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… Speaking during a briefing in Geneva on Tuesday, WHO senior official Abdirahman Mahamud said the outbreak has expanded at an alarming pace, particularly after reaching urban centres such as Bunia and the mining town of Mongbwalu. …
Ebola Cases Surge Past 1,000 in DR Congo as Outbreak IntensifiesCitizen Digital
… WHO's Abdirahman Mahamud told a press briefing in Geneva that part of the reason for the scale of the outbreak was that some early confirmed cases were in urban centres, like Bunia and the mining town of Mongbwalu. …
Ebola cases in Congo reach highest first-month total of any outbreak - WHOCitizen Digital
… WHO's Abdirahman Mahamud told a press briefing in Geneva that part of the reason for the scale of the outbreak was that some early confirmed cases were in urban centres, like Bunia and the mining town of Mongbwalu. …
Ebola cases in Congo reach highest first-month total of any outbreak - WHOThe Standard
… The announcement was made in Geneva during the UN-linked conference on AI, security and ethics.The REAIM summit brings together governments, military leaders, technology firms, researchers and policy experts to discuss safeguards around the use of AI in defence systems. …
Kenya to host global military AI Summit, a first for AfricaCitizen Digital
… African host of global military AI Summit in 2027 By Willy Lusige June 19, 2026 07:37 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Ambassador Philip Thigo, speaks during the AI, Security and Ethics Conference in Geneva …
Kenya named first African host of global military AI Summit in 2027The Standard
… ween Israel and Hamas, which runs Gaza, was an "absurd and devastating figure"."During a period supposedly defined by restraint and protection, a child has been killed, on average, every single day for more than eight months," UNICEF spokesman James Elder told reporters in Geneva …
Gaza ceasefire a 'deadly illusion': UNICEFCitizen Digital
… Vance will lead technical talks this week and attend a physical signing ceremony expected in Geneva, Switzerland. …
US says Strait of Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran dealCitizen Digital
Clashes as thousands protest in Geneva ahead of G7 summit in France By AFP June 15, 2026 03:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Demonstrators damage a PricewaterhouseCoopers building during a rally of a "No- …
Clashes as thousands protest in Geneva ahead of G7 summit in FranceThe Standard
… The 47-country council meets for three regular sessions a year in Geneva, with the current session, which lasts until July 7, being the second of 2026.UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will visit Haiti on Tuesday to show solidarity with victims of gang violence, his spokesman …
At least 2,300 killed this year in Haiti gang violence: UNCitizen Digital
Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summit By AFP June 14, 2026 10:47 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Workers install a baracade to close the border crossing between Hermance in Switzerland and Chens su …
Protests set to grip Geneva ahead of G7 summitUEFA said Thursday it would continue its boycott of FIFA men's and women's World Cups despite FIFA withdrawing its plan to open competitions to private investment. UEFA cited that a second condition for withdrawing its boycott threat has not been met.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UEFA said Thursday it would continue its boycott of FIFA men's and women's World Cups despite FIFA withdrawing its plan to open competitions to private investment. UEFA cited that a second condition for withdrawing its boycott threat has not been met.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Uganda declared itself Ebola-free after 42 days without local transmission, but the WHO said it will monitor the country for 42 days from when the last imported case was discharged on July 16, citing Uganda's continued risk from Ebola spread in the neighbouring DRC.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health workers fighting the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo are threatening to strike over unpaid wages, as the World Health Organization warned the extent of the epidemic could be two to four times larger than the official estimates of more than 700 deaths among nearly 2,000 confirmed infected.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Lionel Messi, 39, will play England for the first time in Wednesday's World Cup semi-final, seeking to lead Argentina to the final. Messi earned his 200th cap for Argentina in the group stage and began his international career as an 18-year-old in 2005.
14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Health workers in Democratic Republic of Congo's Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak have threatened to strike over unpaid allowances, difficult conditions, and shortages of supplies, risking disruption to contact tracing and patient care. The outbreak has claimed 508 lives from 1,561 confirmed infections, with 75 health workers infected and 17 deaths among medics.
7 July 2026 · The Standard →
El Niño has begun and forecasters predict a more than 60% chance it could become a very strong, or super El Niño later in 2026. The phenomenon begins with warmer water in the Pacific Ocean near the equator and can cause dramatic effects on global weather, including severe floods, droughts and storms.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Forecasters predict a more than 60% chance that El Niño could become a very strong or super El Niño later in 2026. The phenomenon begins with warmer water in the Pacific Ocean near the equator and can trigger dramatic effects on the world's weather, including severe floods, droughts and storms.
5 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The WHO has announced the start of a trial testing potential treatments for the Bundibugyo virus strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the first patient already enrolled. More than 1,400 cases and 438 deaths have been confirmed in the DRC, and the trial is being coordinated by scientists across institutions in DRC, Belgium, and the UK.
3 July 2026 · Capital News →
The World Health Organization said a case of Marburg virus disease was detected in Uganda during enhanced surveillance for Ebola. The case is a child aged one year and five months in the western Kyegegwa District, and no identified contacts have shown symptoms so far.
3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A UN-backed panel of 40 independent scientists from across the world has warned that artificial intelligence is advancing faster than governments and researchers can understand or regulate, with current safeguards struggling to keep pace with the technology's expanding capabilities. The report, released as the first global scientific assessment of AI's opportunities, risks and impacts, will serve as the foundation for discussions at the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance in Geneva on July 6–7.
1 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has recorded more than 1,000 infections and 267 deaths, the highest number of confirmed cases within the first month of any outbreak on record, according to WHO. The rapid spread has been driven by the outbreak's expansion into urban centres including Bunia and Mongbwalu after circulating undetected for months, though some progress has been made in treatment capacity and community engagement.
24 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in Congo has infected over 1,000 people and killed 267, making it the largest first-month case total of any Ebola outbreak. The WHO attributes the rapid spread to the virus reaching urban centres like Bunia and Mongbwalu early, after circulating undetected for months before being declared on May 15.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded the largest number of confirmed cases within the first month of any Ebola episode, according to WHO. The outbreak, which has infected over 1,000 people and killed 267 since its official declaration on May 15, spread quickly to urban centres like Bunia and Mongbwalu, which accelerated transmission compared to past outbreaks that typically began in rural areas.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has secured hosting rights for the fourth Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit, to be held in Nairobi in April 2027, making it the first African country and first Global South nation to host the meeting. The two-day summit will bring together governments, military leaders, technology firms, researchers and policy experts to discuss practical safeguards around AI use in defence systems.
20 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has been selected to host the fourth Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM) Summit in April 2027, becoming the first African nation to stage this high-level global conference on artificial intelligence in defence and security. The summit brings together governments, defence institutions, technology firms, academia and international organizations to discuss responsible use of AI in military operations and global governance frameworks for emerging defence technologies.
19 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UN children's agency says 265 Palestinian children have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire was declared in October 2025, with UNICEF stating that a child has been killed on average every day for more than eight months despite the supposed ceasefire. According to Gaza's health ministry, at least 992 Palestinians have been killed since the ceasefire was announced.
19 June 2026 · The Standard →
The US announced that ships will move toll-free through the Strait of Hormuz under an Iran peace deal signed by President Donald Trump, with possible $300 billion reconstruction funds for Iran contingent on the country fulfilling its commitments.
16 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Demonstrators in Geneva threw stones and firecrackers at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons, during protests against the G7 summit set to begin Monday in nearby Evian, France. Thousands from a coalition of over 60 associations, unions and left-wing groups turned out to protest against the gathering of top world leaders.
15 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Gang violence has killed at least 2,300 people in Haiti this year, with 1,100 injured and 99 kidnapped, the UN said Monday. The UN human rights chief urged authorities to tackle impunity and accelerate deployment of the new Gang Suppression Force to address the crisis.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Thousands of protesters from a coalition of more than 60 associations, unions, and left-wing groups are expected to rally in Geneva on Sunday to denounce "fascism and imperialism" ahead of the Group of Seven leaders' three-day meeting in nearby Evian, France. Swiss authorities are deploying heavy police presence, wary of repeating 2003 violence when anti-G7 riots caused millions of dollars in damage.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Guyana has nominated its UN ambassador Carolyn Rodrigues-Burkett to run for UN secretary-general, a post that will be vacant at the end of the year when incumbent Antonio Guterres completes two terms. President Irfaan Ali highlighted Rodrigues-Burkett's leadership during Guyana's recent non-permanent Security Council membership.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Health Organization warned Friday that an Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading into new areas and is larger than initially detected, with 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths since May 15, and isolation bed capacity far below what is needed.
13 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The World Health Organization warned Friday that the Ebola outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading into new areas, with 676 confirmed cases and 136 deaths since the outbreak was declared on May 15. Isolation bed capacity is far below anticipated need, and cases are now occurring through local community spread in addition to travel from hotspots.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Michelle Bachelet of Chile, Rebeca Grynspan of Costa Rica, and Maria Fernanda Espinosa of Ecuador are running to succeed Antonio Guterres as UN secretary-general at the end of the year. All three candidates argued during a Geneva debate that it is time for a woman to lead the UN for the first time in its 80-year history.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Dr. Kizza Besigye has sued Chief of Defence Forces Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba for allegedly threatening to kill him on Heroes Day. Besigye, detained since November 2024, claims his Constitutional rights were violated through his arrest, detention and prosecution.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bolder Learner Tech School (BLTS) won both the junior and senior divisions of the AI for Good Robotics Youth Challenge at Kenya's national championships, making history as the first Kenyan institution to sweep both age categories. The school's teams, CYB3R h@CK3RS and FGC, advance to the global grand finale in Geneva, Switzerland, from July 7 to 10.
9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has issued an open letter to Vladimir Putin calling for a face-to-face meeting to pursue peace, stating it would be wrong to wait for the US to refocus on the European war. He also called for a full ceasefire during negotiations, which Putin had rejected earlier that day.
5 June 2026 · Capital News →
Traditional healers in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, trusted by local populations, are playing a role in response to an Ebola outbreak declared in May that has infected 359 people and killed 61. Some healers claim to have developed treatments for the Bundibugyo strain, though no vaccine or treatment exists.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
Anti-Counterfeit Authority Executive Director Robi M King'a has been elected unanimously as Vice-Chair of the World Intellectual Property Organisation's Advisory Committee on Enforcement, placing Kenya at the forefront of international efforts to combat counterfeiting and enforce intellectual property rights.
4 June 2026 · The Standard →
The UN's World Food Programme is facing a 75-percent funding shortfall amid multiple global crises, with an official stating the funding gaps are "unprecedented" and leaving tens of millions going hungry. The WFP cited European funding cuts as the largest shock to the system, despite the United States remaining its top donor.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →