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WHO Sounds Global Emergency Alarm over Ebola Outbreak in Congo & Uganda

May 22, 2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.

What is an outbreak, epidemic or pandemic? Ebola and public health emergencies explained

May 22, 2026

Terms like outbreak, epidemic, pandemic and public health emergency each describe a different level of spread,  and they help determine how fast and how far the response goes.

DR Congo: Health officials arrive in Bunia with Ebola supplies

May 22, 2026

The health minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo said on Sunday that authorities had already selected sites in Rwampara and Mongwalu to establish new treatment centers and that dozens of patients were receiving active care.

President Guelleh names new 26-member cabinet including 8 women

May 22, 2026

Djibouti has unveiled its first government since the re-election of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, with the new cabinet made up of 26 ministers, including eight women and one secretary of state.

Uganda enacts new law to protect sovereignty despite opposition

May 22, 2026

Uganda's president, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has signed into law forbiding foreign interference in the country despite warnings from different concerned parties.

Rwanda closes Goma border crossing following Ebola emergency

May 22, 2026

The border between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, around Goma and Gisenyi, has been closed since Sunday morning, according to several eyewitness accounts collected on the ground.

Councillor expelled from IFP over extortion allegations

May 22, 2026

The IFP has expelled one of the party&#x2019s King Cetshwayo District Municipality leaders, Sipho Mbatha, over longstanding allegations of extortion.

President Guelleh names new 26-member cabinet including 8 women

May 22, 2026

Djibouti has unveiled its first government since the re-election of President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, with the new cabinet made up of 26 ministers, including eight women and one secretary of state.

DR Congo: Health officials arrive in Bunia with Ebola supplies

May 22, 2026

The health minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo said on Sunday that authorities had already selected sites in Rwampara and Mongwalu to establish new treatment centers and that dozens of patients were receiving active care.

Shakira and Burna Boy release official FIFA World Cup 2026 anthem

May 22, 2026

Royalties from 'Dai Dai' are dedicated to FIFA's fund aiming to expand access to quality education and football opportunities for children.

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