Africa

Misbah al-Hussein Foundation Distributes Eid Sacrifices to Needy Families in Niger —————————- The Misbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has implemented a sacrificial meat distribution project in Niger as part of a humanitarian initiative aimed at reviving the tradition…

Oxford Ebola Vaccine Effort Accelerates as Congo Outbreak Surges ————————————— Oxford University researchers are accelerating work on a new vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola as a fast-growing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo spreads into Uganda. The…

Impact of Middle East Military Tensions on Fuel Crisis and Social Unrest in African Countries ————————————- International reports indicate that the economic crisis and cost-of-living pressures have intensified in several African countries amid a sharp rise in fuel prices, affecting…

WHO Reports 139 Deaths and 600 Suspected Cases in Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa —————————————- The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed 139 deaths and 600 suspected cases linked to the Ebola virus, with officials warning that numbers are likely…

Ebola outbreak claims 65 lives in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo ———————————— An outbreak of Ebola has reportedly killed 65 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, The Guardian reported citing health officials. There have been 246 suspected cases…

UN Chief Says Unfair International System Limits Africa’s Potential, Calls for Reform ——————————————– United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres has warned that the current international system is unfair and has hindered Africa from fully realizing its extensive economic, political and social…

At Least 70 Killed in New Jihadist Attacks in Central Mali —————————————- A fresh wave of violent attacks by jihadist fighters in central Mali has killed at least 70 people, local and security sources told AFP and other media outlets.…

At Least 69 People Killed in Militia Attack in Democratic Republic of Congo ————————- At least 69 people have been killed in a militia attack in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), according to AFP, which cited local and security…

Rising Insecurity in Mali as Armed Groups Set Up Checkpoints, Call for Overthrow of Military Government ——————————- The security situation in Mali has worsened, with rising activity from armed Sunni extremist groups setting up checkpoints along key routes to the…

Increased Pressure on African Refugees and Displaced Persons Amid Disruptions in Maritime Routes and Rising Humanitarian Aid Costs ——————————————- Disruptions in shipping routes and rising international transport costs have severely delayed the delivery of humanitarian aid to refugees and displaced…