DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Rises to 377 as Cases Surpass 1,300

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1227 EAT on Tuesday 30 June 2026 The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported 1,307 confirmed Ebola cases, including 377 deaths, as the outbreak continues to affect parts of the country. In an update issued late on Monday, the health authorities said the confirmed cases have…

WhatsApp to Allow Users to Connect Through Usernames Instead of Phone Numbers

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1213 EAT on Tuesday 30 June 2026 WhatsApp is set to introduce usernames, allowing users to connect without sharing their phone numbers and addressing a long-standing privacy concern on the platform used by more than three billion people worldwide. The Meta-owned messaging service announced on Monday that it…

Pakistan Reports Killing of 29 Fighters in Clashes Near Afghan Border

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1246 EAT on Monday 29 June 2025 Pakistan’s security forces have carried out ground operations and air strikes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in response to a series of deadly attacks, killing 29 fighters, according to officials. In a post on social media, Pakistani Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said…