Women and children continue to bear the brunt of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where the epidemic is deepening a humanitarian crisis in the conflict-hit province of Ituri, the United Nations said on Friday.
The body that oversees the International Criminal Court has urged Chad and Venezuela to reconsider their decisions to withdraw from the court, warning that their departures could undermine global efforts to fight impunity.
WHO experts have recommended a clinical trial of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine to assess whether it can protect against the Bundibugyo strain driving the deadly outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
At least 1,100 unaccompanied minors remain in Ceuta, some of whom arrived during last week
The global market for anti-obesity drugs is expected to reach $130 billion by 2030, according to Goldman Sachs, as soaring demand for blockbuster treatments such as Ozempic and Mounjaro reshapes the pharmaceutical industry.
South Africa is calling for continent-wide talks on migration as it seeks to contain the fallout from anti-immigration protests that have forced thousands of migrants to leave the country and strained relations with several African governments.
Nigeria has reduced its malaria prevalence from 42 percent in 2010 to 15 percent in 2025, marking a significant reduction in the country
Ebola cases are doubling in some hotspots in the DR Congo as health workers strike and transmission accelerates.
The Turkish Super Lig side announced on Tuesday that it had begun transfer negotiations with the 34-year-old Egypt captain.
Five international organizations known as the "Quintet" for Sudan pushed on with their consultations involving political stakeholders from Sudan in support of an inclusive political process.
In less than three months, the outbreak has recorded 3,748 confirmed cases, with 1,657 deaths and case fatality rate of 44%.
The WHO warned that insecurity, population displacement, high mobility and cross-border movements were hampering surveillance and response operations, raising the risk of further spread.
UNAIDS has warned that cuts to international HIV prevention funding could trigger a resurgence of the epidemic, putting decades of progress at risk.
The Spanish government has reinforced security in Ceuta by deploying additional National Police officers, Civil Guard personnel and military units, while emergency reception facilities remain under heavy pressure.
The policy aims to promote integrated and sustainable prospecting and mining practices that maintain environmental integrity and avoid degradation of highly sensitive areas.
An ancient Chinese martial art is finding a growing following among young people in Africa, with practitioners in Kenya embracing Wushu not only as a competitive sport but also as a path to discipline, self-control and cultural exchange.
Kinshasa described the development as a significant step toward restoring peace in the conflictâhit east and implementing the USâbrokered Washington peace agreement signed by the DRC and Rwanda in June 2025.
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held a video call on Thursday with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.
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