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Society - 18 June 2026
African Leaders Coordinate Ebola Response as President Guelleh Joins High-Level Virtual
Djibouti City, June 18, 2026 - Djibouti's President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh joined a high-level virtual meeting of African heads of state and government to coordinate the regional response to the Ebola outbreak affecting…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Society - 28 May 2026
Djibouti Launches National Sustainable Cooling Plan to Strengthen Energy and Climate
Djibouti, May 14, 2026 - Djibouti has launched a new National Cooling Action Plan aimed at modernizing the country’s cooling infrastructure and improving resilience to rising temperatures, growing energy demand, and…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Society - 28 May 2026
Canada and Other Countries Impose Travel Restrictions Over Ebola Outbreak in Africa
OTTAWA, Canada, May 27, 2026 - Canada has announced a temporary suspension of entry for travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan in response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak affecting parts…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Society - 25 May 2026
Uganda Begins Local Production of Sickle Cell Drug in Major Pharmaceutical Milestone
Kampala, May 21, 2026 - Quality Chemical Industries Limited has launched the local production of Hydroxyurea, a key medication used in the treatment of Sickle Cell Disease, marking a significant step in Uganda’s…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Society - 22 May 2026
Mali Presents 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan to International Partners
Geneva, May 15, 2026 - Mali’s Minister of Health and Social Development, Assa Badiallo TOURÉ, presented the country’s 2026 humanitarian response plan during a high-level advocacy meeting held at the Palais des Nations…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Society - 15 May 2026
Mukwege Opposes Referendum Plan Without Restoration of Security in Eastern DRC
KINSHASA, May 15, 2026 - Nobel Peace Prize laureate Denis Mukwege has criticized the ongoing political debate in the Democratic Republic of Congo regarding the possibility of a constitutional referendum while conflict…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Society - 12 May 2026
UN warns of rising landmine deaths as civilians return to conflict zones in Sudan
Khartoum, 4 May 2026 - Landmines and unexploded ordnance have killed at least 25 people and injured 52 others in Sudan since the beginning of the year, according to the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), which…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Society - 29 April 2026
Fire in Darfur Displacement Camp Kills Five, Leaves Over 1,400 Homeless
Zalingi, April 15, 2026 - At least five people, including two children, were killed after a fire swept through a displacement camp in Central Darfur, highlighting worsening humanitarian conditions for civilians uprooted…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Society - 29 April 2026
Sudan Crisis “Internationalized” as Berlin Conference Seeks Aid Mobilization
Addis Ababa, April 12, 2026 - The conflict in Sudan has taken on an increasingly international dimension, according to regional and global actors preparing for the Berlin conference aimed at mobilizing humanitarian…
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Society - 29 April 2026
Sudan Army Accused of Drone Strike on Zalingei Displaced Camp
Zalingei, April 27, 2026 - A Sudanese displacement advocacy group has accused the army of carrying out a drone strike on a crowded camp for displaced persons in Zalingei, Central Darfur, injuring at least 15 civilians.
By Amina Kabasele - 3 min read
Society - 27 April 2026
Girls’ Education in Mali: PASCOFI Project Concludes After Five Years of Impact
Bamako, April 13, 2026 - The Project to Support Girls’ Education in Mali (PASCOFI), a major initiative aimed at reducing gender disparities in schooling and improving access to quality education in conflict-affected…
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read
Society - 19 April 2026
Cholera Outbreak Worsens in Burundi as Authorities Enforce Sanctions
Bujumbura, 6 April 2026 - Burundi is grappling with a worsening outbreak of cholera, with cases continuing to rise amid limited access to clean water and environmental contamination following recent floods.
By Sarah Ndaya - 3 min read