Between January and August 2026, the Department of Home Affairs detained and deported 37,942 undocumented foreign nationals while spending more than R463 million on detention and repatriation, Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber disclosed in a parliamentary reply. Home Affairs Detains Thousands as Enforcement Costs Reach R463 Million The Department of Home Affairs accounted for … Read more
Authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo are shifting their Ebola response toward localized village engagement as the virus spreads faster than health workers can track and contain it, according to the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Since mid-May, the outbreak has infected 6,250 people and killed 3,039 across 60 health zones. Scale … Read more
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has spread to two new health zones in eastern Congo, bringing the total number of affected areas to 60, according to government figures published on Friday. The outbreak has recorded 5,794 confirmed cases and 2,786 deaths, spreading at a speed that outpaces tracking and containment efforts. North Kivu Case … Read more
China Dominates Three-Quarters of Global EV Production China produces nearly 75 percent of the world’s electric vehicles and dominates the supply chain, according to reporting from the South China Morning Post. While Western governments in the US and Europe view this massive output as overcapacity, African companies view it as an opportunity to secure EV … Read more
Congolese health authorities monitored passengers on a boat stationed near Kinshasa after a traveler died with symptoms matching the Ebola virus, according to the Associated Press. The outbreak in Congo, declared the fastest in history in terms of transmission, has reached 4,000 confirmed cases and over 1,800 deaths, according to Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director-General of … Read more
A rare strain of the Bundibugyo ebolavirus is circulating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and has crossed into Uganda, with researchers estimating a 70 percent probability that it will reach South Sudan. According to a study in The Lancet Infectious Diseases, the virus was likely transmitting for six weeks before the official outbreak … Read more
At least 30 people have died since May in the Kigonze camp for displaced persons in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo, with officials and aid organizations reporting symptoms consistent with Ebola. While testing has been limited due to local resistance, camp spokesperson Desire Grodya Bapi and representatives from Caritas stated the mortality rate is unprecedented … Read more
The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 782 confirmed cases and 181 deaths, according to the Congolese Ministry of Health. The current crisis is driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus, which lacks an approved vaccine or treatment. With a 23% fatality rate and contact tracing coverage dropping to 56%, health officials face significant hurdles in … Read more
Ebola outbreaks in mining-heavy regions like Mongbwalu, Congo, are driven by crowded living conditions and limited health infrastructure. Addressing these requires the World Health Organization’s $518 million plan, which focuses on community trust, sustained financing, and resolving the compensation crisis facing frontline medical staff. The Growing Link Between Extractive Industries and Viral Outbreaks The current … Read more
Beyond the Outbreak: The Future of Ebola Response and Vaccine Innovation The recent recalibration of Ebola case numbers in the Democratic Republic of Congo serves as a vital reminder: in the battle against viral hemorrhagic fevers, accurate data is as key as the medicine itself. While the shift from over 1,000 suspected cases to a … Read more