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Published on Aug 7, 2026

DRC Targets 2 GW Clean Energy Expansion in Landmark US-Congolese Partnership

Historic ANSER agreement seeks to power mining, expand rural electrification and mobilize international investment as the DRC strengthens its position in the global clean-energy and critical-minerals economy. By Ajong Mbapndah L ANSER and the Grand DRC …

Source: Pan African Visions - Neutral
Published on Aug 7, 2026

One Shared Future: Jointly Promote Women's All-Round Development

In August 2026, South Africa marks the 70th anniversary of Women's Month under the theme: “Empowered Women Empower The Nation”, while also recognising the important contributions of its women to social development. In October 2025, China and UN Women …

Source: IOL - Pro-Government
Published on 06:14 GMT

Equity sends 121 E. African scholars to world's top universities on Sh3 billion scholarships

Grace Sang’, Equity Leaders Programme Scholar from Kenya, former student of Alliance Girls High School, who scored an A grade in the 2025 KCSE and will pursue Computer Science at New York University Abu Dhabi, UAE. A total of 121 of East Africa's …

Source: Star - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Interview: Congo’s Foreign Minister on the Gaps Between Diplomacy and War at Home

Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner, foreign minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, talks to the media after her country just won a seat in the UN Security Council, June 2025. In an interview with her in July 2026, in New York City, Wagner describes the …

Source: Pass Blue - Left-wing
Published on 10:33 GMT

How Kano emerged world’s 9th most populous city

The ancient city of Kano is bursting at the seams, ranking among the 10 most populous cities globally with an estimated 17.5 million people, according to the World Population Review 2026 report. It is ranked alongside Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou …

Source: Daily Trust - Indeterminate
Published on 05:17 GMT

UNEP, Northern Corridor partner on clean transport

UNEP head, sustainable mobility unit, Rob de Jong with Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority executive secretary John Deng/ HANDOUT Kenya and five other Northern Corridor member states have launched a new programme aimed at …

Source: Star - Neutral
Published on 14:29 GMT

WHO clears path for Ebola vaccine trial as Bundibugyo outbreak surges

The World Health Organization has recommended that Ervebo, the only licensed Ebola vaccine, be tested against the Bundibugyo virus as the Democratic Republic of Congo battles an outbreak that has exposed a critical gap in protection against the disease …

Source: The Standard - Indeterminate
Published on 10:12 GMT

Zambia election choice: continuity under UPND or uncosted change under Tonse Alliance

The August 13 general election has taken shape as a choice between economic continuity and campaign uncertainty, with President Hakainde Hichilema‘s United Party for National Development (UPND) and the opposition Tonse Alliance offering starkly different …

Source: Lusaka Times - Neutral
Published on 10:16 GMT

Zimbabwe targets 2027 for critical debt clearance push

Zimbabwe says 2027 will be a decisive year in its long-running effort to resolve a debt crisis that has left the country largely shut out of concessional international financing. The government, which owed a combined US$21,8 billion to domestic and foreign …

Source: Bulawayo 24 News - Neutral
Published on Aug 6, 2026

Africa CDC Says Contact Tracing Is Not Working in Congo Ebola Outbreak as Deaths Pass 1,700

The head of Africa's public health agency has said the core tool for controlling an Ebola outbreak is no longer working in eastern Congo. Africa CDC Director-General Jean Kaseya, speaking during his second visit to Bunia near the outbreak's …

Source: Medical Daily - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 6, 2026

CRDB Bank Congo Marathon supports albinism communities

Dar es Salaam. The CRDB Bank Congo Marathon has raised $100,000 (Sh270 million) to support people living with albinism, turning the annual sporting event into a platform for promoting inclusion, dignity and community solidarity. The charity marathon …

Source: The Citizen - Indeterminate
Published on 03:24 GMT

Protecting river sources through journalism: Why environmental reporting matters more than ever

DAR ES SALAAM: The story of every river begins long before its waters reach towns, cities, farms, or industries. It starts in fragile ecosystems where forests, wetlands, mountains, and underground springs quietly sustain life. Yet across the world, these …

Source: Daily News Tanzania - Pro-Government
Published on Aug 6, 2026

WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak Is Outpacing Response in DR Congo

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued an urgent appeal for greater international support as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) continues to spread faster than health teams can contain it. Less than three months after the …

Source: Switch TV - Indeterminate
Published on Aug 7, 2026

The Most Basic Step of the Ebola Response Is Falling Short

The fight against Ebola is not going well. Last week, the head of Africa CDC, Jean Kaseya, announced that the ongoing outbreak of the virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo had ballooned into the second worst of all time, a milestone he had thought …

Source: The Atlantic - Center-left
Published on Aug 5, 2026

Despite quick rollout of trials, Ebola outbreak outpaces response efforts in DR Congo

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the fastest-growing in history, but the testing of new and experimental vaccines and treatments has also been speedy. “If you compare this outbreak to previous Ebola outbreaks, we have …

Source: CIDRAP - Neutral
Published on 02:01 GMT

Park Ji-sung and Man United Legends Put Suwon on Global Tourism Map

Park Ji-sung and Manchester United legends pose for a photo at Suwon Hwaseong's Janganmun Gate. Photo courtesy of Suwon City.On April 19 this year, world-class football stars who shared Manchester United's glory days with Park Ji-sung visited Suwon …

Source: Seoul Economic Daily - Pending
Published on 16:06 GMT

Nearly 6 Million Sierra Leoneans Remain Without Electricity Access, Data Shows

Nearly six million people in Sierra Leone were without access to electricity in 2025, according to data published by Infotrix. The data shows that there is a major energy-access gap that continues to affect communities across the country, particularly in …

Source: Sierraloaded - Center-right
Published on Aug 5, 2026

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 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

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 14:15 GMT

Yili organise un forum axé sur le développement durable à l’occasion de la Conférence mondiale de l’industrie laitière ...

HOHHOT, Chine, 08 août 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Le 2 août dernier, le Forum axé sur le développement durable de la Conférence mondiale de l’industrie laitière 2026 s’est tenu à Hohhot à l’initiative de Yili Group. Articulé autour du thème« Connecting …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

RESPIRATORY DISEASES REPRESENT A GLOBAL BURDEN ESPECIALLY IN AFRICA

KENYA, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2021, lung diseases were among the 3 leading causes of mortality causing over 18 million deaths globally and having devastating consequences for patients and families. But the situation in Africa …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 22:21 GMT

La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia UN Proyecto Integral De Modernización Para Restaurar La Estación De Metro Centenaria De ...

La gobernadora Kathy Hochul anunció hoy que la Autoridad Metropolitana de Transporte (MTA) busca contratistas para diseñar, construir y rehabilitar una de las estaciones más históricas del sistema de metro: la estación Chambers St (líneas J y Z), …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 19:50 GMT

Nigeria's First SEC-Licensed Exchange, Quidax, Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure to Over 21 Countries

The Expansion Unlocks a Compliant Engine for Businesses and Fintechs to Move Value Across Africa and Beyond LAGOS, Nigeria, Aug. 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Quidax, the first digital assets exchange to receive a provisional licence from Nigeria's …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 13:47 GMT

National Treasury on AIIB and South Africa signing USD500 million loan to strengthen climate-resilient urban services

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Republic of South Africa have signed a USD500 million sovereign-backed loan to support the South Africa Metro Trading Services Program. The financing marks AIIB’s first investment in South Africa, …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 13:47 GMT

Western Cape Education on South African learners winning International Space Settlement Design Competition

South African learners win global space design competition on debut Seven South African high school learners from the Western Cape have made history by winning the prestigious International Space Settlement Design Competition, the world's longest- …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 15:15 GMT

Physical Security Market Expands at a 5.40% CAGR Through 2035

Physical Security Market Size, Share and Research Report By Type (System, Service), By Industry (Education, Oil & Gas, Government, Retail, Hospitality, BFSI) NEW YORK,, NY, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Global …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

AI Infrastructure Market Projected to Reach USD 353.0 Billion at a 27.12% CAGR by 2035

AI Infrastructure Market is accelerating as demand rises for high-performance computing, GPUs, cloud platforms, and AI-ready data centers NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI infrastructure has become the backbone of …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 21:26 GMT

Peck Law Group Calls Attention to Elder Abuse Risks Facing America’s Growing Senior Population

California Advocate Steven Peck, Esq. Urges Families to Recognize the Warning Signs Before Another Loved One Becomes a Victim LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- America is growing older. Every day, thousands …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 20:41 GMT

Rivas & Associates Issues Know Your Rights Guidance for Families After Fatal ICE Traffic Stops

Rivas & Associates, an immigration law firm, is offering Know Your Rights guidance for families who may be stopped by police or immigration officers. TULSA, OK, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rivas & Associates, an …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 17:03 GMT

AI for Peace Launches 44-Day Global Compassion Game to Prove Peace Is Possible

Launching August 8 in Minneapolis, a global team of teams invites peacebuilders, Indigenous leaders, AI labs, and youth to put intelligence in service to life. CLINTON, WA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AI for Peace today announced …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 17:02 GMT

Raise the Bottom Rebrands, Expands Addiction and Mental Health Care Across Idaho

Trusted Idaho Opioid Treatment Program expands to all substance use disorders and primary mental health care across Boise, Nampa, and Pocatello. BOISE, ID, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Raise the Bottom, formerly known as …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 16:58 GMT

Gulf Sextortion Cases Rise: Female-Led Firm Offers Discreet Content Removal for UAE, Dubai and Saudi Arabia

The world's first female-led content removal firm Leak Content Removal offers discreet DMCA and reputation services to UAE, Dubai, Saudi Arabia and the Gulf. SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Digital …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 15:33 GMT

HRH King Ruben West Presents Voice of Change Award to Former Mauritius President Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim

HRH King Dr. Ruben M. West presents former Mauritian president with the iChange Nations™ Ruben M. West Global Voice of Change Award in Victoria Falls VICTORIA FALLS, ILLINOIS, ZIMBABWE, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Her Excellency Dr. …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Out of Hand Marks 25 Years of Dialogue and Social Change through the Arts with 2026-2027 Season

Anniversary Season Features New Productions Designed to Bring Communities Together ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Out of Hand, the award-winning social impact arts organization, today announced its 2026-2027 season …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 09:22 GMT

Dr. Arani Medical Laboratory, LA's Pioneer in Rapid STD Testing and City of LA Award Recipient, Celebrates 20 Years

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Arani Medical Laboratory, a Los Angeles-based clinical laboratory specializing in rapid sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, is marking 20 years of operation this …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 18:35 GMT

Russia: ICRC helps displaced people start over

In March 2022, Tatiana had to leave everything behind, as hostilities broke out in her hometown close to Luhansk. “At first, we thought it would be just on the outskirts, like in 2014” she recalls. “Unfortunately, throughout the entire month, military …

Distribution channels: Human Rights
Published on August 7, 2026 - 11:42 GMT

Democratic Republic of the Congo: ICRC hands over 15 people released by the Congolese authorities to AFC/M23

The 15 people concerned, all of whom had consented to participating in the operation, left Beni in the north of North Kivu in a convoy on the evening of 6 August. On the morning of 7 August, after passing through Uganda, which had agreed to facilitate …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 23:00 GMT

In Sudan and Zambia, Embrace Global's Infant Warmers Became National Protocol. Uganda Is Next.

Babies and Mothers Alive (BAMA) and Embrace Global expand access to infant warmers in Uganda. MURRIETA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In Sudan, Embrace Global's infant warmers are now written into the national …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 21:21 GMT

BLM Sports Invests Nearly $200,000 in Nonprofits, HBCU Athletics and Community Initiatives Nationwide

ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At a time when nonprofit organizations and community programs are being asked to meet greater needs with increasingly limited resources, BLM Sports is putting real dollars behind …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 20:30 GMT

California Workplace Rights Notice Enters Its Second Annual Cycle

California's Workplace Know Your Rights Act now includes annual notice requirements, emergency contact rules, and penalties of up to $10,000 per employee. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- California' …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 16:37 GMT

Miriam Putnam, Life Transformation Specialist, Helps Individuals Move from Emotional Overwhelm to Renewed Purpose

Miriam Putnam's clients share how her RESET and RISE program helped them truly heal and live purpose-driven lives LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For millions of Americans, each day is a struggle against …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 16:36 GMT

Linda Reinstein Marks ARBAN Act Milestone with First GOP Senate Sponsor as World Lung Cancer Day Highlights Prevention

BCPA Co-Founder Says First Republican Senate Sponsor Marks a Turning Point in the Fight to End Preventable Asbestos Exposure LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the nation marks the 15th Annual World Lung …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 03:54 GMT

Frequently asked questions: Nuclear Weapons

On August 6, 1945, a nuclear bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, instantly killing an estimated 70,000 people. Three days later, on August 9, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, killing 39,000 instantly. By 1950, the death toll from both bombings had risen …

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Published on August 7, 2026 - 03:54 GMT

Ukraine: Civilian casualties rise as conflict escalates

Kyiv (ICRC) - For millions of people in Ukraine, this year has been horrific. Entire communities live under constant threat, spending tense days and sleepless nights in shelters, across Ukraine. Last night was no exception, with at least 20 people …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 14:58 GMT

While Aid Retreats From Sudan's Collapsing Health System, One Newborn Care Program Is Scaling Up

Another shipment of Embrace infant warmers is being built into Sudan's national health system, even as funding cuts force other health programs to withdraw MURRIETA, CA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As international health …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 14:37 GMT

RennerVation Foundation Named Official Charity of the 30th Anniversary Casey Folks Vegas to Reno

Jeremy Renner's Foundation to Partner with America's Longest Off-Road Race to Support Foster and At-Risk Youth RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Unlimited Off-Road Racing and Best In The Desert announced today …

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Published on August 6, 2026 - 13:46 GMT

Tennessee Celebrates Local Dairy Farm Families with New Statewide Campaign

Launches "From Our Farm to Your Family," honoring the people and communities making an impact on local dairy industry ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Dairy Alliance, a nonprofit organization funded by …

Distribution channels: Agriculture, Farming & Forestry Industry, Business & Economy ...