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WHO says attacks on ambulances affecting DRC Ebola response

The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak, but hostility from some local communities is complicating efforts to contain the disease. Health workers say attacks on medical...
  • August 19, 2026

South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders’ foreign trips after Zuma’s visit to India

South Africa’s foreign minister wants new rules and “more transparency” to apply to former heads of state undertaking foreign trips. The recommendation to parliament follows a controversial visit to India...
  • August 6, 2026

U.S. commits additional $242m for Ebola fight

The United States Government has announced an additional US$242 million to strengthen Ebola response and preparedness efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Uganda and other affected countries....
  • August 6, 2026

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Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election

Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, in what many see as the biggest challenge to Volodymyr Zelensky’s presidency since war broke out with Russia in...
  • August 19, 2026

Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia

A Syrian court has sentenced ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia, after convicting him of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war. Assad...
  • August 11, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s dilemma as it tries to stay out of US-Iran war

Saudi Arabia is facing a difficult dilemma. Ever since the US and Israel launched their war on Iran on 28 February, the Saudis have largely tried to stay out of...
  • July 30, 2026

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