A new Ebola outbreak in Congo kills dozens as health officials warn of lack of funds

Morocco’s youth rise up and demand REFORMS for education and health

Morocco is experiencing a significant wave of protests, led by its large youth population (Gen Z), who are using social media to organize and demand change in at least 11 cities. The central complaint is that the government is prioritizing...

What Republic of Congo’s gold rush is leaving behind

Gold mining by the Chinese company City SARL inside the Dimonika Biosphere Reserve in the Republic of Congo has devastated 5 hectares (12 acres) of forest. Artisanal gold miners and some local community members have had to leave the area,...

Karachi records 5 of Sindh’s 6 Congo virus deaths this year as toll rises

KARACHI: The Congo virus has claimed six lives across Sindh so far this year, five of them in Karachi, as a 28-year-old butcher became the latest victim of the disease, medically known as Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF). The man was...

'Country That Bombs Its Own People...': India Tears Into Pakistan At UN, Calls It Out Over Systematic Genocidal Campaign – Video

'Country That Bombs Its Own People...': India Tears Into Pakistan At UN, Calls It Out Over Systematic Genocidal Campaign – Video | X @DDIndialive United Nations: India has reminded the world of Pakistan’s campaign of “genocidal mass rape” of women...

‘Bombs its own people, sanctions genocidal mass rape’: India slams Pakistan at UNSC

United Nations: In a strong retort against Pakistan in the UN Security Council, India Monday said its neighbour as a country that “bombs its own people” and conducts “systematic genocide”. During his remarks to the UNSC open debate on “Women,...

Two prelim fighters transported to hospital following brutal UFC Perth fights

Two “Prelims” fighters were transported to a local hospital for precautionary reasons following UFC Perth last night (Sat., Sept. 27, 2025) inside RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, UFC officials confirmed to MMAmania.com.Josias Musasa (8-2) was taken...

CAF Champions League: We’re ready to finish the job against FC Les Aigles du Congo – Finidi George

Rivers United face a defining night in Uyo, their temporary home for continental matches as they host FC Les Aigles du Congo in the second leg of their CAF Champions League tie. After a tense 0-0 draw away in Congo, the Pride of Rivers know only...

India reminds world of Pakistan’s ‘genocidal mass rape’ in Bangladesh as it tries to obfuscate record

India accused Pakistan of attempting to divert global attention by raising Kashmir at the UN, reminding the world of its army’s “genocidal mass rape” of women during Bangladesh’s 1971 war. India reaffirmed its leadership in promoting women’s...

6 die of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in 2025 so far in Pakistan's Sindh

ISLAMABAD, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Pakistan's southern Sindh province has reported another death from Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), raising the provincial toll to six this year, health authorities said Friday. The latest victim, a...

Congo virus toll climbs to 6 in Sindh, with 5 deaths reported from Karachi

Butcher was admitted with high fever, abdominal pain. Experts advise animal handlers to be more cautious. There is currently no WHO-approved vaccine available. KARACHI: The Congo virus has claimed six lives across Sindh so far this year, five of...

Karachi reports third Congo virus death of 2025

KARACHI - Karachi Friday reported third death due to Congo virus during this year as a patient suffering from Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF), commonly known as Congo virus (Congo virus) passed away while undergoing treatment at Jinnah...

Karachi sees fifth Congo fever death of the year

Published on: September 27, 2025 5:08 AM A man in Karachi’s Malir area has died of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), raising the city’s death toll from the virus to five this year, the Sindh health department said in a statement on Friday....

Karachi reports 5th Congo virus death of 2025

Published on: September 26, 2025 4:39 PM A 28-year-old butcher from Karachi’s Landhi area died of Congo virus on Friday, health officials confirmed. This marks the fifth Congo fever death in Karachi this year and sixth in Sindh province, according...

Kavumu (Cankuzo) : Congolese refugees deprived of essential medical care in Burundi’s largest camp

SOS Médias Burundi Cankuzo, September 15, 2025 – Kavumu camp, located in the Cankuzo region of Buhumuza province in eastern Burundi, hosts more than 20,000 Congolese refugees and is the largest reception site in the country, which has a total of...

Karachi records 5th Congo fever death of the year: Sindh health dept

A man in Karachi’s Malir area has died of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), raising the city’s death toll from the virus to five this year, the Sindh health department said in a statement on Friday. According to the World Health...

Deadly Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever detected in animals in southern France

Fernando Vega / Flickr cc The first serologic survey of animals in southern France reveals that Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV), which is fatal in up to 40% of people, has been circulating among cattle and wildlife for years, with...

Unesco selects Egypt's Khaled El Enany as its new chief

The UN’s cultural agency voted on Monday to appoint former Egyptian minister Khaled El Enany as its next director general, as Unesco faces renewed scrutiny over political bias and the US decision to withdraw. Mr El Enany, Egypt’s former minister...

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: Offaly columnist asks 'can you tell my story to the world'

ST Paul reminds us: “We are sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet enriching many; having nothing, and yet possessing everything.” (2 Corinthians 6:10). The Christian life is paradoxical. We can name sorrow honestly, yet still hold fast to...

Congo's Ebola outbreak can be contained if support increases, WHO official says

GENEVA (Reuters) -A World Health Organization official said on Friday it is possible to contain Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak, provided that the right steps are taken within the next two weeks. “It’s possible, but it will be challenging,” WHO...