwanda’s Youth Are Asking When the Promise Comes for Them

Egypt’s Coach Walked Onto the Dallas Pitch With Two Flags. Gaza Heard the Prayer.

UN Issues ‘Red Alert’ as RSF Threatens Half a Million People in Sudan’s el-Obeid

Scientists Launch the First Drug Trial Against Congo’s Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak

Sudan’s El Obeid Braces for Mass Atrocities as $1.4 Trillion Shields UAE from Accountability

WHO Launches First Clinical Trial for Bundibugyo Virus as Congo Deaths Pass 440

Ebola Spreads to Fourth Province in Congo as U.N. Warns of $3.6 Billion Economic Hit

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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