Life & Development

Ebola death toll reaches 600 in DR Congo as UN urges end to fighting

The outbreak is being driven by the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola, for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments.

Health workers in DR Congo strike as Ebola deaths near 600

The health workers are protesting against delays in their wages and bonuses since the outbreak was declared on May 15.

Sudan war: 10 dead in drone attack on wedding party

Sudan Doctors Network says five women from same family among victims, accuses RSF of deliberately targeting civilian vehicle

UN migration agency warns RSF attacks could turn Sudan Al's Obeid into 'another Al Fasher'

The International Organization for Migration has warned that Sudan's Al Obeid could face the same fate as Al Fasher if attacks by the paramilitary RSF continue.

Cholera outbreak kills 30 people in Sudan's West Kordofan

A Sudanese relief group has reported 30 deaths from a cholera outbreak in West Kordofan state in western Sudan since June 20.

Students from exams drown in DR Congo boat tragedy

There were 80 survivors and 20 bodies, according to an official, with an eyewitness saying that the boat was carrying over 200 people.

Ebola outbreak: Confirmed cases pass 1,500 in DR Congo as death toll rises

Health authorities report 213 recoveries since outbreak in May, while 628 patients remain under care.

Ebola outbreak: Deaths rise as China sends more experts to DR Congo

The central African nation has recorded 1,406 Ebola cases, including 438 deaths, since outbreak was declared on May 15

UN shuts down human rights office in Burkina Faso

The office's operations were suspended by authorities in Ouagadougou three months ago following a UN press release that called on the government to uphold civic space.

UN warns human rights catastrophe already unfolding in Sudan's El-Obeid

The warning raised concerns that El-Obeid could suffer the same fate as Al Fasher in Darfur.

Uganda health ministry confirms isolated Marburg case, Africa CDC says

The Africa CDC has said that Uganda's health ministry has confirmed an isolated case of Marburg virus disease.

Eight Kenyan schoolgirls charged with murder of fellow students in dormitory fire

Kenya has suffered several deadly school fires, with many set by students.

UN warns Ebola outbreak could push nearly one million people into poverty in DRC

The United Nations has warned that the Ebola outbreak could push nearly one million more people into poverty in DRC.

Gunmen abduct students sitting exams in northeast Nigeria

Gunmen burst into a school in northeastern Nigeria and abducted students as they were sitting exams on Monday morning, police said.

Africa CDC, WHO launch unified platform to support Ebola response

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) announced the launch of a new platform on Sunday to support continental health emergency an Ebola crisis in the region.

Central African Republic declares cholera outbreak after deaths in capital

Health authorities report 197 cases in 2 districts southwest of the capital Bangui.

Ebola: Congolese youth throw their weight behind fight against outbreak

With Ebola cases topping 1,000, a youth group in eastern DR Congo has decided to join the fight against the deadly virus with altruism as their main weapon.

WHO warns about worsening cholera outbreak in Sudan's Kordofan region

The WHO has warned about a deteriorating humanitarian situation in Sudan's Kordofan region, citing an escalating cholera outbreak.

Global vaccine body Gavi says to prioritise companies that will produce Ebola jab in Africa

UNICEF and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, said on Wednesday they are seeking information from vaccine developers and manufacturers on plans to develop a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.

France records first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo

Authorities say a monitoring system is in place for French aid workers returning to national territory.

Kenya to charge students for murder in deadly school dormitory fire

Kenyan prosecutors said on Tuesday they will charge a number of students with murder of 16 schoolmates in the burning of a dormitory in late May 2026.

Family has final say over Zambia ex-president Lungu's burial, court rules

The South African supreme court overturned an earlier ruling that ordered the remains of former president Edgar Lungu to be handed to the Zambian government for repatriation.

Kenyan government halts US Ebola centre as health minister faces contempt case

Kenya has never recorded a case of Ebola and many oppose bringing potential carriers of the highly contagious disease into the country.

Top 10 African universities: South Africa tops in latest rankings

The University of Cape Town is Africa’s leading university although its placed 184th in the world, according to the latest QS World University Rankings.