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Ebola deaths in eastern Congo rise to 131, WHO voices deep concern

Today at 21:07 PM, via Daily Maverick

BUNIA, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 19 (Reuters) – Twenty-six more suspected Ebola deaths were recorded in 24 hours in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, authorities said on Tuesday, and the head of the World Health Organization expressed deep concern about the outbreak’s spread.

Africa

Ghana to face Ivory Coast in Afcon 2027 qualifying

Today at 17:56 PM, via BBC News

Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Africa

Defunct Malawian Bank seeks $552m compensation

Today at 12:45 PM, via Mail & Guardian

A bank that ceased operations more than two decades ago is seeking compensation from Malawi that could approach a 10th of the country’s annual budget, following a court ruling that regulators illegally revoked its licence

Politics

MK Party axes Nhlamulo Ndhlela as spokesperson and MP

Today at 12:40 PM, via Mail & Guardian

The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has axed Nhlamulo Ndhlela as its national spokesperson and MP with immediate effect, appointing the former editor of ‘The Star’, Sifiso Mahlangu, as his replacement

Education

Liberia: Ganta Model High School Principal Is Dead

Today at 17:21 PM, via AllAfrica

[FrontPageAfrica] Ganta — A medical doctor at Esther and Jereline Koung Medical Hospital in Ganta City, Nimba County has confirmed the death of Samuel S. Dolo, Principal of Ganta Model High School.

Education

Today, In Short

Today at 16:51 PM, via New York Times

Poison ivy. The best ketchups. And Alex Cooper is pregnant.

Education

Children’s reading should prioritise pleasure over learning, says laureate

Today at 16:23 PM, via The Guardian

Frank Cottrell-Boyce tells MPs to focus on early-years reading, with more support for parents and nursery workers

The children’s laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce has urged the government to prioritise pleasure over learning in children’s reading.

Giving evidence to MPs on the education committee, which is investigating the crisis in reading for pleasure among children, the screenwriter and...

Science/Tech

StanChart To Cut Over 7,000 Jobs, Boost AI To Replace ‘Lower-Value Human Capital’

Today at 21:00 PM, via Slashdot

The London-headquartered lender Standard Chartered announced plans to cut more than 7,000 jobs by 2030, with CEO Bill Winters saying the bank will replace some “lower-value human capital” through automation and AI while offering retraining to affected workers. “It’s not cost-cutting. It’s replacing in some cases lower-value human capital with the financial capital and the investment capital...

Science/Tech

TROUTMAN IN THE LEAD?: Independent Candidate in California’s 47th Congressional District Sees Major Gains– But Race is Far From Over

Today at 20:10 PM, via Tech Financials

Irvine, CA  – The race for hotly-contested California Congressional District 47 is heating up with the primary just two weeks away.  Nine candidates are vying for two spots on the November ballot, including four Republicans, two Democrats and a powerful well-funded independent Eric Troutman. Incumbent Democrat Dave Min is heavily-favored to advance beyond the June […]

Science/Tech

“YOUR FREEDOM IS SAFE WITH TROUTMAN!”: California Congressional Candidate Eric Troutman Says Protecting First Amendment Freedoms Are Cornerstone of His Campaign in Push to June 2, 2026 Primary

Today at 20:05 PM, via Tech Financials

Irvine, CA  – California Congressional Candidate Eric Troutman is focusing the remaining days of his campaign to raising awareness of threats to the First Amendment both in broadcast and social media. “I have dedicated my legal career to fighting threats to the First Amendment and constitutional rights.” Troutman says. “It only makes sense I should […]