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UN Reports Sharp Rise in Conflict Related Sexual Violence Globally
Verified cases of conflict-related sexual violence more than doubled globally in 2025 compared with the previous year…
WHO warns Conflict and Displacement Are Complicating Ebola Response in DR Congo
WHO says conflict, insecurity and displacement are complicating efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Con…
North America Tightens Ebola Travel Measures Ahead of FIFA World Cup
The United States, Mexico and Canada announced coordinated public health travel measures on Thursday for travellers arr…
Western Cape Races to Repair Flood Damage as Power Returns
The Western Cape government says recovery and infrastructure repair efforts are ongoing in several parts of the provinc…
Brazil Records Lowest Homicide Rate in Historical Series, Lula Says
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva celebrated on Wednesday the findings of the “2026 Atlas of Violence”, whi…
Ebola Restrictions Paralyse Cross Border Economy in Goma
Ebola related border restrictions between Rwanda and the DRC are disrupting trade and household incomes in the eastern…
Energy Markets Face Long Recovery Even if Strait of Hormuz Reopens, Experts Warn
The prolonged disruption around the Strait of Hormuz is intensifying global concerns over energy security, as governmen…
Strait of Hormuz Restrictions Intensify Pressure on Global Shipping Routes
Tensions around one of the world’s busiest maritime trade routes intensified on Wednesday after Iran’s Islamic Revoluti…
African Farmers Expand Hybrid Rice Production to Boost Food Security
Hybrid rice production is expanding across several African countries as governments, researchers and farmers push to st…
Russia Uses Africa Day to Reinforce Anti-Colonial Message and Expand African Partnerships
Moscow used Africa Day commemorations to deepen engagement with African countries through diplomacy, trade and anti-col…
Ghana postpones citizen evacuation from SA after a turnout of only one national
Ghana postponed a planned evacuation flight from South Africa on Thursday after only one Ghanaian national arrived at J…
WHO Says Ebola Outbreak in DRC and Uganda Is Not a Pandemic Emergency
The World Health Organization says the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda remain…
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