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NEW EBOLA OUTBREAK DECLARED IN KASAI PROVINCE, DRC Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have confirmed a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Kasai Province, raising fresh concerns across Central Africa. The Ministry of Health announced that as of September 4, 2025, 28 suspected cases have been identified, with 15 deaths, including among healthcare workers. The outbreak has been traced to Bulape and Mweka health zones, where clusters of infections have been reported. In response, the World Health Organization (WHO) has deployed rapid response teams and dispatched approximately two tonnes of medical and laboratory supplies to aid in containment efforts. According to officials, priorities now include strengthening disease surveillance, enhancing infection prevention and control measures, and improving case management. Health workers are also conducting community sensitization campaigns to curb misinformation and encourage early reporting of sympt...

UKRAINE'S COUNTEROFFENSIVE: A DEFINING MOMENT IN THE WAR Ukraine’s latest counteroffensive marks a critical turning point in the ongoing war with Russia. Launched with precision strikes and backed by Western-supplied weapons, Kyiv is making bold moves to reclaim territories still under Russian occupation. The offensive, though challenging, demonstrates Ukraine’s resilience and determination to restore its sovereignty despite mounting pressure from Moscow. Reports from the frontlines reveal that Ukrainian forces are intensifying their push in the eastern and southern regions, targeting key supply routes and logistics hubs. This strategy aims to weaken Russia’s grip and cut off vital reinforcements. However, progress has been slow due to heavily fortified Russian defenses, landmines, and persistent drone and artillery strikes. International observers view this counteroffensive as a test of Ukraine’s long-term strategy and its ability to sustain momentum with limited resou...

SOKOTO RESIDENTS PROTEST RISING BANDIT ATTACKS Residents of Shagari Local Government Area in Sokoto State took to the streets in protest on Tuesday, blocking the Sokoto–Lagos trunk A highway to demand urgent government intervention against relentless bandit attacks. The demonstration drew hundreds of men, women, and children who voiced frustration over repeated killings, abductions, and destruction of livelihoods. The protesters lamented that despite repeated pleas for assistance, their communities remain under constant siege. Many carried placards calling for increased security presence and immediate military action. Women were particularly vocal, stressing that families have been forced to abandon farmlands and schools due to fear of bandit incursions. Banditry in Sokoto, along with other states in Nigeria’s northwest, has worsened in recent months, leading to mass displacement and food insecurity. Shagari, strategically located along the major highway, has be...