Tanzania
A 65-year-old relative of Ebola’s first victim has died in Kenya. Seven patients are receiving treatment; the cases remain within a single cluster.
Kenya has detected its eighth Ebola case, while 128 contacts remain in quarantine. In the DRC, the outbreak has now spread to eight provinces.
Scientists discovered more than 1,200 species of intestinal bacteria. Some of the microorganisms may have been passed down to humans from common ancestors.
The Verkhovna Rada will not hold plenary sessions for approximately four weeks. MPs will work in committees and on draft laws.
A vessel flying the Tanzanian flag was heading to a Ukrainian port when it was attacked by a Russian UAV. The captain was killed, and three crew members were injured.
The vessel carrying corn sank after an attack by three Russian missiles on July 19. Ten people died.
Russian troops struck two merchant vessels under the flags of Tanzania and Liberia in the Ukrainian maritime corridor. The captain of one vessel was killed, three people were injured.
A study in Nature has shown that the temperature that takes into account humidity and wind is rising faster than the usual temperature. This leads to more frequent dangerous heat periods and tropical nights in Europe and other regions.
In 2025, extreme weather in Africa killed 3,000 people. The continent is warming faster than the rest of the world, and glaciers have lost 90% of their area.
The Congolese governor warned of a catastrophe due to the Ebola outbreak and a lack of resources. The WHO has already declared a public health emergency of international concern.
The Russian Federation is conducting propaganda events for May 9th in Bolivia and 20 other countries. The CCD calls this an attempt to impose a fabricated ideology on the Global South.
The Russian Federation has invited media representatives from Africa to Victory Day celebrations and training at a media school. The Kremlin is creating an influence network to promote its narratives.
Two women, aged 40 and 45, who vacationed in Zanzibar, contracted tropical malaria. They did not undergo chemoprophylaxis and had numerous mosquito bites.
A study has found that the tropical disease chikungunya can be transmitted by mosquitoes across much of Europe. Rising temperatures allow the infection to spread as far north as southern England.
European countries are strengthening control over maritime transport and compliance with the sanctions regime. Germany denied the tanker Arcusat entry into its waters, and the vessel Hizer Reis also raised suspicions.
Five people have died after a helicopter crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. The aircraft was on a medical rescue mission, and among the dead are a guide, a doctor, a pilot, and two foreign tourists.
US President Donald Trump has signed an order to tighten restrictions on the entry of foreign nationals into the United States. The restrictions apply to 5 new countries and individuals with Palestinian Authority travel documents, and are extended for 12 high-risk countries.
Sweden will cease aid to Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Mozambique, Liberia, and Bolivia to increase support for Ukraine to 10 billion kronor by 2026.
An outbreak of Marburg virus has been confirmed in Ethiopia after samples of viral hemorrhagic fever were detected. The WHO reported that the virus is the same strain as during previous outbreaks in East Africa, with nine cases in the southern region.
In Tanzania, authorities have charged dozens of protesters with treason after disputed elections. Among the 98 detainees brought to court in Dar es Salaam is blogger Jennifer "Niffer" Bilikwija.
The Pope called for an immediate ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian corridors in Sudan, expressing sorrow over the brutality in Al-Fashir. He also urged the international community to act decisively to support aid efforts.
Samia Suluhu Hassan has been declared the winner of Tanzania's presidential election, securing 98% of the vote. Opposition parties have rejected the results, calling the vote a sham, while international observers have expressed concerns about the lack of transparency and unrest.
Tanzania's opposition party Chadema has reported the deaths of nearly 700 people during anti-government protests that accompanied the presidential and parliamentary elections. Tanzania's Ministry of Foreign Affairs denies excessive use of force, while the UN calls for avoiding disproportionate force.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine recommended that citizens in Tanzania avoid mass gatherings and follow the recommendations of local authorities due to protests. In case of danger, Ukrainians should contact embassies or the MFA hotline.
Zamioculcas, known as the dollar tree, is an unpretentious tropical plant that decorates the interior and, according to beliefs, brings financial well-being. UNN has collected recommendations for Zamioculcas care, including watering, fertilizing, transplanting, and propagation, so that it pleases with healthy leaves and flowering.
Today is celebrated Sewing Machine Day, International Axe Throwing Day, World Softball Day, the Day of Liberation of Mariupol, and International Albinism Awareness Day.
A fatal case of tropical malaria has been recorded in the Sumy region in a man who recently returned from a trip to Tanzania. The last cases of malaria in the region were recorded in 2019.
The Trump administration is cutting off funding for 5,800 USAID projects, including vaccination and treatment programs. The withdrawal of support will affect millions of people in developing countries and threatens to increase mortality.
An alliance of rebel groups in eastern DR Congo has announced a humanitarian ceasefire. According to the UN, 900 people were killed in the recent battles for Goma, and more than 400,000 became refugees.
January 29 is the International Day of Mobilization against the Threat of Nuclear War, established after the signing of the 1985 Delhi Declaration. It is also Jigsaw Puzzle Day, founded by Jodi Gill in 1994.