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Global airlines are bracing for a sharp decline in profitability this year as rising tensions in the Middle East and soaring jet fuel prices erode airline industry revenues, according to new estimates released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The industry body said worldwide airline profits were expected to fall to $23 billion in 2026, a sharp drop from …

UN logo UN Nakamitsu: “Weapons from one conflict can destabilize neighboring countries years later” Weapons looted during the 2011 Libyan conflict have resurfaced in the hands of extremist groups in Nigeria, the United Nations has revealed, warning that illicit weapons continue to fuel violence long after the wars have ended. This was revealed by UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for …

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has been re-elected for a second term of five years despite an opposition boycott of the country’s general election. Rajoelina received 58.95 percent of the votes in the results announced by the National Electoral Commission on Saturday. The opposition candidates, Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko and Marc Ravalomanana followed with 14.4 percent and 12.1 percent respectively. At least 10 …

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has raised new concerns over the escalating Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda, revealing that more than 1,100 suspected infections are currently under investigation in the two countries. This revelation was made by the Director General of the Africa CDC, Jean Kaseya, in a commentary …

Efforts to achieve a breakthrough between Iran and the United States regarding Tehran’s nuclear program have encountered new obstacles. Iranian officials openly question Washington’s credibility and warn that no deal will be accepted unless the country’s interests are fully protected. The latest setback came as reports indicated that US President Donald Trump had returned a revised and tougher proposal to …

The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday that the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) had reported nearly 1,000 cases and 220 deaths, In neighboring Uganda, health authorities have reported seven confirmed cases linked to the outbreak, including two health workers and one death. WHO Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus said at a press conference in Geneva, Switzerland, that the Bundibugyo Ebola …

Donald Trump US President Donald Trump said he was “still not satisfied” with the terms of the deal negotiated with Iran. He said Tehran was “very intent” on reaching an agreement to end the conflict, but added that “so far they have not got there”, reiterating Washington’s willingness to resume attacks if one is not reached. His remarks came after …

A new report from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom reveals that approximately 30,000 armed Fulani militants are currently operating across Nigeria, increasing insecurity and contributing significantly to religious violence in several regions of the country. The report, released in May 2026 and entitled “Non-State Violators of Religious Freedom in Nigeria: Fulani Militants,” described the armed group as …

The Ugandan government on Monday confirmed two more cases of Ebola Virus Disease. The latest developments bring the total number of cases reported in the East African country to seven. Uganda’s Ministry of Health said in a statement on Monday that the two new cases were health workers at a private health facility in the capital Kampala and were both …

British charter company Zenith Aviation has entered administration and canceled all flights, becoming the latest airline to close due to rising fuel costs and liquidity problems. The company, based at London’s Biggin Hill Airport, operated short charter flights across the UK and neighboring Europe with one Learjet 45 and two Learjet 75s. Administrator Paul Hargreaves of Nexus Corporate Solutions said …