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DRC announces free healthcare for all illnesses in Ituri as Ebola gains ground

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has announced the introduction of free healthcare for all diseases in Ituri – a pilot project that authorities hope to extend nationwide. This comes as the country struggles to contain an Ebola outbreak, with confirmed cases now at over 1,000.

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Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity

Ethiopia’s ruling party has maintained an overwhelming majority in parliament following the June 1 election

The Independent UK

‘They didn’t know or care, or wouldn’t say’: how we investigated the casualties of a covert US war

When a large number of children were killed during a US drone strike in Somalia last year, two reporters collaborated to piece together what happened

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Bolivia's president declares state of emergency

A state of emergency has been declared in Bolivia to end a blockade that's isolated the city of La Paz and triggered critical fuel and food shortages.

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DR Congo's deadly Ebola outbreak is 'evolving fast', WHO warns

The deadly Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is rapidly spreading in spite of accelerating public health measures, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday. The outbreak, which began in mid-May, is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the virus for which there is not yet a vaccine or specific treatment.

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How Did Detainees Overdose in Federal Custody? Lawmakers Demand Answers Over El Paso's Largest ICE Facility

After two Memorial Day weekend incidents and a third in February, Rep. Veronica Escobar is pressing DHS and ICE on detainee safety, medication access, and oversight at the country's largest immigration detention facility.

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Sexual violence surges in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado as war grinds on

Sexual violence is surging in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, where women and girls are trapped between insurgents and soldiers after nearly a decade of conflict. Rich in natural gas, precious stones and lithium, the northern province has been scarred by attacks from Islamist militants and reprisals by Mozambique's armed forces.…

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Ebola death toll in DRC and Uganda passes 200 as funding pledges fall short

The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo and Uganda has claimed more than 200 lives in its first month, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. With hundreds more cases confirmed, it is the worst Ebola emergency in years – yet less than 10 percent of pledges made…

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Ebola making pregnant women avoid hospital – sparking fears of spike in maternal deaths

Exclusive: Fear is starting to keep pregnant women away from hospitals, in a country that has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the world

The Independent UK

South Africa builds another site to ease overcrowding and speed up deportation of Malawian nationals

South Africa has started building another temporary deportation center to process the repatriation of Malawians to their home country, after thousands protested earlier this year against illegal immigration that has fueled tensions between locals and foreign nationals

The Independent UK

'One Meal a Day': UN Slams Brutal US Fuel Blockade Pushing 40% of Cubans into Immediate Starvation

Cuba faces a deepening humanitarian crisis, with US sanctions and fuel shortages exacerbating food insecurity and healthcare challenges.

International Business Times UK

The pressure to have baby boys can harm African mothers' health

In Congo and other parts of Africa, some women are having baby after baby under cultural pressure to produce a male heir, even risking their health

The Independent UK

NHS patients face worst drug shortages on record, say pharmacists and GPs

Supply problems pose risk to health, with common painkillers, epilepsy medication and HRT affected

The Guardian - UK

'Hard hearts': people in Hamilton need help, not harsh words

Letters: 'We should do all we can to fix those problems, but not by sticking the boot into the most vulnerable.'

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UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise

The United Nations’ food agencies warn that acute hunger is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, calling for urgent action

International Business Times UK

'That's a Record': Trump Boasts of His Food-Stamp Cuts as 770,000 Children Dropped Off the Rolls

A ProPublica investigation reveals over 770,000 children lost SNAP benefits after Trump's policy changes, despite promises to protect vulnerable families.

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Congo opposition condemns new bill seen as opening the way for a third term for President Tshisekedi

Congo's opposition has denounced a bill that could allow President Félix Tshisekedi a third term and called it a power grab

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UN-backed court opens trial of former Central African Republic president Bozizé

A U.N.-backed court in the Central African Republic has opened the trial of former President François Bozizé

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‘Then the firing started’: the Soweto uprising remembered 50 years on

16 June 1976 is not just another chapter in the history books, nor is its aftermath and legacy, say those who took part and their families

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How feeding your premature baby can seriously hurt them

Comment from Auckland University: It took 30 years before researchers suspected that premature babies may also be affected by ‘refeeding syndrome’

The Independent UK

The majority of workers want to be their own boss

‘Many people are drawn to the independence and flexibility that entrepreneurship can offer, but ongoing financial uncertainty is making it harder to make the leap,’ one expert said

The Guardian - UK

Ebola one month on: will the latest outbreak in DRC become the most deadly yet?

With more than 670 confirmed cases and over 135 deaths, the disease has yet to be contained amid funding shortfalls, fear and disinformation

The Guardian - US

‘We’re doing it all for them’: Radio Jornalera NJ exposes conditions faced by immigrants in detention

Grassroots outlet reports from New Jersey’s Delaney Hall – and helps family members connect with loved ones inside

Radio France Internationale

South Africa accused of failing to crack down on anti-immigrant violence

Several African countries are repatriating their citizens from South Africa following weeks of xenophobic attacks on black migrants. The vigilante violence has drawn international condemnation, with some accusing the South African authorities of failing to take a tough approach.

The Independent UK

AP exclusive: Doctors Without Borders report found cases of abuse and exploitation by staff in Chad

A confidential internal memo obtained by The Associated Press says that the international aid group Doctors Without Borders found a pattern of abuse and sexual exploitation by some local and foreign staff working in Chad along the Sudanese border

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