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Published on 12:48 GMT

Congo Ebola Outbreak Passes Kivu Epidemic to Become the Largest Ever Recorded Outside West Africa

The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed the 2018 to 2020 Kivu epidemic in total cases, making it the largest Ebola outbreak ever recorded outside the 2014 to 2016 West Africa epidemic. World Health Organization …

Source: Medical Daily - Indeterminate
Published on 08:30 GMT

WHO pushes first vaccine for Ebola as Congo outbreak grows

World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that efforts are advancing to improve treatment and develop the world’s first vaccine for the Bundibugyo species of Ebola as deaths and cases rise in the largest-ever outbreak on record in the Democratic …

Source: Trade Arabia - Neutral
Published on 04:31 GMT

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Expands Beyond Response Capacity – WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday called for increased support to strengthen efforts against an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, warning that the spread of the virus continues to outpace response measures. The outbreak, …

Source: TVC News Nigeria - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 4, 2026

Negotiating a Post-Aid World: Causes, Consequences, and a Credible Way Forward

Introduction Global aid to developing countries declined sharply during 2024–25 after reaching its zenith in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was due to massive budget cuts across the developed world. As shown in Figure 1, after remaining …

Source: Observer Research Foundation - Neutral
Published on 14:10 GMT

China-Africa solidarity and cooperation in action

China’s Xinhua News Agency has recently published a number of articles outlining some of the practical ways in which China has been contributing to development and improving people’s livelihood across the countries of southern and central Africa, drawing …

Source: Friends of Socialist China - Left-wing
Published on Aug 4, 2026

New Ebola vaccine trial launches as outbreak spreads in DR Congo

Key points 3,748 cases, including 1,657 deaths and 708 recoveries, as of 1 August, according to WHO While Ebola vaccines exist, trials for the first ever Bundibugyo species-specific candidate vaccine began in the UK on 24 July, with a second starting in …

Source: UN News - Gov't Institution
Published on Aug 4, 2026

Global hunger levels fall but Africa still lags behind, UN report finds

The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization says the number of people facing hunger globally fell by around 43 million people between 2022 and 2025 — 20% of Africans were food insecure in 2025, compared to just 6% in Asia. FAO’s director of agrifood …

Source: Mongabay - Neutral
Published on 16:47 GMT

Ebola Kills 1,707 in DRC as Tedros Returns and August 18 WHO Review Looms

The death toll from the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has surpassed 1,700, as WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa on Tuesday and is expected to travel to Bunia — the heart of the worst-affected province …

Source: Tech Times - Neutral
Published on 08:41 GMT

U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, June 2026

Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the District of …

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis - Gov't Institution
Published on 15:40 GMT

US will nearly double financial commitment to Ebola response

By Aaron Ross Aug 5 (Reuters) – The U.S. State Department on Wednesday nearly doubled its financial commitment to the Ebola response in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, announcing plans to provide an additional $242 million to combat the second- …

Source: WHTC - Michigan - Pending
Published on Aug 4, 2026

What ‘America First’ Means for Global Health

Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Overcast | Pocket Casts The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now the largest in the nation’s history, according to the World Health Organization. The strain of Ebola driving …

Source: The Atlantic - Center-left
Published on 13:45 GMT

Ebola Epidemic. The First Phase of Vaccine Trials Will Begin in Canada

Photo from news.un.org. A healthcare worker disinfects the entrance to the morgue at the Ebola treatment center in Rwampara, eastern Congo The Ebola fever is rapidly spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), complicating response efforts to …

Source: Open KG - Pending
Published on Aug 4, 2026

M7 CHARM OFFENSIVE! M7 Unleashes Diplomatic Blitz to Land Otunnu UN’s Top Seat, Tells UN Security Council Envoys: “He’s ...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has described Ambassador Olara Otunnu as the best candidate to serve as Secretary-General of the United Nations. While meeting representatives of members of the United Nations Security Council at State House, Entebbe, …

Source: Red Pepper - Indeterminate
Published on 14:14 GMT

Ebola: how soon could a Bundibugyo vaccine be ready?

Katharine Lang, freelance journalist Bristol lang.kathj26{at}gmail.com As the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the first of four vaccine candidates has entered clinical trials. Katharine Lang …

Source: British Medical Journal - Neutral
Published on 14:17 GMT

Phase 1 trials for Ebola treatments and vaccines offer hope, say experts

On July 2, 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Institut National de Recherche Biomédicale (INRB) announced the start of participant enrollment for a new clinical trial investigating targeted treatments for infections with the Bundibugyo virus …

Source: Medical News Today - Neutral
Published on 07:57 GMT

When the scorecard improves, but the forest doesn’t

In 2026, researchers studying 38 state-run protected areas in South Africa’s Cape Floristic Region found something that should trouble anyone who relies on a scorecard to know whether conservation is working. They compared standard management effectiveness …

Source: Forests News - Center-left
Published on Aug 3, 2026

Ebola outbreak surges in Congo amid war and foreign-aid cuts

A rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 1,400 people, as armed conflict and reduced international assistance complicate efforts to contain the virus. Congo had recorded 3,262 confirmed cases and 1,437 …

Source: Texas Public Radio - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 4, 2026

President Museveni reaffirms Uganda’s Backing for Ambassador Olara Otunnu’s UN Secretary-General Candidature

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has formally reaffirmed Uganda’s support for Ambassador Olara Otunnu’s candidature for the position of Secretary-General of the United Nations during a meeting with representatives of members of the United Nations Security …

Source: UBC - Uganda Broadcasting Corporation - Pro-Government
Published on 11:25 GMT

Breaking: NVBF Unveils Japanese Coach Ryan Masajedi As Technical Adviser

The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) has unveiled Japanese tactician Ryan Masajedi as the new Technical Adviser to the country’s national volleyball teams, with the experienced coach set to lead Nigeria’s quest for continental success. Masajedi was …

Source: Leadership - Neutral

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 13:53 GMT

Mobile Crane Market Forecast: USD 28.68 Bn by 2031, Fueled by Infrastructure Spending | Mordor Intelligence

The Mobile Crane Market is projected to grow at a 5.81% CAGR through 2031, led by Asia-Pacific as infrastructure, energy, and mining investments rise. HYDERABAD, TELANGANA, INDIA, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to Mordor …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Behavioral AI Lab Launches UN-Recognized International AI Safety Initiative to Combat AI-Enabled Manipulation and Scams

New international initiative advances behavioral AI evaluation to detect AI-enabled manipulation, online scams, and emerging AI safety risks. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Behavioral AI Lab today …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 19:47 GMT

Out of Africa Wildlife Park and Sanctuary Launch Coordinated Flood Recovery Campaign

All animals remain safe as recovery efforts address extensive damage to fencing, roads and animal-care access CAMP VERDE, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Out of Africa Wildlife Park and Out of Africa Wildlife Sanctuary …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 06:28 GMT

Green Concrete Market Poised for Significant Growth US$ 49.1 Billion by 2033, Expanding at a CAGR of 9.3% from 2026-2033

North America leads with a 37% market share in 2026, driven by strict regulations, green building codes, infrastructure renewal, and low-carbon innovation. LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global Green …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 11:34 GMT

ROJAN FRAGRANCE TRADING (PTY) LTD Launches Phase Two of Its South Africa Expansion Strategy

ROJAN expands operations in South Africa through strategic investment, digital development, partnerships, and manufacturing initiatives. JOHANNESBURG, GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Company Plans to Expand Local Operations, …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

AIOTF Acquires CPAT Technologies to Scale Canadian Deep-Tech Healthcare & Supply Chain Innovation Across Africa

Acquisition unites AIOTF's Deep-Tech AI with CPAT's GS1-aligned pharmaceutical traceability tech, launching in Kenya to secure Africa's health supply chains. BRAMPTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AIOTF Software, an …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 09:48 GMT

AfriVest and the Traditional Leaders of Southern Africa Sign Master Tokenization Partnership Agreement

A regulated route for community-held assets to reach formal capital markets, with a financial literacy programme built in CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AfriVest, LLC and the Traditional Leaders of Southern Africa …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 15:02 GMT

Jason Kennedy, Candace Cameron Bure & for KING + COUNTRY: Free Wheelchair Mission’s 25th Anniversary Miracle of Mobility

Jason Kennedy to Host Milestone Orange County Celebration Candace Cameron Bure to Host Virtual Event Featuring Music by for KING + COUNTRY IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Landmark Events Celebrate 25 Years of …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Coalition for Food and Health Equity Launches First Ujamaa Café™ Community Fridge in Nashville

Dr. Leeja Carter Expands Ujamaa Café™ Community Fridge Initiative to Nashville NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Leeja Carter, founder of the Coalition for Food and Health Equity (CFHE), is bringing her …

Distribution channels: Business & Economy, Consumer Goods ...
Published on August 5, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Berry Law Sponsors Heroes Honor Ride’s Permanent Headquarters at Buffalo Chip and Annual Sturgis Tribute

Berry Law sponsors Heroes Honor Ride and helps establish a permanent headquarters at Buffalo Chip to support Veterans, first responders, and American heroes. LINCOLN, NE, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Berry Law is proud to sponsor …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 16:00 GMT

Crankstart and Lever for Change announce $150 million competition for the world’s best ideas to improve San Francisco

The competition will award up to $150 million to organizations anywhere in the world with ideas for making San Francisco a better place to live. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crankstart and Lever for …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 15:31 GMT

Institute of Medicine of Chicago Advancing Health Equity at 2026 Maternal & Child Health Symposium Sept. 28, 2026

This activity is approved for up to 5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Institute of Medicine of Chicago (IOMC) invites you to the 2nd Maternal & Child Health Symposium, taking …

Distribution channels: Conferences & Trade Fairs, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on August 5, 2026 - 15:02 GMT

Jason Kennedy, Candace Cameron Bure & for KING + COUNTRY: Free Wheelchair Mission’s 25th Anniversary Miracle of Mobility

Jason Kennedy to Host Milestone Orange County Celebration Candace Cameron Bure to Host Virtual Event Featuring Music by for KING + COUNTRY IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Landmark Events Celebrate 25 Years of …

Distribution channels: Culture, Society & Lifestyle, Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Industry ...
Published on August 5, 2026 - 14:52 GMT

American Breast Cancer Foundation Engages The Oxígeno Project to Advance Strategic Growth and National Awareness

Partnership will strengthen communications, expand engagement, and position ABCF for long-term impact MORRISTOWN, NJ, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Breast Cancer Foundation (ABCF), a national nonprofit …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

One Art Space Tribeca and NAWA Unite for Art Angels, Celebrating Women Artists and a 137-Year Legacy

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- One Art Space Tribeca and the National Association of Women Artists, Inc. (NAWA) proudly present Art Angels, a special exhibition celebrating the extraordinary women artists and …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 06:48 GMT

Ontario drivers face much tougher licence suspension penalties under new 2026 impaired driving rules

New warn-range penalties double suspensions, revive decade-old incidents and mandate education for first-time roadside offences. TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Effective Jan. 1, 2026, thousands of Ontario …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 05:19 GMT

Child abuse survivor spent 12 years building the child safety system, SAFE, that might have saved her

SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, August 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A survivor of near-fatal childhood abuse is now aiming to prevent this abuse from happening to other children by launching an early-warning detection system that identifies and …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 04:49 GMT

Orbit Eye Centre Promotes Professional Assessment for Eyelid Skin Tags and Glaucoma Risk

The Calgary ophthalmology clinic is sharing practical guidance on benign eyelid lesions, glaucoma evaluation, and the importance of individualized eye care. CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Orbit Eye Centre is …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Antioch University Joins the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate

Membership in CPED affirms Antioch’s practice-based EdD and expands global collaboration to prepare scholar-practitioners advancing social justice and change. YELLOW SPRINGS, OH, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Acceptance into CPED …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 20:53 GMT

Vasili Razhnou Features on the Cover of Exeleon Magazine's Dynamic Healthcare Leaders to Follow in 2026 Edition

Exeleon Magazine proudly announces Vasili Razhnou, Founder and CEO of MEDvidi, as the cover feature of its Dynamic Healthcare Leaders to Follow in 2026 edition. MIDDLETOWN, DE, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Exeleon Magazine …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 07:11 GMT

Earthquake in Venezuela: A Crisis Deepens for Millions

The cities of La Guaira—the epicenter of the disaster—and Caracas sustained the most severe damage, while significant impacts were also reported in six other States, including the Capital District, Miranda, Carabobo, Falcón and Yaracuy. The earthquakes …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 17:00 GMT

Velora Launches AI-Powered Grants Workspace to Accelerate Nonprofit Grant Funding Workflows

Velora Grant Management unifies grant discovery, application drafting, and other grant admin to help growing nonprofits scale grant revenue. SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Velora, a provider of nonprofit …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 16:51 GMT

Combs Waterkotte Retained to Represent Robert Winkelman Following House Springs Shooting

SAINT LOUIS, MO, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Case Number: 26JE-CR01991. Missouri criminal defense law firm Combs Waterkotte has been retained to represent Robert Charles Winkelman in connection with a fatal shooting …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 04:42 GMT

Myanmar: ICRC visits Daw Aung San Suu Kyi

The visit was carried out in accordance with the ICRC’s standards and procedures for visiting people deprived of liberty. This included the opportunity to speak with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in private. In line with the ICRC’s working methods, detention …

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Published on August 5, 2026 - 04:41 GMT

Israel and the occupied territories: ICRC facilitates voluntary return of 88 individuals to Gaza

At the request and with the agreement of relevant authorities, the ICRC transferred the individuals from Kerem Shalom crossing to Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza. Our team also facilitated their communication with families as needed. The ICRC performed …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 16:15 GMT

EFI-Certified Operations Demonstrate the Business Value of Investing in Farmworker Families

Support Strengthens Workplace Culture and Employee Retention WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Education ...
Published on August 4, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

Suncoast Community Health Centers Expands Access to Affordable Care for Southeastern Hillsborough Families

Suncoast Community Health Center highlights its services and locations during National Health Center Week. RIVERVIEW, FL, UNITED STATES, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Key Takeaways: - Suncoast Community Health Centers (SCHC) is …

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Published on August 4, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

Green Shield 2026 Strengthens International Fight Against Environmental Crime Across the Amazon Basin

International Initiative of Law Enforcement for Climate (I2LEC) has successfully concluded its Operation Green Shield 2026 in the Amazon Basin. BOGOTA, COLOMBIA, August 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Law enforcement agencies from Bolivia, Brazil …

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