Islamic State-linked ADF in Congo/Uganda renews attacks, hostage rescues; group tied to IS-CAP, active in DRC’s east and western Uganda.
Recent weeks have seen intensified violence in Haiti, with gangs killing dozens and displacing over a million people. Gangs control most of Port-au-Prince, and recent massacres highlight the country's ongoing security crisis. International efforts are underway to restore order.
A Bundibugyo-strain Ebola outbreak has produced more than 500 confirmed cases across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and at least 19 confirmed cases in Uganda. WHO has declared a public health emergency of international concern; authorities are scaling up testing, treatment centres and cross-border preparedness while contact tracing and supplies remain insufficient.
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has triggered a fast-spreading outbreak in eastern Congo. Health workers report limited protective gear, rising infections, and ongoing risks for frontline caregivers, particularly women, who bear the burden of care at home and in clinics.