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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    In 2017, she became head of the FAO Liaison Office in Geneva, Switzerland, where she remained until 2020.

    Guyana's UN ambassador enters race for secretary-general
  3. Citizen Digital

    "That reflects really the scale of this outbreak: a scale that is much bigger than what is being detected, and the high mobility of the population," he told reporters in Geneva.

    Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO
  4. The Standard

    "That reflects really the scale of this outbreak: a scale that is much bigger than what is being detected, and the high mobility of the population," he told reporters in Geneva.Le Polain said that while in recent weeks, cases in new areas could be traced back to travel from hotsp

    Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo: WHO
  5. The Standard

    The trio touted their diplomatic credentials during a debate organised by independent organisations in Geneva, the city home to the UN's European headquarters."I think, of course, a woman, it's about time, isn't it?

    A woman in charge of the UN? Candidates feel it's about time
  6. Citizen Digital

    The prosecution had accused Besigye and his co-accused of holding meetings in Geneva, Athens, Nairobi and Kampala to solicit funds, acquire weapons and organise paramilitary operations.

    Besigye sues Museveni's son Muhoozi for threatening to hang him on Heroes' Day
  7. Citizen Digital

    6 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The double win sends the school's junior outfit, CYB3R h@CK3RS, and its senior team, FGC, to the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge Global Grand Finale, set for Geneva

    Nairobi tech school makes history with double win at UN robotics challenge
  8. Capital News

    Ceasefire negotiations have stalled in recent months, and previous peace talks in Geneva, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul have failed.

    Zelensky calls for face-to-face talks with Putin in renewed push for peace deal
  9. The Standard

    Effective response WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who visited Bunia last weekend, told reporters in Geneva that "community mistrust" was high.

    DR Congo's traditional healers on Ebola front line
  10. The Standard

    Dr King'a was elected as one of two Vice-Chairs during the 18th Session of the ACE, held from June 2 to 4, 2026, in Geneva, Switzerland.

    Kenyan elected to global intellectual property enforcement body
  11. Citizen Digital

    "The gaps are unprecedented," Rania Dagash-Kamara, WFP's assistant executive director for partnerships and innovation, told reporters in Geneva.

    UN warns of 'unprecedented' gaps in global food aid amid funding cuts

Thursday 6 August

  1. UEFA maintains World Cup boycott despite FIFA shelving private investment plan

    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

Wednesday 29 July

  1. WHO monitoring Uganda for Ebola amid DRC spread

    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

Tuesday 14 July

  1. DR Congo Ebola health workers threaten strike over unpaid wages

    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

  2. Messi faces England in World Cup 2026 semi-final

    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

Tuesday 7 July

  1. DRC health workers threaten Ebola response strike

    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

Sunday 5 July

  1. Forecasters warn super El Niño likely in 2026

    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

  2. Forecasters predict super El Niño likely later in 2026

    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

Friday 3 July

  1. Ebola treatment trial launches with first DRC patient enrolled

    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

  2. Marburg virus case detected in Uganda during Ebola surveillance

    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

Wednesday 1 July

  1. UN scientific panel warns AI advancing faster than regulation

    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

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Ebola cases exceed 1,000 in DR Congo in fastest outbreak month

    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

  2. Congo Ebola outbreak sets record for first-month case total

    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

  3. Congo's Ebola outbreak sets first-month case record

    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

Saturday 20 June

  1. Kenya to host global military AI summit in Nairobi

    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

Friday 19 June

  1. Kenya to host global military AI summit in April 2027

    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

  2. Gaza ceasefire a "deadly illusion," UNICEF says

    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

Tuesday 16 June

  1. US says Strait of Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran deal

    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

Monday 15 June

  1. Thousands protest G7 summit in Geneva, clashes with police

    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

  2. Gang violence kills at least 2,300 in Haiti this year

    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

Sunday 14 June

  1. Anti-G7 protests planned in Geneva ahead of summit

    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

Saturday 13 June

  1. Guyana nominates UN ambassador for secretary-general

    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

  2. Ebola outbreak spreading into new DR Congo areas: WHO

    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

Friday 12 June

  1. Ebola spreading into new areas in northeast DR Congo

    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

Thursday 11 June

  1. Three women candidates debate next UN secretary-general

    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

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Ugandan opposition leader sues military chief over death threat

    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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Nairobi school sweeps junior and senior robotics championship

    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

Friday 5 June

  1. Zelensky calls for direct talks with Putin to end war

    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

  2. DR Congo traditional healers engage with Ebola outbreak response

    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

Thursday 4 June

  1. Kenyan elected Vice-Chair of global intellectual property enforcement body

    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

Wednesday 3 June

  1. UN warns unprecedented gaps in global food aid funding

    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

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