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Healthcare workers at an Ebola treatment center in the Democratic Republic of the Congo during the 2026 Bundibugyo outbreak

Ebola Death Toll in DR Congo Passes 700 as Outbreak Spreads to Two New Provinces

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed 702 people across 1,926 confirmed cases, with the virus now confirmed in Tshopo and Haut-Uele — two new provinces that

July 13, 2026

Health·News

Sudanese civilians displaced from the Sudan conflict, relocated to El-Afadh camp

Sudan Army Retakes Kurmuk as RSF Tightens Siege of El-Obeid

Sudan's army recaptured Kurmuk from the RSF on July 8 after 107 days of occupation, ending the paramilitary's hold on the Blue Nile border town that guards approaches to the Al-Roseires Dam.

July 12, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Nigerian security forces in Oyo State following the rescue of 46 abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Boko Haram captivity

Nigeria Rescues 46 Abducted Schoolchildren After 56 Days in Boko Haram Captivity

Nigeria's security forces rescued 46 abducted schoolchildren and teachers from Boko Haram captivity in Oyo State, 56 days after their seizure from three schools. President Tinubu announced Thursday that eight assailants were

July 11, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Security personnel at Oyo state schools after 46 students and teachers were kidnapped on May 15

Forty-Six Kidnapped Schoolchildren and Teachers Freed in Nigeria After 56 Days

Nigeria freed 46 students and teachers 56 days after armed men seized them from three Oyo schools, with eight assailants arrested and no ransom paid. Tinubu confirmed the rescue as officials revealed

July 11, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

South African protesters during xenophobic violence campaign targeting migrants

South Africa Protesters Go Door to Door as MSF Warns, Nigeria Counts Dead

Anti-immigrant protesters in Johannesburg entered homes door to door on Thursday as MSF warned of a healthcare crisis affecting tens of thousands displaced. Nigeria confirmed two citizens killed as over 60,000 Zimbabweans

July 10, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Sergey Lavrov conveys Vladimir Putin's invitation to Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger leaders for the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow.

Putin Invites Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Leaders to Moscow for Russia-Africa Summit, Lavrov Says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Wednesday conveyed an invitation from Russian President Vladimir Putin to the leaders of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to attend the third Russia-Africa Summit, scheduled to

July 8, 2026

Government and Politics·News

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 4, 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

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Ebola Death Toll in DR Congo Passes 700 as Outbreak Spreads to Two New Provinces

Sudan Army Retakes Kurmuk as RSF Tightens Siege of El-Obeid

Nigeria Rescues 46 Abducted Schoolchildren After 56 Days in Boko Haram Captivity

Forty-Six Kidnapped Schoolchildren and Teachers Freed in Nigeria After 56 Days

South Africa Protesters Go Door to Door as MSF Warns, Nigeria Counts Dead

Putin Invites Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Leaders to Moscow for Russia-Africa Summit, Lavrov Says

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

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

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

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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