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How Trump's America First policy hit the Ebola response in Congo

How Trump's America First policy hit the Ebola response in Congo

By Yasmeen Abutaleb, Simon Lewis, Ammu Kannampilly and Emma Farge WASHINGTON/NAIROBI, Oct 6 (Reuters) - When US doctor Patrick LaRochelle realized in May that he'd been exposed to Ebola in a mining town in Democratic Republic of Congo, he expected to be rushed home for treatment.

Kenya confirms first Ebola case after traveler from Congo dies in Nairobi

Kenya confirms first Ebola case after traveler from Congo dies in Nairobi

Kenyan authorities on Tuesday confirmed the country’s first imported Ebola case from Congo

Ireland Commits EUR 4.5 Million to WFP Uganda for School Meals and Self-Reliance Initiatives in Karamoja

Ireland Commits EUR 4.5 Million to WFP Uganda for School Meals and Self-Reliance Initiatives in Karamoja

The Government of Ireland has provided EUR 4.5 million to the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Uganda. This funding is designated to support self-reliance and social protection initiatives in the drought-affected Karamoja region. The program aims to benefit over 221,000 schoolchildren through daily meals, assist 108,000 smallholder farmers, and help 19,200 refugees and host communities transition towards self-reliance. Additionally, WFP will strengthen social protection systems in Karamoja by providing regular cash payments to 5,100 mothers, young children, and older people. This initiative seeks to enhance communities' resilience to shocks, protect access to education, and foster long-term livelihoods in a region severely impacted by prolonged drought.

India services growth at 3-month high, but quarter weakest since 2022, PMI shows

India services growth at 3-month high, but quarter weakest since 2022, PMI shows

BENGALURU, Oct 6 (Reuters) - India's dominant services industry expanded at its fastest pace in three months in September on stronger demand for financial, consumer and digital services, a survey showed on Tuesday, though quarterly growth was the weakest in more than four years.

France, Germany propose new rapid EU trade response tool

France, Germany propose new rapid EU trade response tool

By Philip Blenkinsop and Andreas Rinke BRUSSELS/BERLIN, Oct 5 (Reuters) - France and Germany have proposed the European Union toughen itself up with a new rapid-action measure to strike back against countries that harm the bloc economically in a new world where trade is increasingly used as a weapon

Tanzania Connects Over One Million Households to Electricity, President Samia Suluhu Hassan Praised for Infrastructure Investments

Tanzania Connects Over One Million Households to Electricity, President Samia Suluhu Hassan Praised for Infrastructure Investments

Over one million households across Tanzania have been connected to electricity, with Dar es Salaam and Pwani regions recording the highest power consumption, exceeding 800 megawatts. Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila announced this development during the signing and launch of the Electricity Connection Financing Scheme between Tanzania Electric Supply Company (TANESCO) and CRDB Bank. Chalamila attributed the increased electricity demand in Dar es Salaam to population growth and expanding economic activities, including migration to the city. He specifically lauded President Samia Suluhu Hassan for significant investments, totaling over 800 billion Tanzanian shillings, aimed at improving electricity and energy infrastructure in Dar es Salaam. These investments are intended to ensure a reliable electricity supply, reduce power interruptions, and support economic activities.

Genentech Announces $750 Million Expansion in Hillsboro, Oregon, Creating 250 High-Wage Jobs

Genentech Announces $750 Million Expansion in Hillsboro, Oregon, Creating 250 High-Wage Jobs

Genentech Announces $750 Million Expansion in Hillsboro, Oregon, Creating 250 High-Wage Jobs

Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo after patient dies in Nairobi

Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo after patient dies in Nairobi

Kenya’s Health Ministry has confirmed the country’s first imported Ebola case from Congo

Opposition fighters in northern Ethiopia's Tigray withdraw from regional capital

Opposition fighters in northern Ethiopia's Tigray withdraw from regional capital

Leaders of a rebellious political group in northern Ethiopia say they have withdrawn from the regional capital, allowing federal troops and allies to enter

UN Allocates $160 Million for Life-Saving Aid Across 12 Global Crises, Including Somalia

UN Allocates $160 Million for Life-Saving Aid Across 12 Global Crises, Including Somalia

The United Nations has released $160 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to provide life-saving assistance in 12 of the world's most underfunded humanitarian crises. This allocation is part of a broader initiative to reach 87 million people facing severe humanitarian needs this year. Approximately $150 million of this funding will support critical responses in various regions, including $18 million for the occupied Palestinian territory, $18 million for Afghanistan, $10 million for Burkina Faso, $6 million for Cameroon, $9 million for Chad, $4 million for Cuba, $10 million for Mali, $10 million for Niger, $16 million for Somalia, $15 million for South Sudan, $16 million for Sudan, and $18 million for Yemen. An additional $10 million is specifically designated to address the urgent needs of persons with disabilities across these 12 crises, aiming to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in humanitarian assistance.

Ethiopia's government retakes Mekelle after opposition fighters withdraw from Tigray capital

Ethiopia's government retakes Mekelle after opposition fighters withdraw from Tigray capital

Government-allied fighters have entered Mekelle, the capital of Ethiopia’s Tigray region, after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front announced its withdrawal