DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading exponentially, UN responders warn
As the deadliest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo’s history continued spreading on Friday, UN responders renewed their urgent appeal for immediate international support, with existing funding for lifesaving work critically…
Muslim World League launches plan to counter extremism and promote peace in West Africa
Muslim and Christian leaders from across West Africa signed four cooperation agreements at a conference in Abuja, adopted the Abuja Declaration and established a new coordinating body to counter extremist…
WHO Director-General visits Jordan to recognize strong collaboration on health system delivery, emergency relief and advancing mental health
The Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, today concluded the first day of his two-day State visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, underscoring the strong…
Archaeologists use song to herald findings in Guinea-Bissau dig
Researchers say role of West Africa’s oral history should be taken more seriously within global academic record
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FIFA hands Argentina’s Paredes a 10-match ban over World Cup final brawl
FIFA has banned three Argentina players, including a 10-match suspension for Leandro Paredes, along with fines against the team and federation for post-final violence and other incidents during the tournament.
The story of Chinese Americans who call Texas home
Some trace back for generations in the Lone Star State, which today has the third-largest Asian American population in the US
WHO statement on notification of withdrawal of the United States
WHO regrets the United States’ notification of withdrawal from WHO – a decision that makes both the United States and the world less safe. The notification of withdrawal raises issues…
Hospitalized pope marks 12 years in job with future uncertain
He’s being treated for pneumonia in both lungs at Rome's Gemelli hospital
One year to go: Qatar counts down to 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup
A total of 32 national teams will play 92 games across four Doha arenas, including a former FIFA World Cup stadium transformed from a football pitch to a basketball court.