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US Plans Ebola Treatment Facility in Kenya Amid Outbreak

 The United States is planning to establish a quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya for American citizens exposed to Ebola, according to international media reports, as the deadly outbreak linked to the Bundibugyo strain continues to spread across parts of Central and
May 28, 2026

Netherlands Bans Israeli Ministers Smotrich and Ben-Gvir from Entry

The Netherlands has officially barred two senior Israeli ministers—Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir—from entering the country, citing concerns over their far-right political positions and inflammatory rhetoric amid the ongoing Israel–Hamas war. The decision, confirmed by Dutch Foreign Ministry officials on Monday, marks
July 29, 2025

U.S. Suspends Visa Services in Niger Amid Diplomatic Strain

The United States has suspended all routine visa services at its embassy in Niamey, Niger, indefinitely. A spokesperson for the U.S. Department of State confirmed the halt, which affects both immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories, citing unspecified “concerns with the Government of
July 29, 2025

Sudan’s RSF Declares Rival Government in Darfur

The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allied factions have announced the formation of a new governing authority in territories they control, particularly in the troubled region of Darfur. The move signals a deepening rift in the already fragile state, raising fears
July 28, 2025

Over 1,000 Rabbis Urge Israel to Allow Aid

More than 1,000 rabbis and Jewish scholars from around the world have joined together to condemn what they describe as the use of hunger as a weapon in the ongoing Gaza conflict, calling on the Israeli government to urgently allow life-saving humanitarian
July 28, 2025

Church Attack in Congo Leaves 43 Worshippers Dead

At least 43 people, including nine children, lost their lives after armed rebels attacked a Catholic church in the northeastern town of Komanda, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), on Sunday. The assault, attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF),
July 28, 2025

UN Agencies Shift Global Base to Nairobi

The United Nations (UN) has announced plans to relocate the headquarters of three major agencies—UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women—to Nairobi by 2026. This transformative move places the Kenyan capital in the company of just three other cities—New York City, Geneva, and Vienna—which
July 28, 2025

Liberation Leaders Urged to Strengthen Unity

Former Tanzanian Prime Minister Mizengo Pinda has made a passionate call for deeper unity and cooperation among Africa’s six founding liberation movements, urging them to align their historic missions with today’s challenges. Speaking on behalf of President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Pinda emphasized
July 28, 2025

Tanzania Electoral Commission Vows Credible 2025 Elections

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has pledged to deliver a transparent, fair, and peaceful electoral process. At a national stakeholders’ meeting held in Dodoma, INEC Chairperson and retired Court of Appeal Judge Jacobs Mwambegele emphasized that the commission will conduct the
July 28, 2025
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