Ebola outbreak spreads to two additional provinces

Ebola has spread to two additional provinces, raising alarms for public health officials in the region. Health authorities report new cases in the affected areas, prompting an intensified response that includes expanded testing, contact tracing, and the deployment of mobile treatment units. The outbreak follows a pattern of sporadic flare‑ups in neighboring districts, underscoring the need for sustained surveillance and community education to curb further transmission.

In a separate development, a Sudanese court has sentenced paramilitary leader Mohamed Hamdan Daglo and 15 associates to death in absentia. The ruling, delivered by a military tribunal, cites charges of terrorism and armed rebellion. Daglo remains at large, and the verdict has drawn criticism from human rights groups concerned about due process and the use of capital punishment in politically charged cases.

Meanwhile, residents of Billé, a town in the Niger Delta, have staged street protests demanding urgent government action to address catastrophic pollution. Protesters point to widespread contamination of local waterways and the health risks posed to the community. The demonstrators call for immediate cleanup efforts and stricter enforcement of environmental regulations to protect the region’s fragile ecosystem.