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The Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases with 254 deaths, as violence and displacement hamper containment efforts. Health officials warn of undetected infections and the possibility of a higher peak, while the rare Bundibugyo strain has no approved vaccine or treatment.
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 200 people, with the African Union warning that 10 neighboring countries are at risk. The rare Bundibugyo strain has no proven vaccine, and Red Cross volunteers have died from the disease.
As the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda continues, scientists at the University of Oxford are developing a vaccine against the rare Bundibugyo strain. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations has funded three vaccine candidates, with Oxford's vaccine potentially ready for clinical trials within months.
Sierra Leone has received its first batch of nine West African migrants deported from the United States, as part of an agreement to accept up to 300 people a year. The migrants, who arrived traumatized after months in U.S. detention, will be housed temporarily before being returned to their home countries. Critics warn such third-country deportations may violate international human rights standards.
The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling a growing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, with nearly 600 cases and over 130 deaths reported. Health authorities face challenges including late detection, misdiagnosis, cultural factors, and funding shortages, while the WHO has declared a public health emergency.
Nigeria's anti-graft agency has arrested former Power Minister Saleh Mamman, a week after he was sentenced to 75 years in prison for diverting funds meant for two hydroelectric projects. The EFCC said Mamman had been hiding since the conviction and was captured in Kaduna state following weeks of surveillance. His arrest marks a rare high-profile enforcement in the country's fight against corruption.
The draw for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers was held in Cairo, placing defending champions Ivory Coast in Group C and hosts Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania in groups with automatic qualification. The tournament, set for June-July 2027, will be the first in East Africa in 51 years, with 48 teams competing for 24 spots.
Liberia's Finance Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan defends the Boakai administration's progress on infrastructure, education, and energy, while also engaging with the African Development Bank to boost regional projects and youth entrepreneurship.
Africa CDC has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in DR Congo's Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths reported. The agency is coordinating an urgent regional response with Uganda and South Sudan, while Liberia has activated enhanced surveillance measures.
At the ECOWAS Parliament, Guinea's representative declared the disputed Solumba border area belongs to Guinea and will be protected, drawing a sharp response from Liberia's delegation. Liberia's report omitted key issues, including the border dispute and Rep. Yekeh Kolubah's expulsion, leading to criticism from regional lawmakers and analysts.
According to the Russian embassy in Sweden, the crew of the detained bulk carrier Caffa has been sent home, while the captain of the Sea Owl 1 tanker has been released from custody. Both vessels were intercepted by Swedish authorities in separate incidents linked to Ukraine's requests and technical concerns.
Mohamed Toure's move to Norwich City has been a stunning success, with 10 goals in 12 matches, as he prepares for his first World Cup with Australia. The article also covers Riley McGree's playoff push with Middlesbrough and Adrian Segecic's choice to play for Croatia.
The entire jury of the Venice Biennale has resigned just days before the event's opening, following controversy over Russia's participation. The resignation has prompted the cancellation of the traditional awards ceremony, with visitor votes to be used instead. The row has drawn criticism from the Italian government and the EU, which has threatened to cut funding.
An analysis by Reuters and reporting by The Guardian show that despite UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's threat to board Russian shadow fleet vessels, the number of such ships transiting UK waters remains unchanged, with at least 98 passing through in the month after the threat. While the Royal Navy has increased surveillance, no boardings have been announced, and Russia has responded by deploying naval escorts.
French-born Beninese activist Kemi Seba has been arrested in South Africa on immigration charges and is facing extradition to Benin, where he is wanted for inciting rebellion after supporting a failed coup in December. His lawyer says he has applied for political asylum, claiming he fears for his life if returned to Benin. The case has drawn attention to Seba's anti-Western activism and his ties to Niger's ruling junta.
Liberia's House of Representatives has mandated committees to review a $45 million supplementary budget proposed by President Boakai, funded by delayed World Bank support and domestic revenue overperformance. The Senate has since passed a $53 million version, but the process has been marked by a lawmaker's expulsion, a senator's walkout, and calls for greater transparency.
Burkina Faso's government has rejected a Human Rights Watch report that says more than 1,800 civilians were killed between January 2023 and August 2025, with most deaths attributed to the military and allied militias. The government called the findings 'false' and 'unfounded,' while HRW urges investigations into senior officials.
Burkina Faso's military leader Ibrahim Traoré said in a state-broadcast interview that democracy is "not for us" and people must "forget" it. The junta has dissolved the electoral commission, banned political parties, and extended its rule for five more years, drawing UN criticism as it fights a decade-long jihadist insurgency.
The United States has deployed the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier to the Middle East, joining two other carriers in the region as tensions with Iran escalate. Reports indicate the US Navy is enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran maintains its own blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Amid rising tensions over the Sorluma border dispute, Rep. Josiah Marvin Cole has opposed efforts to expel Rep. Yekeh Kolubah, urging due process. Reports differ on the status of expulsion proceedings, with some citing a House vote and a Supreme Court stay order, while others say no formal decision has been made.