Libya Ranked Among World’s Highest-Risk Countries in New Global Index

South Africa, Egypt, Morocco Rank in Global Ultra-High-Net-Worth Report 

South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco are Africa’s leading [] The post South Africa, Egypt, Morocco Rank in Global Ultra-High-Net-Worth Report appeared first on The Media Line.

This Ebola Outbreak Could Be The Worst In History

2026 Ebola crisis The 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and neighboring Uganda has rapidly become one of the most serious Ebola crises. Caused [] The post This Ebola Outbreak Could Be The Worst In History appeared first on URL Media.

Ebola outbreak could become the worst ever

Originating in DRC’s eastern region, torn by proxy war for minerals, the Ebola outbreak could become the worst ever, Africa CDC warns. Pavan Kulkarni , June 22, 2026

Nigeria Tops Africa in Responsible AI Governance Index

Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s highest-ranked country in the latest Global Index on Responsible AI (GIRAI), recording a significant rise in global rankings and earning recognition for its commitment to responsible artificial intelligence governance, digital skills development and AI literacy. According to the second edition of the Global Index on Responsible AI, published by the [] The post Nigeria Tops Africa in Responsible AI Governance Index appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

UAE Leads the Arab World in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index

The United Arab Emirates has ranked first among Arab countries in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index (EPI), underscoring the success of the nation’s proactive, whole-of-society, and integrated government approach to climate action, ecosystem vitality, and environmental health. The 2026 EPI evaluates countries across 47 performance indicators grouped into 12 issue categories and three overarching [] The post UAE Leads the Arab World in the 2026 Environmental Performance Index appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Ebola Outbreak in DRC Reaches 1,048 Cases as Active Transmission Continues

The Eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) epidemic accumulates 267 deaths amid active community transmission, establishing itself as the third worst Ebola outbreak in history. The Democratic Republic of the Congo confirmed this Tuesday 1,048 Ebola cases and 267 deaths in the eastern region, where health authorities warned about active community transmission and geographic []

No hope in human rights situation in Ukraine — Russian Foreign Ministry

Grigory Lukyantsev, Russian Foreign Ministry's department director, says the section on this country has become the largest in the joint report of Russia and Belarus on the human rights situation in some countries

UN Warns Ebola Could Cost $3.6 Billion, Threaten Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs

Geneva, July 01 (QNA) - The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could pose a staggering threat to African economies.

World : Current Ebola Outbreak In DRC Largest In History For Confirmed Cases In First Month – WHO

MOSCOW, June 24 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- The current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the largest in history in terms of the number of confirmed cases during the first month, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Tuesday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

Ebola crisis may push 985,000 deeper into poverty, trigger 2,520 infant deaths — UNDP

May cost African economies up to 3.6 billionBy Chioma Obinna A new United Nations assessment has raised alarm that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could unleash a devastating socioeconomic crisis far beyond infections, pushing an estimated 985,000 more people into poverty and triggering up to 2,520 excess infant deaths [] The post Ebola crisis may push 985,000 deeper into poverty, trigger 2,520 infant deaths — UNDP appeared first on Vanguard News.

Africa news roundup: 19-25 June

This week: Ebola in France, a strengthened alliance and tackling South Africa's new No1 killer The post Africa news roundup: 19-25 June appeared first on Research Professional News.

Congo-Kinshasa: UN - Ebola Outbreak in DRC Could Cost Africa $3.6 Bln, Put 300,000 Jobs At Risk

[Independent (Kampala)] Geneva -- The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could cause economic losses for African countries of up to 3.6 billion and threaten more than 300,000 jobs on the continent, according to Damien Mama, UN Development Program (UNDP) Resident Representative and Acting Humanitarian Coordinator for the DRC.

World shares are mixed and oil prices slip after Iran and US launch fresh attacks

World shares are mixed and oil prices have slipped after conflict escalated in the Middle East, with Iran and the U.S. launching fresh attacks.

India misses top 50 as Switzerland ranks world's safest country for investors in 2026

India has not made it to the list of the world's 50 safest countries for investors in 2026, according to the Global Investment Risk and Resilience Score 2026 by Henley Partners. Switzerland topped the rankings, while Europe dominated the top 10 and the US slipped to 24th amid concerns over political and economic risks.

Libya: The great opportunity for Greece

On May 27, 2025, Libya submitted to the United Nations its positions on the maritime delimitations in the Mediterranean Sea, accompanied by a map.

DR Congo Ebola cases top 1,000

DR Congo Ebola cases top 1,000

Ebola Spreads to Fourth Province in Congo as U.N. Warns of $3.6 Billion Economic Hit

Ebola has spread to a fourth province in Democratic Republic of Congo, while a United Nations development report warns the outbreak could cost Africa up to 3.6 billion and eliminate 328,000 jobs. The DRC government has banned public gatherings in four provinces including the capital.

Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6 billion, UN says

The United Nations said on Tuesday that an Ebola outbreak could ​cost Africa up to 3.6 billion and hundreds of ‌thousands of jobs, potentially causing a development crisis.

Rising Ebola Cases in DRC: Over 1,560 Confirmed as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

KINSHASA, DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO — Health authorities are currently grappling with a severe Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), having recorded more than 1,560 confirmed cases across the eastern provinces of Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu. The escalating health crisis is being heavily compounded by severe funding shortfalls and dire []

UN warns Ebola could cost Africa $3.6b

The United Nations ​said on Tuesday that an Ebola outbreak could ‌cost Africa up to 3.6 billion and hundreds of thousands of jobs, potentially causing a development crisis. The outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of ​Ebola, for which there is no tested vaccine ​or treatment, has infected 1,307 people and killed 377 in the Democratic [] The post UN warns Ebola could cost Africa 3.6b appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Nigerian Equities Surge Past South Korea’s Kospi To Lead Global Returns In 2026

Africa’s largest oil producer has claimed the top spot for global stock market returns, with Nigerian equities delivering 67 gains in dollar terms so far this year. That figure edges out South Korea’s Kospi index, which posted a 66 dollar-denominated return, according to Bloomberg data tracking 92 global stock exchanges. The Kospi has since fallen [] The post Nigerian Equities Surge Past South Korea’s Kospi To Lead Global Returns In 2026 appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth

BRICS+ Series: Why Africa’s future depends on beneficiating its mineral wealth

Ebola in the DRC: At least 300 positive cases unaccounted for [Africanews Today]

Ebola in the DRC: At Least 300 Positive Cases Unaccounted For [Africanews Today]

Trump’s Travel Crackdown Has a Winner: Mexican Tourism

The top five most-visited countries in the world are, by several measures: France, Spain, the United States, Italy and Turkey. The country in sixth place, Mexico, is already a steadily growing tourism powerhouse. Now it’s hoping that soccer — and a bit of the Trump effect — could help crack into that elite group. “We []

Global investors back the Gulf: New multinational survey by Consulum and HarrisX

Global Investors Back the Gulf: New Multinational Survey by Consulum and HarrisX Reveals Strong Confidence in the Region, Rising Global Standing, and Positive Expectations for a US–Iran Deal International investor poll across five major economies finds the Gulf’s economic standing strong and global investors looking to GCC states to help broker regional peace. Waqar Naseem [] The post Global investors back the Gulf: New multinational survey by Consulum and HarrisX appeared first on Riyadh Xpress.

Morocco among Africa's top three hubs for ultra-wealthy individuals, report says

Africa's largest concentrations of ultra-high-net-worth individuals are found in just three countries — South Africa, Egypt and Morocco, according to The Wealth Report 2026 published by international real estate consultancy Knight Frank. The report found that South Africa remains the continent's leading wealth hub, with 1,347 individuals holding net assets exceeding 30 million, placing the ...

Ebola outbreak spreads to fourth province in Congo as deaths rise

Ebola outbreak spreads to fourth province in Congo as deaths rise

Global air cargo demand jumps 6% in May despite Middle East slump

- Africa records strongest regional growth with 13.3 increase, while Middle Eastern carriers see 8.9 contraction amid war-related disruptions

Worst first month seen in Congo's Ebola outbreak says WHO

Congo's Ebola outbreak has the largest number of confirmed cases in the first month of any Ebola outbreak in Africa, a senior World Health Organization official said. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #Africa #Congo #Ebola #outbreak Read the story here: 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

League of Arab States Chief outlines unified security vision, top regional priorities

League of Arab States Chief outlines unified security vision, top regional priorities

IMF Official Warns of Renewed Iran Conflict Risk, Flags Fragile Global Economic Outlook

The global economy faces significant downside risks if the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran collapses, according to a senior International Monetary Fund (IMF) official, who warned that recent stability in oil markets may prove temporary.

Ebola death toll reaches 600, as new cases suspected in other parts of Congo

New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said, signaling the continued spread of the disease beyond the epicenter in Ituri.

Ebola : réouverture de la frontière entre Goma en RDC et Gisenyi au Rwanda

Frontière Rwanda-RDC, 2019 ...

France reports first case of Ebola

It comes after a doctor returned to France from central Africa France has reported its first case of Ebola, as per the country’s health ministry. The Ebola outbreak in Africa has been going on now for a number of weeks. Reports of a spread of Ebola began in mid-May 2026 with health authorities in the []

Growing Inequalities In HIV Response

Global health and development ecosystem is rapidly changing. While global efforts continue to end the HIV pandemic by 20...

Confirmed Ebola deaths hit 600 new cases emerge

New suspected cases of Ebola have been reported in parts of Congo that were previously unaffected, the government said yesterday, as the death toll in the country’s latest Ebola outbreak reached 600. According to the Congolese health ministry, suspected cases have now been recorded in the provinces of Tshopo and Haut-Uele, signaling the continued spread The post Confirmed Ebola deaths hit 600 new cases emerge appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Ebola deaths in Congo reach 600; new cases suspected in previously unaffected area

New suspected Ebola cases have been reported in previously unaffected parts of Congo, according to the government

Gov Alia identifies major causes of insecurity in Nigeria

Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has identified what he described as a major contributing factor to the lingering insecurity in the country. Alia, who spoke at the quarterly lecture series of the Yakubu Gawon University, Abuja, formerly, University of Abuja, said illiteracy, poverty, unemployment, inequality, weak institutions, ethno-religious tensions, poor governance and declining social [] Gov Alia identifies major causes of insecurity in Nigeria