By Our reporterKAMPALA – Researchers have identified genetic changes in the Ebola Bundibugyo virus that could reduce the effectiveness of existing diagnostic tests, prompting the development of new test kits and potentially influencing future treatments and vaccines.The findings come as the Bundibugyo strain continues to infect people and claim lives in the neighbouring Democratic Republic […]
By AgenciesDR CONGO – During the latest 24-hour reporting period, the DRC recorded 79 new confirmed cases, 37 deaths and three recoveries ADDIS ABABA – As of 19 July 2026, 2,443 confirmed cases, 969 deaths and 487 recoveries had been reported across the two countries. The overall case fatality ratio stands at 39.7%. During the […]
CAPTION: Health workers with a victims of Ebola in Ituri recently. (File photo). By AgenciesGENEVA – Infections of the Bundibugyo species of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have reached record highs and a majority of new cases are coming from “unknown chains of transmission”, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on […]
CAPTION: A health worker in DR Congo where ebola has affected the population. (File photo). By AgenciesDR CONGO – A second American citizen infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been transferred to Germany for care, the head of the World Health Organization said on Monday.The Centers for Disease Control and […]
CAPTION: Health workers close a coffin in Ituri, DR Congo, recently. (File photo). By AgenciesITURI, DR Congo – In the last 24 hours, the DRC reported 51 new confirmed cases, 20 deaths and 5 recoveries. The newly reported cases were recorded in Ituri Province and North Kivu ProvinceDR CONGO – As of 7 July 2026, the […]
CAPTION: Rwanda’ Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, during an interview recently. (File photo). By Agencies KIGALI – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, has said Rwanda is “disappointed by the increasingly biased U.S mediation” in efforts to resolve the security crisis in eastern DR Congo. He […]
England are hoping to avoid the fate of some of their fellow European heavyweights when they take on DR Congo on the World Cup Round of 32.The Netherlands and Germany have all been sent packing during the first knockout round, losing on penalties to Morocco and Paraguay respectively.Thomas Tuchel’s side topped Group L but have struggled to […]
England face DR Congo in their can’t-miss knockout stage opener as they strive for World Cup glory. The Three Lions face the African history-makers in the Round of 32, looking to keep tournament momentum going. Harry Kane helped England finish top of Group L as he netted in their group closer against Panama, becoming his countries’ record scorer […]
CAPTION: EALA and SEATINI officials pose for a photograph after signing a partnership in Arusha June, 26th 2026. (Courtesy photo). By Our reporter ARUSHA – The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) and the Southern and Eastern Africa Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen collaboration on […]
