Health workers and local leaders struggle to build trust as a rare Ebola strain spreads through Central African countries already burdened by violence.
June 19 | As of mid-June 2026, the World Health Organization has reported nearly 700 confirmed cases and more than 130 deaths, with numbers continuing to rise.
Traditional burial practices allow the living Ebola virus to be passed along to caretakers of the deceased body. The Ebola virus can remain infectious for up to 7 days in a dead body.
From Jakarta to Casablanca, from Kathmandu to Antananarivo, a pirate-flag meme became a symbol of defiance, uniting Gen Z through humor, outrage, and creativity.
Jane Goodall, pioneering primatologist and global conservationist, has died at 91. Her groundbreaking chimp research and relentless activism reshaped science and inspired generations worldwide.
Kenya’s youth ignited a finance bill revolt, braved bullets, and won. A year later, they march on—demanding justice for the dead and a democracy free from creditors and corruption.
The largest number of detentions — and subsequent deportations — for African immigrants begin when they show up for immigration hearings at federal courts or Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices.
