The Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the country's deadliest Ebola outbreak, with 2,325 deaths, surpassing the 2,299 recorded during the 2018-2020 outbreak. The current outbreak has recorded 4,945 confirmed cases, with a fatality rate of 46%. 730 patients remain in isolation or hospital, and 1,040 have recovered.

WHO said that the outbreak is "outpacing the

President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second five-year term with 60% of the vote. He defeated his closest challenger, Brian Mundubile, who secured 38%, according to the electoral commission.

Hichilema, 64, thanked voters and described the election as a demonstration of Zambia's commitment to democracy and peaceful political transitions. However, Mundubile disputed the process, alleging voting irregularities

The death toll from the Rida Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster on Lake Kariba has risen to 92. This makes it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport tragedy, surpassing the 1991 Nyanga bus disaster, which killed 89 people. Eight more bodies were recovered, with some found far from the crash site, while six remain unidentified and authorities may turn to DNA testing as decomposition makes identification difficult. 

The

More than 250 advocates, policymakers, youth leaders, healthcare providers, researchers, civil society organisations and community leaders from across the continent have converged for the MenEngage Africa SRHR Learning and Exchange Symposium, PROGRESS 2026, a three-day gathering focused on defending bodily autonomy, advancing sexual and reproductive justice and finding new ways to push forward in the face of growing resistance, writes allAfrica's Melody Chironda from Mombasa, Kenya.

The final brought together two sides seeking their first African title, with Malawi attempting to complete a remarkable run in their debut WAFCON appearance and Cameroon looking to turn years of near misses into silverware finally.

Across the world, healthcare has suffered more than 10,000 attacks in the past eight years, including during the brutal conflict in Ukraine and efforts to contain the current Ebola outbreak spreading rapidly in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo).

Reports show that since 2018, there have been more than 10 400 attacks on health care in 29 countries and territories, killing some 5 700 people and

Religious leaders have called for calm following an incident involving a Christian preacher and Islamic leaders over alleged derogatory remarks against Prophet Muhammad - comments that heightened religious tensions and threatened the country's peaceful interfaith relations. The religious authorities cautioned against provocative statements

Sylvester Namiwa, Executive Director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives, was admitted to hospital after falling ill while in police custody. He has subsequently been returned to detention as the High Court deliberates on his bail application. 

The activist, who was arrested on July 30, faces charges of

International maritime agencies have issued alerts after eight armed men boarded an unnamed cargo ship near the Horn of Africa. Vessels in nearby waters haave been advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity. While regional piracy had dropped significantly following its 2011 peak, 2026 has brought a sharp resurgence, marked by several vessel seizures - including three tankers carrying fertilizer and

President Hakainde Hichilema has taken an early lead in Zambia's general election, with more than half of the country's constituencies counted, according to the electoral commission.