For decades, mining has been a crucial part of life in a secluded Congolese hill town. Recently, it has also been a factor in the expansion of a severe Ebola outbreak. Last week, Red Cross workers, clad in white protective suits, were seen removing the disinfected body of a gold miner named Mumbere Saidi in […]
The World Health Organization’s Director General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, visited health workers at the Evangelical Medical Centre in Bunia, Congo, on Sunday, May 31, 2026. This visit comes as Congo reports at least 282 confirmed cases of Ebola in its current outbreak. The outbreak remains concentrated in the eastern Ituri province, with 264 cases recorded […]
An estimated 30,000 Fulani militants operate in Nigeria, contributing to growing insecurity and violations of religious freedom. A report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) highlights that Fulani-associated violence led to the highest deaths among all religious groups in Nigeria over the past year. Targeting Christian Communities The Fulani, often identified as […]
A high court in Kenya has temporarily halted plans to establish a U.S. Ebola quarantine facility in the country. This decision disrupts the Trump administration’s aim to have the unit operational by Friday. The court issued the order on Thursday, following a petition by the civil society group, the Katiba Institute. The group challenged the […]
Félicien Kabuga, a prominent business figure from Rwanda, passed away on May 16 in The Hague. At the time of his death, he was believed to be at least 90 years old. Kabuga had been on the run for several decades under allegations of funding the 1994 Rwandan genocide. Kabuga, an ethnic Hutu, gained notoriety […]
U.S. and Nigerian forces have conducted another military strike targeting ISIS fighters in Nigeria. This operation was announced by the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), following a recent successful mission that eliminated a prominent ISIS leader. AFRICOM reported that these new strikes were coordinated with Nigeria’s government and took place on Monday. While evaluations of the […]
Rose Natabo, a mother in Kakuma refugee camp, faces a dire decision. Holding her son Santo, she leaves her eldest child behind to seek medical help. The family rushes to the only hospital in the camp, a place now home due to past conflicts. The Kakuma camp, located in Kenya’s northern desert, is overwhelmed by […]