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DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 8,000 Cases as Death Toll Nears 4,000
Diseases & Prevention

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 8,000 Cases as Death Toll Nears 4,000

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 8,000 confirmed cases, with nearly 4,000 deaths rep...

By James A. Abi 2 weeks ago
Tunisia Sends Medical Aid to DR Congo to Support Ebola Response
International Relations

Tunisia Sends Medical Aid to DR Congo to Support Ebola Response

Tunisia has dispatched a shipment of medicines and medical equipment to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to support ...

By James A. Abi 3 weeks ago
Women, Children and the Human Cost of Mining in the DRC
Critical Minerals

Women, Children and the Human Cost of Mining in the DRC

Congoโ€™s mineral wealth fuels global industries, but the people living around its mines often bear the greatest cost. T...

By Caleb Koyo 4 weeks ago
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 7,000 Cases as Death Toll Nears 3,400
Ebola Outbreak

Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Surpasses 7,000 Cases as Death Toll Nears 3,400

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 7,000 confirmed cases, with nearly 3,400 deaths rep...

By James A. Abi 1 month ago
Why There Will Be A New Moment Of Silence At This Yearโ€™s Ground Zero Ceremony
World

Why There Will Be A New Moment Of Silence At This Yearโ€™s Ground Zero Ceremony

As the names of the nearly 3,000 victims are read aloud, a bell rings at the exact minute each of the four planes crashe...

By Sizwe Mlotshwa 1 month ago
World Suicide Prevention Day 2026
Public Health

World Suicide Prevention Day 2026

The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day 2026 (10 September) is Changing the Narrative on Suicide, with the call to ac...

By Sizwe Mlotshwa 1 month ago
What If They Sold You The Insecurity First?
Features

What If They Sold You The Insecurity First?

From BBLs and fillers to influencers, social media and OnlyFans, the modern beauty industry is changing how women see th...

By Siphiwe Tshili 1 month ago
UK Raises Student Visa Funding Requirement To $19,100 For African Students
Universities

UK Raises Student Visa Funding Requirement To $19,100 For African Students

The changes, presented to Parliament on September 3, raise the amount international students must prove they can afford ...

By Sizwe Mlotshwa 1 month ago
Wits University Tops Africa In Global Rankings, Showcasing Academic Excellence
Universities

Wits University Tops Africa In Global Rankings, Showcasing Academic Excellence

Wits ranks No. 1 in Africa and joins the global top 200

By Sizwe Mlotshwa 1 month ago
Ghana Bans Raw Gold Exports, Mandates Local Refining
Gold

Ghana Bans Raw Gold Exports, Mandates Local Refining

Ghana has banned the export of unrefined artisanal gold dorรฉ effective September 1, 2026, requiring all gold purchased ...

By James A. Abi 1 month ago
What If the Map Is Not the Territory?
Features

What If the Map Is Not the Territory?

A thought-provoking look at Africa, the way its geography and resources have been represented, and the information gener...

By Siphiwe Tshili 1 month ago
Brain-Computer Interface for Assistive Robotics: Congo's Pierre Sedi Brings Thought-Controlled Technology to Africa
The Next 54

Brain-Computer Interface for Assistive Robotics: Congo's Pierre Sedi Brings Thought-Controlled Technology to Africa

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, engineer Pierre Sedi and his team at Tosali Technologies have developed Cerebro, a ...

By James A. Abi 1 month ago