Africa: IFRC Continues Delivering Operational Materials for the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa: IFRC Continues Delivering Operational Materials for the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Bunia/Nairobi/Geneva, 22 June 2026 – The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) continues to deliver essential materials to areas affected by the Bundibugyo Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and is prepositioning supplies in neighboring countries (Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, and South Sudan) as part of a 2.9…

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Africa: IFRC Continues Delivering Operational Materials for the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa: ‘Governance – the Role of Media in Strengthening Democratic Processes, Electoral Integrity, and Accountable Governance Across the Continent’

Media Advisory “Governance: The Role of Media in Strengthening Democratic Processes, Electoral Integrity, and Accountable Governance Across the Continent” INVITATION TO REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MEDIA WHAT: The African Union Media Fellowship (AUMF) 3.0 Fireside Chat series under the theme: “The Role of Media in Strengthening Democratic Processes, Electoral Integrity, and Accountable Governance Across the Continent.”…

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Africa: IFRC Continues Delivering Operational Materials for the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa: Heads of AU and IGAD Election Missions Laud Ethiopia’s Democratic, Electoral Evolution

Addis Ababa — The African Union and IGAD Election Observation Missions to the 2026 Ethiopian election have commended the significant milestone in the country’s democratic and electoral evolution. The Heads of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) and IGAD Election Observation Mission to Ethiopia’s 2026 election gave a joint press briefing and presented their…

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Africa: IFRC Continues Delivering Operational Materials for the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa: Joint Statement By the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO Concerning the Outbreak of Ebola Disease Caused By the Bundibugyo Virus

The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirm their strong partnership and shared commitment to protect the health and well-being of the people of Ituri Province and the nation at large, following the joint mission to Bunia led by Dr Samuel Roger Kamba, Minister of Health,…

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Africa: IFRC Continues Delivering Operational Materials for the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa: Arrival Statement – African Union Election Observation Mission to the 1 June 2026 Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, 26 May 2026

The African Union (AU) announces the arrival in Ethiopia of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for the 1 June 2026 Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The Mission is deployed at the invitation of the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The AUEOM is led by H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta,…

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Africa: IFRC Continues Delivering Operational Materials for the Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa: First Meeting of the Ihr Emergency Committee Regarding the Epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda 2026 – Temporary Recommendations

Geneva — On 17 May 2026, pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 – Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), the Director-General (DG) of the World Health Organization (WHO), after having consulted the States Parties where the event was known to…

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Africa: WHO Convenes Partners to Strengthen Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa: WHO Convenes Partners to Strengthen Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Brazzaville/Kinshasa — As part of efforts to support the ongoing response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the World Health Organization convened governments, partners and technical agencies to align response priorities and reinforce preparedness across affected and neighbouring countries. The outbreak has affected several health zones in Ituri Province, including…

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Africa: WHO Convenes Partners to Strengthen Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Africa: Epidemic of Ebola Disease Caused By Bundibugyo Virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda Determined a Public Health Emergency of International Concern

Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 – Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), after having consulted the States Parties where the event is known to be currently occurring, is hereby determining that…

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