Central-Africa
Ebola Death Toll Rises in DR Congo as Vaccination Efforts Intensify
More than 2,000 deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo have prompted international health authorities to accelerate efforts to test a vaccine…
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World
Death Toll From Earthquakes in Venezuela Rises Above 6,000
Venezuela’s twin earthquakes in late June have claimed 6,125 lives, the head of the country’s National Assembly said, raising the confirmed death…
World
Israel’s attacks on Lebanon continue as death toll rises
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah appeared to unravel almost as soon as it was announced, as fresh Israeli strikes pounded…
Southern-Africa
South Africa’s inflation rises to near two-year high
South Africa’s underlying inflation pressures strengthened in May, a development closely watched for clues about where prices — and interest rates —…
World
Ebola outbreak death toll rises to 80 as containment efforts intensify
An Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has triggered an urgent scramble by medical teams, after a delayed diagnosis and…
East-Africa
Piracy rises off Somalia again amid concerns over Iran war
By Shola LawalFriday May 1, 2026 A fresh wave of hijackings off Somalia is rattling shipping lanes and reviving memories of the…
Somalia
Somali football talent rises as the system faces a quiet crisis
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOThursday April 30, 2026 Somali football does not need more slogans. It needs the basics: a dependable calendar, a league…
Somalia
Pirates seize another vessel off Somali coast as threat level rises
Harry SekulichMonday April 27, 2026 Shipping routes off Somalia are once again under close scrutiny after a cargo vessel was seized in…
World
Death toll from Colombia road bombing rises to 20
A devastating highway bombing in Colombia has killed 20 people and injured 36 others, marking one of the deadliest attacks on civilians…
World
Oil rises as escalating Middle East military tensions fuel supply concerns
Oil prices climbed sharply today as fears of renewed conflict in the Middle East gripped markets after Iran released footage showing commandos…
World
UK meningitis outbreak total rises to 34 cases
The meningitis outbreak centered in Kent in the UK has grown to 34 linked cases — up from 29 — as hundreds…
