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Valerie Huber: ‘A Nation That Arrives at a Negotiation Alone Is Outmatched’

The Trump administration has rejoined the Geneva Consensus Declaration and moved its secretariat from Hungary to the U.S., reviving a coalition of 41 nations that promotes women's health and national sovereignty while opposing an international right to abortion. Valerie Huber, a former HHS official and current president of The Institute for Women's Health, discusses the initiative's goals and the need for a pro-life, pro-family Core Group at the United Nations.

2 outlets · 2 articles 17h ago

UK Government Lists 22 African Countries Whose Citizens Can Apply for Ancestry Visa

The UK government offers an Ancestry visa to citizens of 22 African nations, allowing them to live and work in Britain for five years with a pathway to indefinite leave to remain. Applicants must prove a grandparent was born in the UK, Channel Islands, or Isle of Man. Zimbabwe's inclusion is notable despite its withdrawal from the Commonwealth.

2 outlets · 3 articles 20h ago

Landfill collapse kills at least 22 in Guinea as rescuers search for survivors

A landfill collapse in Conakry, Guinea, has killed at least 30 people, according to the government, with heavy rains triggering the disaster at the Dar Es Salam dump. Rescuers are searching for survivors, and officials had planned to close the site the same day.

1 outlet · 1 article 1d ago

Kejelcha regains half marathon world record in Buenos Aires

Ethiopia's Yomif Kejelcha set a new half marathon world record of 56 minutes 51 seconds at the Media Maratón Ciudad de Buenos Aires, shaving 29 seconds off Jacob Kiplimo's previous mark. The time is subject to World Athletics ratification, with Kiplimo's faster Barcelona run having been ruled ineligible. Kejelcha's compatriot Fotyen Tesfay won the women's race.

9 outlets · 9 articles 1d ago

How the deadliest Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak can be stopped

One hundred days into the DRC's 17th Ebola outbreak, WHO and Africa CDC leaders outline how community engagement, scaled-up response, and cross-border coordination can halt the second-largest Ebola outbreak on record. The appeal emphasizes funding, frontline protection, and the lessons from Uganda and parts of the DRC where transmission has been interrupted.

2 outlets · 3 articles 2d ago

Was it sparked by the discovery of a $200 nugget by a goat herder?

A gold rush in West Pokot County, Kenya, has drawn thousands of prospectors, sparked by discoveries including a goat herder's $280 nugget. Officials report two notable finds triggered the rush, while local people and authorities grapple with the boom's impacts.

1 outlet · 2 articles 2d ago

Usain Bolt’s 100m record broken at World Humanoid Robot Games

Chinese humanoid robots broke multiple human athletic records at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, including running the 100 meters faster than Usain Bolt's world record. The events showcase China's rapid robotics progress amid a US-China tech race, though experts note limitations in real-world deployment.

40 outlets · 41 articles 2d ago

Aid workers say Canada’s Ebola quarantine hinders response, hope it won’t be extended

Canadian aid workers say the mandatory 21-day quarantine for travellers returning from Ebola-affected countries is hindering the outbreak response, with some forced to cancel or cut short deployments. The quarantine is set to expire Aug. 29, and the government is reviewing the restrictions while aid workers hope they won't be extended.

3 outlets · 3 articles 3d ago

US judge strikes down Trump immigrant visa ban affecting 75 countries

A federal judge in New York ruled that the Trump administration's suspension of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries was unlawful, exceeding Secretary of State Marco Rubio's authority. The ruling vacates the policy and sets aside visa denials based solely on it, with the government likely to appeal.

27 outlets · 28 articles 3d ago

Ethiopia Eyes Stake in Kenya’s $20B Oil Refinery

Dangote Group has offered East African nations a combined 30% stake in its planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lamu, Kenya. Kenya, Ethiopia, and Rwanda have expressed interest, with potential regional investment reaching $1.5 billion. The $20 billion project is slated for a September groundbreaking.

3 outlets · 3 articles 3d ago

Ten African countries step up border controls due to Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo

Ten countries in East, Central and Southern Africa have stepped up health controls at their borders in response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The six-month programme, led by ECSA-HC with World Bank support, covers 33 priority border crossings and 16 major trade corridors. Officials warn that pathogens do not respect national boundaries and that rapid population movement increases the risk of imported cases.

2 outlets · 2 articles 3d ago

Uganda: MPs Demand Answers From NIRA Over Dysfunctional Qr Codes On New National IDs

Ugandan lawmakers have demanded that the Ministry of Internal Affairs and NIRA explain why QR codes on new national IDs remain non-functional, months after NIRA's February 2026 acknowledgment and March 31 deadline. The issue, raised by MP Patrick Okello Onguti, has left citizens unable to access services and facing additional fees for manual verification.

3 outlets · 3 articles 4d ago

Jambojet set to Rresume Uganda flights after six years

Jambojet will restart daily flights between Nairobi and Entebbe on October 1, 2026, ending a six-year hiatus. The airline says the service aims to boost regional connectivity, support trade and tourism, and offers fares from about US$170.

2 outlets · 2 articles 4d ago

Hillside Schools Principal, Dr Henry Stanley Okia Dies

Dr Henry Stanley Okia, principal of Hillside Schools Naalya for about 23 years, has died, according to a family announcement. While one report attributes his death to a sudden heart attack, another notes the cause had not been publicly disclosed. Okia's career spanned more than four decades, from classroom teacher to education researcher and doctorate holder.

2 outlets · 2 articles 4d ago

Museveni, Janet host evangelist LaDonna Osborn ahead of daughter Patience's consecration

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni’s daughter, Patience Kokundeka Museveni Rwabwogo, was consecrated as an Episcopal bishop of Covenant Nations Church on Sunday, marking a milestone in the family and the country’s Christian history. The ceremony, held at Covenant Nations Church Maya Campus in Wakiso District, was attended by senior officials and religious leaders, and saw First Lady Janet Museveni make a rare public appearance after months of illness.

3 outlets · 4 articles 5d ago

Race for UN top job: Otunnu faces member states today

Uganda's candidate for UN secretary-general, Olara Otunnu, presents his vision to member states on August 19, emphasizing reform as an imperative. The contest, featuring eight candidates, continues with straw polls and a second informal vote planned, as the UN seeks a successor to António Guterres.

2 outlets · 2 articles 5d ago

DRC authorities warn Ebola outbreak is worst to date and yet to peak

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading 'exponentially,' with more than 2,500 deaths recorded, half in the last 20 days, according to UN officials. As the country faces its worst-ever outbreak, the first tranche of 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses have arrived, though they are unproven against the circulating Bundibugyo strain.

14 outlets · 19 articles 6d ago

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Becomes Deadliest in Country's History

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has killed at least 2,516 people, making it the second-deadliest in African history, according to official figures. The rare Bundibugyo virus continues to spread in six provinces, and the WHO has classified it as a public health emergency of international concern.

3 outlets · 3 articles Aug 18

Tanzania Chairs Regional Labour Migration Committee

Tanzania has assumed the chairmanship of the Regional Technical Advisory Committee on Labour Mobility for East and Horn of Africa, succeeding Uganda. The handover in Dodoma signals a continued push for safe, orderly labour migration, with officials highlighting regional cooperation and worker protections.

1 outlet · 1 article Aug 18

Chester Mother, Wife, Psychologist Remembered After Mysterious Slaying

Brooke Hanlon, a 35-year-old mother and child therapist, was found stabbed to death in her Chester home in June. Her husband has denied involvement, but no suspect has been named. The community mourns her loss, with her obituary published more than two months after her death.

2 outlets · 2 articles Aug 17