# democratic republic congo (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover democratic republic congo. Page: Feed: --- ## [Nepal flash floods kill at least 8, leave hundreds missing](https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/nepal-flash-floods-9.7320787?cmp=rss) _2026-08-26 · CBC | World News_ Hundreds of people were reported missing after an avalanche of ice and rock triggered massive flash floods that swept through parts of Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least eight people and causing widespread damage to villages and infrastructure. ## [Prominent Sikh separatist Pannun says RCMP, FBI have contacted him regarding a credible threat](https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/us-canada-pannum-threat-warning-9.7320764?cmp=rss) _2026-08-26 · CBC | World News_ Prominent Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun said Tuesday that the FBI and the RCMP have warned him that he faces a new credible threat to his life, even as another man faces sentencing later this year for a 2023 death plot against him. ## [Fire in Pakistan hospital kills 14 newborns, officials order immediate inquiry](https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/fire-pakistan-hospital-newborns-9.7320737?cmp=rss) _2026-08-26 · CBC | World News_ A fire erupted early Wednesday at a nursery for newborns at a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital, killing 14 babies, according to hospital officials and the government. The nursery at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences housed at least 15 newborns ## [Fact-checking the White House statement of facts about Canada](https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/fact-check-white-house-trade-tariffs-9.7320445?cmp=rss) _2026-08-26 · CBC | World News_ The White House on Tuesday released a list of "facts" about Canada that claims to be a record of abuse against the United States on trade. Some of the claims are true. Others are the Trump administration's opinion of Canada, not facts. ## [Darline Graham wins Republican primary runoff in South Carolina](https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/darline-graham-wins-south-carolina-primary-runoff-9.7320638?cmp=rss) _2026-08-26 · CBC | World News_ Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, won the Republican primary runoff in South Carolina for U.S. Senate on Tuesday, according to U.S. media projections, in a triumph for U.S. President Donald Trump. ## [California governor 'absolutely' believes Trump will restart trade talks with Canada in 'a matter of days'](https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trump-gavin-newsom-canada-trade-negotiations-9.7320584?cmp=rss) _2026-08-26 · CBC | World News_ California Gov. Gavin Newsom says pressure from within the Republican Party will bring U.S. President Donald Trump back to the negotiating table with Canada after trade talks abruptly ended last week. ## [Florida: Locally transmitted dengue case reported in Citrus County](https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/florida-locally-transmitted-dengue-a01) _2026-08-25 · Robert Herriman · Outbreak News Today_ The Florida Department of Health in Citrus County (DOH-Citrus) reports a confirmed case of locally-acquired dengue fever. ## [DRC Ebola outbreak update: 57 health zones in 6 provinces](https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/drc-ebola-outbreak-update-57-health) _2026-08-25 · Robert Herriman · Outbreak News Today_ One hundred days ago, the Government of the DRC declared the country’s 17th Ebola outbreak following confirmation of the Bundibugyo virus. ## [Spain: Tuberculosis cases reported in Segovia](https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/spain-tuberculosis-cases-reported) _2026-08-25 · Robert Herriman · Outbreak News Today_ The General Directorate of Public Health of the Regional Ministry of Health has reported two cases of tuberculosis in workers at a farm in the province of Segovia. ## [Youman Nabi Message from the Guyana Trades Union Congres](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/25/youman-nabi-message-from-the-guyana-trades-union-congres/) _2026-08-25 · Admin · Village Voice News_ The Guyana Trades Union Congress (GTUC) extends warm greetings and best wishes to all Muslims in Guyana and across the wider community as they observe Youman Nabi. This sacred occasion provides an opportunity to reflect on the life, teachings and example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), particularly his messages of compassion, \[…\] ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4YuOW7XMsJcx) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [CARICOM to Host Webinar on Climate-Resilient Agriculture](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/25/caricom-to-host-webinar-on-climate-resilient-agriculture/) _2026-08-25 · Admin · Village Voice News_ The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat will partner with the Caribbean Agricultural Health and Food Safety Agency (CAHFSA) and COLEAD to examine how the region can strengthen its agricultural systems against the growing risks posed by climate change. A 90-minute webinar, titled “Climate-Resilient Agriculture in the Caribbean: Adaptation, Mitigation and Innovation,” is scheduled for… ## [The U.S. threatens Iran with ‘economic D-Day’ | About That](https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7320175?cmp=rss) _2026-08-25 · CBC | World News_ The Trump administration declared 'economic D-Day' against Iran and warned global trade partners to cut all financial ties with Tehran or face severe economic consequences. Avneet Dhillon breaks down this latest push to isolate Iran's economy and why secondary sanctions threaten to put the U.S. on a collision course with China. (Photo credits: The Canadian Press, Reuters, Adobe Stock and Getty… ## [Barbados, Venezuela Deepen Cooperation on Energy, Food and Trade](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/25/barbados-venezuela-deepen-cooperation-on-energy-food-and-trade/) _2026-08-25 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Barbados and Venezuela have agreed to deepen cooperation in energy, food security, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, education and transportation, as Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Venezuelan President Delcy Rodríguez seek to turn longstanding diplomatic ties into practical economic opportunities. The agreement was formalised Monday in Caracas through a joint declaration signed by Mottley and… ## [Joint Statement Still Pending, Supporters Furious](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/25/joint-statement-still-pending-supporters-furious/) _2026-08-25 · Admin · Village Voice News_ By Mark DaCosta- In discussions yesterday, August 24, aimed at resolving ongoing political disputes, leaders from the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) concluded a meeting without reaching a consensus on key issues. As both sides attempt to forge a path forward, mounting tension among WIN supporters threatens \[…\] ## [Green Calls for Unity Against Inequality and Poor Governance](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/25/green-calls-for-unity-against-inequality-and-poor-governance/) _2026-08-25 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Dear Editor I run the risk of repeating myself, however fundamental issues about good governance should never be considered tiresome. Last week the media published a statement allegedly emanating from our modern-day oracle and patriarch of the famous Uitvlugt, to the effect that he with majestic pomp will do nothing to relieve the embattled ministers \[…\] ## [‘Barima Fallout Deepens Region One Transport Crisis’- Duncan](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/25/barima-fallout-deepens-region-one-transport-crisis-duncan/) _2026-08-25 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Residents and businesses in Region One are facing mounting transportation and economic pressures following the July 18 MV Barima tragedy, with limited freight capacity, expensive alternative travel and an unfinished Port Kaituma waterfront project compounding the difficulties, according to A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Member of Parliament Sherrod Duncan. Duncan made the assessment… ## [CIA director John Ratcliffe meets with Russian officials in Moscow, reports say](https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/cia-director-ratcliffe-moscow-meetings-9.7320041?cmp=rss) _2026-08-25 · CBC | World News_ John Ratcliffe, director of the Central Intelligence Agency in the U.S., travelled to Moscow on Tuesday for meetings with Russian officials, U.S. media outlets reported, citing unnamed sources. ## [Tributes pour in for country music icon Dolly Parton](https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/livestory/dolly-parton-obit-9.7319938?cmp=rss) _2026-08-25 · CBC | World News_ ## [Australia bans fully AI-made songs from charts after Madonna cover goes viral](https://www.cbc.ca/news/entertainment/australia-music-chart-ban-ai-9.7319875?cmp=rss) _2026-08-25 · CBC | World News_ It became one of the most played tracks on Australian radio last month. But now, a cover of Madonna’s hit Like a Prayer stands to be banned from official charts, thanks to new rules set by the country’s music industry. ## [Ex-senator warns against ‘divide and rule’ politics](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/25/ex-senator-warns-against-divide-and-rule-politics/) _2026-08-25 · Admin · Village Voice News_ FORMER Independent senator and head of the Lloyd Best Institute of the Caribbean, Sunity Maharaj, says political strategy using ethnicity is being used to promote division in the society. She added that while this involving race and class, it was not racism. She said that with people being paid to promote this discord, it indicated \[…\] ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0HqgrkroG9HD) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [Pennsylvania reports 2 measles deaths from Lancaster County](https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/pennsylvania-reports-2-measles-deaths) _2026-08-25 · Robert Herriman · Outbreak News Today_ In a follow-up on a report yesterday, Pennsylvania health officials report the confirmation of two measles-associated deaths in the state. ## [Message from the People’s Progressive Party on the Occasion of Youman Nabi](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/25/message-from-the-peoples-progressive-party-on-the-occasion-of-youman-nabi/) _2026-08-25 · Admin · Village Voice News_ The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) extends warmest greetings and best wishes to Muslims across Guyana on the occasion of Youman Nabi, which commemorates the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him). Youman Nabi provides an opportunity to reflect on the life and example of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the enduring \[…\] ## [59 Individuals Benefit from Cancer Screening and Health Education Outreach in Diamond](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/25/59-individuals-benefit-from-cancer-screening-and-health-education-outreach-in-diamond/) _2026-08-25 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Cancer prevention and early detection depend on access to accurate information, screening, timely diagnosis and appropriate care. These priorities were at the centre of a recent community cancer outreach conducted by The Lotus Cancer Initiative Inc., in collaboration with the Ministry of Health and Oxford Medical, which provided 59 individuals from Diamond and surrounding communities \[…\] ## [Polio cases rise in Afghanistan](https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/polio-cases-rise-in-afghanistan) _2026-08-25 · Robert Herriman · Outbreak News Today_ According to the World Health Organization Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office, four new wild poliovirus (WPV1) positive cases were reported this week from Afghanistan. ## [SGCC Calls for Clarity, Passenger Support and a Coordinated Way Forward on the MV Canawaima Ferry Service](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/25/sgcc-calls-for-clarity-passenger-support-and-a-coordinated-way-forward-on-the-mv-canawaima-ferry-service/) _2026-08-25 · Admin · Village Voice News_ The Suriname-Guyana Chamber of Commerce (SGCC) is closely monitoring the temporary suspension of the MV Canawaima ferry service and is particularly concerned about the impact on passengers, transport operators, businesses and the movement of goods between Guyana and Suriname. The safety of passengers and crew must remain paramount. SGCC recognises and respects the responsibility of \[…\] ## [Haiti ramps up the fight against gangs in the capital, but violence spreads elsewhere](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168203) _2026-08-25 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ The killings in Kenscoff began late Sunday, when armed men descended on the farming community in the hills overlooking Haiti’s capital, setting homes ablaze and attacking residents. By Monday, bodies lay in the streets and survivors were searching for missing relatives. ## [One million children in Afghanistan face deadly malnutrition](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168202) _2026-08-25 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ Some 3.7 million children in Afghanistan are suffering from wasting, one of the most dangerous forms of malnutrition, with around one million currently battling the most severe, life-threatening form of the condition. ## [As wars spread, the global food system unravels](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168201) _2026-08-25 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ A family with four children abandoned its farm in Somalia after armed groups arrived and demanded payments for the right to continue cultivating the land. They walked roughly 100 kilometers to a displacement camp. One of the children died along the way. ## [Rohingyas in Myanmar suffering ‘heartbreaking’ misery and cruelty](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168200) _2026-08-25 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ Members of the minority ethnic Rohingya Muslim group in Myanmar are “suffering, misery, and cruelty on multiple levels and across the country that is heartbreaking,” according to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. ## [Land degradation is costing far more than restoring: UN deputy chief](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168198) _2026-08-25 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ Countries are spending too little to restore degraded land even as the economic cost of doing nothing climbs towards $1 trillion a year, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed warned at a major UN land conference in Mongolia. ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5MmzlXsTlRYS) _2026-08-25 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## [Japan’s ‘2050 Weather Forecast’ highlights extreme heat in the future](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168197) _2026-08-25 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ As extreme heat becomes an increasingly visible reality across Japan, meteorologists, scientists, businesses and professional footballers are joining forces to encourage stronger climate action and raise awareness of the risks posed by global warming. ## [UN chief, Red Cross renew call for rules on lethal autonomous weapons](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168196) _2026-08-25 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ Amid unconfirmed reports that fully autonomous and AI-guided drones are now being used on the battlefield, UN chief António Guterres and the President of the Red Cross on Tuesday renewed their urgent call for stricter global controls, before it is too late. ## [Dengue outbreak declared in the Marshall Islands](https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/dengue-outbreak-declared-in-the-marshall) _2026-08-25 · Robert Herriman · Outbreak News Today_ The Marshall Islands Ministry of Health and Human Services formally declared an active dengue fever outbreak in Majuro Atoll on Friday. ## [Azerbaijan: Anthrax in the Samukh region is stable](https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/azerbaijan-anthrax-in-the-samukh) _2026-08-24 · Robert Herriman · Outbreak News Today_ In a follow-up on the anthrax situation in Azerbaijan, the Ministry of Health says the epidemiological situation regarding anthrax in the Samukh region is stable. ## [Pennsylvania reports dozens of measles cases in past week](https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/pennsylvania-reports-dozens-of-measles) _2026-08-24 · Robert Herriman · Outbreak News Today_ The Pennsylvania Department of Health reports a dramatic increase in measles cases this summer, and in particular, in August. ## [Can restoring land create jobs? These young entrepreneurs are proving it](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168194) _2026-08-24 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ From Ecuador to Bangladesh, a new generation of entrepreneurs is turning land restoration into economic opportunity. Whether repurposing agricultural waste, building greenhouses or deploying AI-powered sensors, they are showing, with support from a United Nations-backed initiative, that restoring land can also generate income and improve livelihoods. ## [100 days of Ebola and the race to stop the spread](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168195) _2026-08-24 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ A hundred days after the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak was declared, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is facing an epidemic of an unprecedented scale and efforts must grow to contain the spread in the eastern region and across borders, UN agencies warned on Monday. ## [Gaza: Children still at risk despite drop in acute hunger](https://news.un.org/feed/view/en/story/2026/08/1168193) _2026-08-24 · UN News - Global perspective Human stories_ Among tent cities pitched on the rubble of destroyed homes in Gaza, children are, by one measure, finally getting enough to eat. By another, however, many of them may never fully recover, according to a new study by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) released on Monday. ## [Chile reports historic high in syphilis cases in 2025](https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/chile-reports-historic-high-in-syphilis) _2026-08-23 · Robert Herriman · Outbreak News Today_ Syphilis remains a significant public health issue in Chile, and in 2025, it reached its highest epidemiological level of the last decade. ## [Pennsylvania reports the 3rd most measles cases in the US in 2026](https://outbreaknewstoday.substack.com/p/pennsylvania-reports-the-3rd-most) _2026-08-23 · Robert Herriman · Outbreak News Today_ Source: Center for Outbreak Response Innovation (CORI), Johns Hopkins UniversityOutbreak News Today is a reader-supported publication. ## [Shot Rings Out Near President’s Office, Suspected Warhead Recovered](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/shot-rings-out-near-presidents-office-suspected-warhead-recovered/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Police have launched an investigation into a late-night gunfire incident near the Office of the President after a vehicle belonging to the presidential office was damaged and a suspected 9mm warhead was recovered from the compound. The incident occurred at about 9:15 p.m. Friday, according to the Guyana Police Force, which said several people have \[…\] ## [Guyana’s Oil Wealth Must Create Real Opportunities for Young People- APNU](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/guyanas-oil-wealth-must-create-real-opportunities-for-young-people-apnu/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ The A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has raised concerns about the economic prospects of young Guyanese, questioning whether the country’s unprecedented oil revenues and economic growth are translating into meaningful employment, affordable housing and better incomes for the younger generation. The issue was raised at an APNU press conference on Friday, where Michael Richmond \[…\] ## [President Ali Coming After Social Media Users as Govt Considers New Laws](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/president-ali-coming-after-social-media-users-as-govt-considers-new-laws/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ President Irfaan Ali has signalled that his administration is considering tougher legal measures against social media users, warning that Guyana may amend its laws to address what he described as the growing misuse of online platforms. Ali made the remarks at his press conference on Tuesday in response to questions about misinformation and harmful material \[…\] ## [First Digital Health Institute Cohort Graduates in Guyana](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/first-digital-health-institute-cohort-graduates-in-guyana/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Fifteen trainees have graduated from Guyana’s newly established Digital Health Training Institute, qualifying them to join the Ministry of Health as Digital Health Specialists as the public healthcare system expands its use of technology. The first cohort completed 17 training modules and a two-part final assessment, preparing the graduates to support digital systems being introduced \[…\] ## [Ferguson Demands Accountability as Barima Families Await Closure](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/ferguson-demands-accountability-as-barima-families-await-closure/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Former government minister and former Member of Parliament Annette Ferguson is demanding answers from the PPP/C Government over its handling of the MV Barima tragedy, saying grieving families continue to face uncertainty, inadequate support and a painful lack of closure more than a month after the disaster. In a strongly worded letter published today by \[…\] ## [Copper Theft, Vandalism Hit Telecom Network](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/copper-theft-vandalism-hit-telecom-network/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Copper theft and vandalism of telecommunications infrastructure have disrupted services for approximately 7,000 residential and business customers in Guyana over the past two months, according to One Communications, which is calling for stronger measures to protect critical network assets. The telecommunications company said it recorded five incidents of vandalism and copper theft during the… ## [Six Foreign Nationals Detained in Illegal Underground Mining Crackdown](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/six-foreign-nationals-detained-in-illegal-underground-mining-crackdown/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Guyanese authorities have detained six foreign nationals, including Brazilians and a Chinese national, after allegedly catching them operating an unauthorised underground mining operation through a shaft without the required approvals. The six were detained on August 20 during a joint enforcement operation by the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) Corps of Wardens and the \[…\] ## [Families Deserve Answers, Support and Closure in MV Barima Tragedy](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/families-deserve-answers-support-and-closure-in-mv-barima-tragedy/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Dear Editor, Over a month and four days ago, on July 18, 2026, our brothers and sisters were high in spirits, preparing to travel by what was considered the cheapest means available to Port Kaituma aboard the MV Barima ferry. They were oblivious to the fact that, hours after departing the Georgetown Goods Wharf, their \[…\] ## [WIN Councillors Take Region 10 Chairman Deadlock to Court](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/win-councillors-take-region-10-chairman-deadlock-to-court/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ The political deadlock paralysing Region 10 has now moved to the High Court, with nine elected WIN councillors accusing the Regional Administration of frustrating the completion of the democratic process and denying residents a fully functioning Regional Democratic Council (RDC). The councillors, represented by Dhurjon Chambers and Senior Counsel Roysdale Forde, filed a Fixed Date \[…\] ## [The People Did Not Elect Government to Tell Them How to Eat](https://villagevoicenews.com/2026/08/22/the-people-did-not-elect-government-to-tell-them-how-to-eat/) _2026-08-22 · Admin · Village Voice News_ Dear Editor, The recent comments by President Irfaan Ali suggesting that Guyanese need to change their eating habits, shop differently and eat out less because of the rising cost of living deserve a strong response. With all due respect to the President, Guyanese people did not create this cost-of-living crisis by deciding to shop in \[…\]