Podcasts about DRC

During a landmark visit by Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to the US, President Donald Trump vowed to help Lebanon "a lot" as the country sought Washington's backing for a fragile effort to disarm Hezbollah and forge a path to peace with Israel. Also on the programme: Ebola in the DRC spreading faster than any other outbreak according to health officials; and what is really to blame for Italy's obese children? (Photo: President Trump welcomes Lebanese President Joseph Aoun upon his arrival at the West Wing Portico of the White House in Washington, DC on July 21, 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has filed a new case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing Kigali of violating its sovereignty and committing serious breaches of international law. But what does the law actually say? In this episode of The Long Form Podcast, international law scholar and former ICTR and ICC legal officer Dr. Alphonse Muleefu explains the legal issues at the heart of one of Africa's most consequential international disputes. We explore self-defence under international law, state sovereignty, the UN Mapping Report, the concept of "lawfare," and the strengths and weaknesses of both Rwanda's and the DRC's legal arguments. This is a conversation for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the legal dimensions of the conflict in eastern Congo. Sponsors:ShieldTech Hub- www.shieldtechub.com                                             Akagera Medicines- https://www.akageramedicines.com BasiGo Rwanda- https://www.basi-go.com/rwanda Join our Patreon to enjoy ad-free viewing https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheLongFormPod or support us via our MTN Mobile Money Code 95462 or directly to our phone number: +250795462739Visit Sanny Ntayombya's Official Website: https://sannyntayombya.comProduced by LF Media 

Nyumba ya sanaa juma hili imeangazia umuhimu wa kuwafundisha watoto lugha, usanii wamuziki za asili, na kujenga utamaduni wa kudumisha lugha za asili, mwanahabari wetu Reuben Lukumbuka anazungumza na msanii wa muziki za kilega, kutoka mjini Goma huko mashariki mwa Jamahuri ya kidemokrasia ya Congo Ngolis Mwindulwa Ngoma

Miongoni mwa yaliyojiri wiki hii ni wapiga kura na wanahabari walivyoshambuliwa wakati wa  uchaguzi mdogo Ol Kalau na kuzua hofu kuhusu uchaguzi wa 2027 nchini Kenya: wanafunzi wasiopungua 20 kupoteza maisha katika ajali ya barabarani kule Uganda, shambulio la waasi wa ADF huko Mangina mashariki mwa DRC, usalama kuzorota huko Sudan, ziara ya waziri mkuu wa Ufaransa Sebastien Lecornu kule Morocco, Trump aishutumu China kwa kuingilia uchaguzi wa Marekani, na mengine zaidi.-

Tuliyokuandalia leo ni pamoja uchambuzi wa nusu fainali, mechi ya mshindi wa tatu na taarifa kuu kuhusu Kombe la Dunia kuhusu washindi kutuzwa pete pamoja na medali na kombe huku Ballon d'Or yatangaza mchezaji anayecheza nje ya Ulaya ana uwezo wa kushinda tuzo hiyo. Timu ya taifa ya kina dada ya Kenya na Tanzania zasafiri kwa ajili ya Kombe la Mataifa ya Afrika nchini Morocco, fainali ya Congo Cup na washindi wa kombe la Afrika la vilabu mchezo wa handboli. 

Subscribe now for an ad-free experience. Canada's wildfires rage on, so Danny and Derek are here to be your breath of fresh air. This week's news: In Iran, the U.S. reimposes its blockade and intensifies strikes (2:04), Trump announces and then backs off a Hormuz toll (5:44), and the White House issues threats of further escalation (9:17); in Yemen, the Houthis/Ansar Allah and Saudi Arabia trade strikes (13:37) as the former might become involved in the Iran war (16:28); Lebanese-Israeli talks talks wrap up, but progress is uncertain (17:45); in Israel, a date is set for an election (19:18), plus the ethnic cleansing in Gaza is given a new euphemism (21:15); Southeast Asian countries appear to normalize relations with Myanmar (22:23); the U.S. touts a “new” peace plan for Sudan (24:13); the Ebola outbreak in the DRC continues and may be much larger than official figures suggest (26:35); Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's prime minister and defense minister (29:43); Andy Burnham is to become the UK's PM (33:32), plus a UK-EU deal on Gibraltar is reached (35:22); Marco Rubio is reportedly running Venezuela as a U.S. viceroy (36:34); the U.S. is attempting to destroy the ICC (38:35) as it also takes aim at “left-wing terrorism” (41:23); and a Pew poll finds China more popular than the U.S. for the first time (43:01). ⁠Watch last night's weekly livestream⁠ if you missed it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada's wildfires rage on, so Danny and Derek are here to be your breath of fresh air. This week's news: In Iran, the US reimposes its blockade and intensifies strikes (2:04), Trump announces and then backs off a Hormuz toll (5:44), and the White House issues threats of further escalation (9:17); in Yemen, the Houthis/Ansar Allah and Saudi Arabia trade strikes (13:37) as the former might become involved in the Iran war (16:28); Lebanese-Israeli talks talks wrap up, but progress is uncertain (17:45); in Israel, a date is set for an election (19:18), plus the ethnic cleansing in Gaza is given a new euphemism (21:15); Southeast Asian countries appear to normalize relations with Myanmar (22:23); the US touts a “new” peace plan for Sudan (24:13); the Ebola outbreak in the DRC continues and may be much larger than official figures suggest (26:35); Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's prime minister and defense minister (29:43); Andy Burnham is to become the UK's PM (33:32), plus a UK-EU deal on Gibraltar is reached (35:22); Marco Rubio is reportedly running Venezuela as a US viceroy (36:34); the US is attempting to destroy the ICC (38:35) as it also takes aim at “left-wing terrorism” (41:23); and a Pew poll finds China more popular than the US for the first time (43:01).⁠Watch last night's weekly livestream⁠ if you missed it.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina, leo tunamsikia Pauline Farini Kibuya wa shirika la Congo Notre Avenir yaani Congo Mustakabali Wetu kutoka DRC akizungumza na Idhaa hii kuhusu jinsi wanavyosongesha amani kwa taifa la DRC Congo. Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari na jifunze Kiswahili.Katibu Mkuu António Guterres aliyeko ziarani nchini China amehutubia mdahalo kuhusu Tahadhari za Mapema kwa Wote katika Kukabiliana na Mabadiliko ya Tabianchi unaofanyika kwenye jukwaa la kimataifa la Akili Mnemba na Tabianchi jijini Shanghai na kutoa wito wa kuharakisha maendeleo ya mifumo ya tahadhari za mapema inayotumia akili mnemba ili kuzuia majanga yanayosababishwa na mabadiliko ya tabianchi. Hata hivyo amesema "tahadhari lazima zifikie kila mtu aliyeko hatarini kwa lugha wanazoelewa na mifumo ya mawasiliano wanayoweza kuiamini."Kesho Julai 18 ikiwa ni siku ya kimataifa ya Nelson Mandela, Rais wa Kwanza Mweusi wa Afrika Kusini, huko Geneva, Uswisi hii leo mashindano ya 18 ya Nelson Mandela ya Mahakama ya Kimataifa ya Kuigiza yamefikia kilele kwa timu ya Chuo Kikuu cha Midlands State kutoka Zimbabwe kuibuka mshindi ilihali Chuo Kikuu cha Strathmore kutoka Kenya kimeshika nafasi ya pili.Hii leo hapa Makao Makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa, nchi wanachama na marafiki wa mpira wa miguu au kabumbu, wamezindua kampeni ya mwaka mmoja ya  Dunia Moja, Mchezo Mmoja, Lengo Moja kwa lengo la kutumia mpira wa miguu kama kichochea cha kuimarisha afya ya akili kwa vijana, tukio linalofanyika siku mbili kabla ya fainali ya mashindano ya Kombe la Dunia kwa wanaume. Akizungumza mapema kabla ya tukio hilo Sahira Al Nahari, ambaye ni Kiongozi kijana mchechemuzi wa Malengo ya Maendeleo Endelevu, SDGs amesema, "kwa hiyo, mpira wa miguu una mengi ya kutufundisha. Tunapokabiliwa na janga la kimataifa, hebu tuzielekeze fikra zetu kwenye viwanja vya mpira wa miguu. Tunapotazama kinachotokea viwanjani, tunajifunza nidhamu, ustahimilivu, na jinsi ya kuinuka tena baada ya kupoteza jambo muhimu sana."Na katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili na hii leo Dkt Mwanahija Ali Juma, Katibu Mtendaji wa Baraza la Kiswahili, Zanzibar nchini Tanzania, BAKIZA anafafanua maana na matumizi ya neno "CHOPOCHOPO."Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

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इस साप्ताहिक बुलेटिन की सुर्ख़ियाँ...चीन से यूएन प्रमुख की अपील - AI का भविष्य मुट्ठी भर ताक़तें नहीं, पूरी मानवता तय करे.पाकिस्तान-प्रशासित कश्मीर में चुनाव से पहले तनाव, संयम बरतने का आहवान.म्याँमार तट के पास दो नौकाएँ पलटने की आशंका, लगभग 500 रोहिंग्या यात्रियों की सलामती की चिन्ता.WHO की चेतावनी - DRC में आग की तरह फैल रहा है इबोला, SDG लक्ष्यों के लिए 4 ट्रिलियन डॉलर की वित्तीय खाई पाटने पर सहमति.

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With the FIFA World Cup entering its final week, we explore how NGOs operating in participating nations can leverage the tournament's spotlight to advance their work. While tournament hype is notoriously fleeting, we break down how NGOs can translate a short-term spike in curiosity into sustained long-term impact. We also discuss our key takeaways from the United Nations' Global Dialogue for AI Governance and the International Telecommunication Union's AI for Good Summit, both of which we covered on the ground in Geneva, Switzerland. From the absence of major AI labs to how lower- and middle-income countries are demanding an equal voice in global tech regulation, we explore why the development sector must stop leaving AI's future to technologists alone. To dig into these stories and others, David Ainsworth sits down with Catherine Cheney and Thomas Cserep for the latest episode of our weekly podcast series. In the sponsored segment of the podcast, hosted in partnership with The Pfizer Foundation, Devex Executive Vice President and Executive Editor Kate Warren speaks with Freddy Nkosi, Senior Director of Global Programs for West and Central Africa & DRC Country Director at VillageReach. They explore how locally-led supply chains and data-informed approaches are helping countries, such as the DRC and Cameroon, address last-mile challenges, supporting efforts to ensure vaccines reach remote and underserved communities when and where they are needed.

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayotupeleka katika mkutano wa HLPF hapa makao makuu ya UN kumsikia Profesa Peter Wanderi Mwangi ambaye amewakiwakilisha Chuo Kikuu cha Mount Kenya cha nchini Kenya chenye matawi mbalimbali katika Afrika Mashariki katika mkutano wa United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), Mpango unaosisitiza nafasi muhimu ya taasisi za elimu ya juu katika kuhimiza maendeleo endelevu na kuunga mkono utekelezaji wake. Baada ya ziara yake mjini Bunia, jimboni Ituri nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC ambako ndio kitovu cha mlipuko wa sasa wa Ebola ya virusi vya Bundibugyo, Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa WHO anayehusika na Programu ya Dharura za Afya, Dkt. Chikwe Ihekweazu, amewambia waandishi wa habari Geneva, Uswisi kwamba mlipuko wa sasa ni moto ambao kinachouchochea kiko katikati, huku ukiendelea kusambaa.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Masuala ya Bahari (IMO) limesema lina wasiwasi mkubwa kufuatia mashambulizi ya jana usiku yaliyolenga meli kwenye mlango wa bahari wa Hormuz na viunga vyake na kusababisha vifo vya takribani mabaharia wawili na wengine kadhaa wamejeruhiwa. Kupitia taarifa yake iliyotolewa London, Uingereza, IMO imesema inafanya kazi kwa haraka na mamlaka husika ili kubaini mazingira halisi ya tukio hilo.Na uungwaji mkono wa umma kwa wakimbizi unaendelea kuwa imara licha ya kuwepo kwa changamoto na kutokuweko kwa uhakika wa mustakabali duniani, hii ni kwa mujibu wa utafiti wa pamoja uliofanywa na kampuni ya IPSOS na shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Kuhudumia Wakimbizi, UNHCR, Utafiti umebaini kuwa asilimia 66 ya washiriki katika nchi 29 wanakubaliana kwamba watu wanaokimbia vita au mateso wanapaswa kuruhusiwa kusaka hifadhi katika nchi nyingine, ikiwa ni punguzo la asilimia moja tu ikilinganishwa na mwaka 2025.Utafiti huu umefanywa ikiwa ni miaka 75 tangu kupitishwa kwa Mkatab awa Kimataifa wa kulinda wakimbizi.Mwenyeji wako ni Feissal Kirwa, karibu!

Over the past 18 months, some of the most violent attacks against persecuted Christians anywhere in the world have taken place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country where more than 100 armed groups – many motivated by Islamist ideals – vie for territory and influence. Dr David Kasali, founder and president of Congo Initiative, tells how Christians are responding and enduring, how they are choosing to be victors instead of victims. Listen as he shares how he trains Christians to overcome their fears and how he prays for Christ's Kingdom to be established in DRC, just as it is in heaven. He'll also share how Congo Initiative is welcoming Christians from around the world to come and serve in various roles. "We have to work," Dr Kasali says, "for the coming Kingdom of God." He'll also share the story of his calling by God to return to Congo – leaving behind an education ministry he truly loved in Kenya – to serve and strengthen the persecuted church in DRC. Finally, he'll equip listeners to pray specifically for the needs of persecuted Christians in the Congo. Please note, there is no FLR reel this week (because we skipped the one for China). Would you add a post to social media like you used to? FLR32 Congo .mp3

Regulators in Britain have approved human trials of a new vaccine to tackle the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It comes as health authorities in the DRC say Ebola has spread to two new provinces, including the populous northeastern city of Kisangani. We speak to a scientist who developed the vaccine and an aid worker in the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak. Also in the programme: President Trump announces the US will reinstate its naval blockade of Iran; and we hear tributes to the Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill, who has died aged 78.(Photo: Red Cross workers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) gather after handling the coffin of a man who died of Ebola virus, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus, in Bunia, Ituri province, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 10, 2026. Credit: REUTERS/Gradel Muyisa Mumbere)

Samaritan's Purse (SP) has a well-established hospital and deep community ties in DRC's Ituri province. Vice President Ken Isaacs describes how SP pivoted during the unfolding Ebola outbreak, launching Ebola treatment centers. Humanitarian assistance reaches close to 200,000. Health workers have been very vulnerable to infection. "We have lost three." Expansion of international staff requires coping with the possibility of a 21-day isolation period before returning home. "What they need are Ebola fighters." Addressing malaria is essential. There is not yet a clear path to take care of international staff that get sick. If the U.S. facility in Kenya served a wide array of international Ebola fighters, that would be well received.

In his weekly clinical update, Daniel Griffin and Vincent Racaniello are dismayed over the military deaths due to the voluntary influenza vaccination policy, FDA's first vaccine recommendations since 2023, the efficacy of influenza vaccines, new screwworm, Legionnaires and cyclosporiasis cases, the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda and before Dr. Griffin deep dives into the measles outbreak, recent statistics on RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the Wasterwater Scan dashboard, Johns Hopkins measles tracker, how to access and pay for Paxlovid, publication of the blocked COVID-19 vaccine findings, where to go for answers about long COVID-19, use of antivirals in children with COVID-19, severe West Nile disease and contacting your federal government representative to stop the assault on science and biomedical research. Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron of TWiV! 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As the global competition for minerals intensifies, we consider the geopolitics at play. How did China emerge as a dominant force? And will the DRC ever benefit from its own resources?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we welcome our first Belgian guest to the show: Belle Dividends (Kim). Kim's story starts almost by accident. In January 2022, after a failed attempt to become a crypto trader, he opened an account with Belgian broker Bolero and bought his first three stocks: AB InBev, Kinepolis and Umicore. A few years and a lot of YouTube and podcast listening later, he now runs a portfolio of 82 positions built around a simple goal: a 3% net dividend yield, even after Belgium's notoriously heavy dividend tax.In this episode Kim walks us through his investing journey, why dividend investing suited his personality more than growth or trading ever did, and how he deals with Belgian withholding tax (spoiler: UK stocks and a Legal & General dividend ETF both play a role). We also get into his interest in African equities, including his top position Helios Towers, plus Airtel Africa and DRC listed Texaf, and why he believes sub Saharan Africa's demographics make it one of the more interesting growth stories out there.Kim also shares the remarkable story of taking over his mother's finances after a dementia diagnosis, and how that led to a rapid, deliberate windfall investment that shaved more than a decade off his path to financial independence. We round things off with his thoughts on oil markets and macro trends, the tax friendly countries he's considering for the future, and a big batch of listener questions on portfolio strategy, UK renewable energy trusts, and more.Also in this episode: Derek and European DGI open with the Trump and FIFA controversy around the USA v Belgium match, and share an update on Greencoat UK Wind ahead of its July investor presentation.Kim's path from a frustrated would be crypto trader to an 82 position dividend portfolioNavigating Belgium's dividend tax and why she targets a 3% net yieldInvesting in Africa: Helios Towers, Airtel Africa and Texaf in the DRCTaking over his mother's finances and investing a large windfall with intentionHis macro view on oil, the Permian basin and the Iran conflictTax friendly countries on her radar for the future: Paraguay, Cyprus and GeorgiaListener questions on allocation strategy, ETFs, and UK renewable energy trusts like Greencoat UK WindWant deeper analysis, ad free episodes and more? Check out our premium service for €129 at dividendtalk.euWant to talk more about dividends and investing in general?Join the conversation in our community:Discord: https://discord.gg/xfS35ufm6HFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalkX (Twitter): https://x.com/European_DGI

The US has carried out a second wave of airstrikes on Iran after Tehran attacked tankers in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the week. The perimeter of Iran's main nuclear plant, at Bushehr, was reported to have been hit. Iran said attacks on its civilian infrastructure could be war crimes. Tehran ordered retaliatory strikes on neighbouring Bahrain and Kuwait. Also: the toll of the war on tanker sailors in the Gulf; scandal forces a leading US Democratic Senate candidate to suspend his campaign; Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler dies at 75; rising false claims about the Ebola outbreak in the DRC; why young people may be best placed to take advantage of AI; the danger facing a little-known desert rain frog; and scores to settle: Morocco take on France again in the World Cup.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk Photo: Explosion at unknown location, Iran Credit: Reuters

Wakati mlipuko wa ugonjwa wa Ebola unaosababishwa na virusi vya Bundibugyo ukiendelea kuenea nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC, hatua zimepigwa katika kuimarisha mapambano dhidi ya ugonjwa huo. Uwezo wa kutoa matibabu umeongezeka, linasema Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya Duniani, WHO na kuwaruhusu ndugu kuwaona jamaa zao kumeongeza utayari wa wagonjwa kujitokeza. Anold Kayanda na maelezo zaidi. 

Hii leo jaridani tunaangazia washindi wa Tuzo ya UNFPA, harakati za kutokomeza Ebola nchini DRC, na watoto wenye ulemavu nchini Kenya. Profesa Serigne Gueye, daktari bingwa wa mfumo wa njia ya haja ndogo  kutoka Senegal na mmoja wa wataalamu mashuhuri duniani wa matibabu ya fistula ya uzazi, amesema kutokomeza tatizo hilo kunategemea kuimarishwa kwa mifumo ya huduma za afya ya uzazi na kuhakikisha kila mwanamke anapata huduma za dharura za uzazi kwa wakati.Wakati mlipuko wa ugonjwa wa Ebola unaosababishwa na virusi vya Bundibugyo ukiendelea kuenea nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC, hatua zimepigwa katika kuimarisha mapambano dhidi ya ugonjwa huo. Uwezo wa kutoa matibabu umeongezeka, linasema Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya Duniani, WHO na kuwaruhusu ndugu kuwaona jamaa zao kumeongeza utayari wa wagonjwa kujitokeza.Ripoti mpya ya Umoja wa Mataifa iliyotolewa juzi Julai 7 imeeleza kuwa ingawa Malengo ya Maendeleo Endelevu (SDGs) yameboresha maisha ya mabilioni ya watu duniani, kasi ya maendeleo bado haitoshi kufikia malengo yaliyowekwa ili kufikia mwaka 2030 yawe yametimizwa. Na ingawa Umoja wa Mataifa unaendelea kuhamasisha kuwa hakuna anayepaswa kuachwa nyuma katika maendeleo lakini kundi la watu wenye ulemavu bado ​ linakumbana na changamoto nyingi. Kevin Keitany wa Radio washirika wetu Radio Domus ya nchini Kenya ametembelea moja ya mashirika yanayosaidia watu wenye ulemavu nchini humo ili kuangazia harakati zao za kuhakikisha hakuna anayeachwa nyuma.Mwenyeji wako ni Anold Kayanda, karibu!

World news in 7 minutes. Friday 10th July 2026.Today : New Zealand defence alliance. China factory fire. Australia India uranium deal. United Kingdom defence. Ukraine drone strikes. DRC protests. Tanzania arrests. Costa Rica crime policy dispute. Guatemala human smuggling case. United Kingdom Count Binface.SEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts and vocabulary list written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week.Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week.We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities.You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportWith Juliet MartinSign up for the new free Friday newsletter - www.send7.org/newsletterContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us! We do not consent to the podcast being used to train AI.Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Juliet Martin and Ben Mallett every morning. Transcripts, vocabulary lists, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated daily news in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.Get your daily news and improve your English listening in the time it takes to make a coffee.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina leo ikiwa ni siku ya kimataifa ya lugha ya Kiswahili nampisha John Kibego wa redio washirika, Kazi Njema Redio nchini Uganda, kukueleza  kuhusu harakati za kukuza lugha hiyo  barani Afrika wakati huu ambapo UNESCO imeshaitangaza miaka mitano iliyopita kuwa lugha ya kimataifa.John, anamulika mpango wa ujenzi wa makao makuu ya kamisheni ya Kiswhaili ya Mungano wa Afrika. Pia tunakuletea muhtasari wa habari.Ikiwa leo ni  maadhimisho ya tano ya Siku ya Kimataifa ya Lugha ya Kiswahili chini ya Kaulimbiu "Kiswahili kwa Amani, Mshikamano na Diplomasia ya Uchumi wa Dunia" Mwakilishi wa Kudumu wa Tanzania katika Umoja wa Mataifa, Balozi Togolani Mavura anafafanua ni kwa namna gani lugha ya Kiswahili inaweza kuyafanikisha hayo.Ugonjwa wa Ebola umeendelea kusambaa nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC na idadi ya vifo vya watu imevuka 500 limesema leo Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya Duniani, WHO. Mwakilishi wa WHO nchini humo, Dkt. Anne Ancia akizungumza kwa njia ya video kutoka Bunia, mji mkuu wa Jimbo la Ituri mashariki mwa DRC ambako ni kitovu cha mlipuko huu, amewaambia waandishi wa habari mjini Geneva, Uswisi kwamba kufikia tarehe 4 mwezi huu, serikali ya nchi hiyo ilikuwa imerekodi wagonjwa 1,561, vikiwemo vifo 506. Taarifa njema ni kuwa…“Jaribio la kitabibu lilianza tarehe 2 Julai kwa lengo la kubaini tiba madhubuti dhidi ya ugonjwa huo unaosababishwa na virusi vya Bundibugyo.”Na asubuhi hii kwa saa za New York Marekani, kwa mara ya 34 tangu mwaka 1992, Baraza Kuu la Umoja wa Mataifa limekaa ili kujadili umuhimu wa kumaliza vikwazo vya kiuchumi na kibiashara vilivyowekwa na Marekani dhidi ya Cuba tangu mwaka 1960. Katika barua ya mwaliko ambayo Rais wa Baraza Kuu la Umoja wa Mataifa Annalena Baerbock amewapelekea wajumbe wa Baraza anasema, “ninayo heshima kukujulisha kwamba nimepokea barua iliyoambatanishwa ya tarehe 16 Juni 2026 kutoka kwa Mhe. Bwana Ernesto Soberón Guzmán, Mwakilishi wa Kudumu wa Cuba katika Umoja wa Mataifa, akiomba kuitishwa kwa kikao cha Baraza Kuu ili kujadili ajenda namba 38 yenye kichwa: “Umuhimu wa kukomeshwa kwa vikwazo vya kiuchumi, kibiashara na kifedha vilivyowekwa na Marekani dhidi ya Cuba.”Mwenyeji wako ni Feissal Kirwa, karibu!

Will we return to the bad old days of existence in substandard hospitals and nursing homes?  Or will we fight to preserve our lives in the community? Sadly, this is not a rhetorical question.   In 1999, the United States Supreme Court passed the Olmstead decision determining that people with disabilities should not be forced into institutions when they can be safely and appropriately supported in community settings. Or, in other words, people with mental and other disabilities no longer had to be incarcerated in oppressive institutions when they could reside in whatever type of community living was most appropriate to the individual.  But in a memo issued in June, the Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel upended that guidance. It argued that neither the Americans with Disabilities Act, nor Section 504, two major disability rights laws, requires states to provide services in the most mainstream setting.   Pushing Limits on Friday, July 3 interviews Eric Harris, Associate Executive Director of External Affairs for Disability Rights California, to discuss Olmstead and the threat against it.  This Program is hosted and produced by Eddie Ytuarte.  Click here for a relevant article. For more info on our guest click here or read below:  Eric Harris is DRC's Associate Executive Director of External Affairs with an extensive career working closely with disability leaders, community members, and elected officials throughout the country to progress change for the disability community. Eric Harris Harris brings significant local, state and federal policy experience, having worked for Congresswoman Barbara Lee, the Democratic National Committee and the California and Hawaii State NAACP.  Mr. Harris has led discussions on disability pride, inclusion and access on platforms throughout the country. He has spoken at Harvard Law School, the University of California at Berkeley School of Medicine and at the White House.   Harris started his time at DRC in 2019 working in the legislation and estrategic partnerships and community engagement units. He served on the State Independent Living Council as a Governor Newsom appointee and as a board member for the Resources for Independent Living in Sacramento. He grew up in Sacramento, California and was an elite wheelchair basketball player.  “Creating public policy that improves the lives of disabled people has been my life's mission. I look forward to working closely with intersectional disability leaders throughout the state to improve the lives of all people with disabilities.”  For a full program transcription, click here The post Olmstead Under Threat – Pushing Limits – July 3, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

As the Ebola crisis continues to escalate in the DRC, we must ask: what will it take to end this outbreak? This is one of many questions Chris Dall and Dr. Michael Osterholm will discuss in this week's episode. They'll also cover the flu outbreak at a Texas Air Force base, consider what some newly released CDC emails reveal about the tenure of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, and examine some recent studies on the effectiveness of last season's COVID vaccines. Plus, answering how New World screwworm could affect wildlife and another installment of This Week in Public Health History.  Links:Ebola Symptoms in Current Outbreak May Be Milder Than in Previous Ones (New York Times)New CDC Leaders Vow to Boost Skeleton Staff Left After. DOGE Cuts (Bloomberg)  Vaccine RCT spreadsheet aims to show the data, dispel myths about vaccines (CIDRAP)  Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy: Voices for Vaccines Families Fighting Flu Vaccinate Your Family Shot@Life Medical Reserve Corps Learn more about the Vaccine Integrity Project MORE EPISODES       SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   Music: "Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

Download your FREE Start, Grow, Scale Roadmap in under 30 seconds: https://bit.ly/4prr8bL What's the one skill that works on gangs, soldiers, hostage situations - and your team back at the office? Ross Kemp breaks down the debrief technique he picked up in Afghanistan, why "two ears, one mouth" is the real secret to great leadership, and the negotiation advice from a billionaire mentor that changed how he does business. Ross Kemp is a BAFTA-winning actor, journalist and documentary maker, best known for playing Grant Mitchell in EastEnders and for his hard-hitting series Ross Kemp on Gangs, Ross Kemp: Extreme World and Ross Kemp: Afghanistan. Over three decades he's reported from gang-controlled streets in Compton, cartel territory in Colombia and the frontline in Afghanistan, building teams and making high-stakes calls in some of the most hostile environments on earth. He explains: ◼ Why "TRIM" - the debrief ritual he learned from Royal Marines Commandos - stops resentment building in any team ◼ How reading body language and behaviour keeps you safe when the stakes are life or death ◼ Why the best negotiators aim for the middle ground, not to "take someone to the cleaners" Chapters ·       00:00:00 Intro ·       00:01:04 Growing Up in Essex & Getting Into Acting ·       00:03:05 Landing the Role of Grant Mitchell in EastEnders ·       00:04:13 Leaving EastEnders for a Career in Documentaries ·       00:05:16 Meeting a Gang Member Shot 23 Times ·       00:09:08 Filming Ross Kemp on Gangs ·       00:10:49 The Most Dangerous Moments in Afghanistan ·       00:13:36 Reading Body Language to Stay Alive ·       00:14:52 What Is TRIM (Trauma Risk Management)? ·       00:18:20 Exit Strategies and Preparing for the Worst ·       00:19:04 Why Listening Is the Most Important Skill ·       00:20:35 Why Ross Never Judges the People He Interviews ·       00:21:00 The Horrors He Witnessed in the DRC ·       00:23:08 Ads ·       00:24:12 How Ross Copes With What He's Seen ·       00:25:45 Using Honesty as a Negotiating Tool ·       00:26:43 Building His Own Production Company ·       00:27:42 Lessons in Leadership and Managing People ·       00:29:05 Finding the Courage to Keep Going ·       00:30:14 What Ross Has Learned About Human Nature ·       00:35:22 The Craziest Things He's Witnessed ·       00:39:48 His Next Documentary: Online Exploitation and Yemen ·       00:43:22 Advice for Business Owners ·       00:44:19 Negotiation Lessons From Billionaire Lord Waheed Ali ·       00:47:19 Outro   Even More Value:   Download your FREE Start, Grow, Scale Roadmap in under 30 seconds: https://bit.ly/4prr8bL Hear from Adam and some of the country's biggest entrepreneurs on how to SCALE your Business past £1 Million: https://bit.ly/3S7fTIS Learn how to build a 7 Figure SCALE plan that runs WITHOUT you: https://bit.ly/3Qq2ACO Follow Adam Stott's Socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | Coaching  

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A clinical trial has begun enrolling Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo to evaluate potential treatment. The World Health Organization said it will assess an antibody and antiviral drug remdesivir. The chief of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that the ongoing outbreak remains very serious as the DRC has reported more than 400 deaths.

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayoangazia sekta ya ufugaji wa samaki na viumbe vingine na mimea baharini na kwenye maziwa, sekta ambayo inaendelea kushuhudia ukuaji mkubwa duniani, huku uzalishaji wa samaki ukifikia kiwango cha juu zaidi kuwahi kurekodiwa.Shughuli za uokoaji zinaendelea nchini Venezuela kufuatia athari za matetemeko makubwa ya ardhi yaliyoua maelfu ya watu na kuwaacha maelfu wengine bila makazi. Mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa yalipozungumza na waandishi wa habari leo jijini Geneva, Uswisi yametahadharisha kuwa uhaba wa huduma za afya, chakula na makazi unaongeza hatari ya milipuko ya magonjwa. Msemaji wa Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Afya Duniani, WHO, Christian Lindmeier amesisitiza wawasi huo akisema “Huduma za afya ziko chini ya shinikizo kubwa sana kwa sasa.”Tathmini mpya ya Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mpango wa Maendeleo, UNDP imeonya kuwa mlipuko wa Ebola katika Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC unaweza kuwasukuma karibu watu milioni moja zaidi kuingia kwenye umaskini, huku wanawake wakitarajiwa kuathirika zaidi kiuchumi na kiafya. Ripoti hiyo iliyotolewa leo New York Marekani na Kinshasa, DRC pia inaeleza kuwa mlipuko huu wa sasa unaweza kugharimu uchumi wa Afrika hadi dola bilioni 3.6 za Marekani iwapo athari zake zitaenea zaidi.Na, Kuelekea Mdahalo wa kwanza wa Kimataifa Kuhusu Usimamizi wa Akili Mnemba, AI utakaofanyika wiki ijayo jijini Geneva, Uswisi, Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Kuhudumia Watoto, UNICEF limezitaka serikali na wadau kuhakikisha haki za watoto zinazingatiwa katika usimamizi wa matumizi ya akili mnemba (AI). Shirika hilo linataka sheria madhubuti za kuzuia unyanyasaji wa watoto unaowezeshwa na AI, mifumo ya AI iliyo salama na yenye uwazi, pamoja na uwekezaji katika utafiti, elimu ya matumizi ya AI.Mwenyeji wako ni Assumpta Massoi, karibu!

Around the world, Christians are being persecuted for their faith. A report last Friday indicated 28 Christians were massacred in Nigeria as Islamic militants targeted a village overnight. A week ago today, the ACLJ reported in the Congo, the DRC, Islamic jihadists were conducting a village-by-village extermination of Christians. They report in the last three weeks, 76 Christians were hunted down and slaughtered/beheaded, executed in groups, and dragged from their homes. The ultimatum is: "Deny Christ or die." Earlier this month a story indicated that authorities with the Chinese Communist Party raided the Sunday service of an influential Protestant house church detaining pastors and dozens of members, including children. Also this month in India, it was reported that three Christian families had their homes burned down by a suspected Hindu mob. The matter of persecution is very real and it's happening every day. Todd Nettleton is Vice President for Message for the Voice of the Martyrs–USA and host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio and joins us for this edition of Crosstalk.

Around the world, Christians are being persecuted for their faith. A report last Friday indicated 28 Christians were massacred in Nigeria as Islamic militants targeted a village overnight. A week ago today, the ACLJ reported in the Congo, the DRC, Islamic jihadists were conducting a village-by-village extermination of Christians. They report in the last three weeks, 76 Christians were hunted down and slaughtered/beheaded, executed in groups, and dragged from their homes. The ultimatum is: "Deny Christ or die." Earlier this month a story indicated that authorities with the Chinese Communist Party raided the Sunday service of an influential Protestant house church detaining pastors and dozens of members, including children. Also this month in India, it was reported that three Christian families had their homes burned down by a suspected Hindu mob. The matter of persecution is very real and it's happening every day. Todd Nettleton is Vice President for Message for the Voice of the Martyrs–USA and host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio and joins us for this edition of Crosstalk.

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This episode SK Ivkovich, Dolphin Research Center, provides some great learning and advice for training social animals in a group with one trainer.  This podcast is a companion to SK's presentation at the 2026 ABMA-IAATE annual conference titled “Three's a Crowd? Benefits of Training Social Animals in a Multi-Animal Group with One Trainer”. SK starts the discussion by advocating for the many benefits, to both animals and humans, of training social animals in a group.  SK also focuses on the importance of focusing on the individual in the group and the role of the social hierarchy.  The episode finishes on some advice for how to get started training social animals in a group. Stay tuned in for SK's "Training Tale" about DRC's new harbor seals! For questions or suggestions about the podcast email ⁠abc@theabma.org⁠ and to reach SK email sarah.ivkovich@dolphins.org To learn more about the Dolphin Research Center's Professional Animal Trainer Program visit https://dolphins.org/drcti_professional_trainer_certificate_program and to learn more about the Dolphin Academy Program visit https://dolphins.org/drcti_professional_trainer_certificate_program3:15 Introduction to SK Ivkovich 4:50 Information on Dolphin Research Center's Professional Animal Trainer Program and Dolphin Academy Program 10:15 The benefits of training social animals in a group 18:00 The benefits to the trainers 22:10 How to focus on each individual while training in a group 25:50 The role of social hierarchy 39:50 Advice for starting a session with multiple animals 48:55 Bridging animals in a group 57:00 “Training Tale” 

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayokupeleka jijini Nairobi nchini Kenya ambako kunafanyika Mkutano wa Umoja wa Mataifa kuhusu Usimamizi wa Matumizi ya Intaneti, IGF, mahususi kwa bara la Afrika pekee, AfIGF. Stella Vuzo, Afisa Habari wa UNIS Nairobi, Kenya amezungumza na mmoja wa vijana washiriki na kukuletea maoni yake.Idadi ya waliokufa kwenye matetemeko mawili makubwa ya ardhi yaliyokumba Venezuela wiki hii ikiongezeka na kufikia 235, afisa wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Uhamiaji IOM nchini humo Luis Segovia akizungumza kutoka mji mkuu Caracas baada kusambaza vifaa vya dharura kwa familia amesema, “leo, IOM itaendelea kufanya kazi kwa karibu na mamlaka husika pamoja na washirika wa kibinadamu ili kuhakikisha msaada unawafikia kwa wakati wale wanaouhitaji zaidi.”Nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo, DRC, waambata wa wagonjwa au watu waliokufa kwa Ebola wakishindwa kusalia kwenye karantini ili kudhibiti kusambaa kwa ugonjwa huo, David Stevenson, Mwakilishi Mkazi wa shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Mpango wa Chakula WFP kupitia ukurasa wa X amesema ni muhimu kuongeza usaidizi wa shirika hilo ili liweze kutoa mgao zaidi kwa wahitaji waliko, akitoa mfano wa swali alilosema rahisi lakini chungu kutoka kwa mkimbizi wa ndani Jack aliyefiwa na mwanae kwa Ebola na mkewe yuko karantini, na sasa analea watoto 13 kwa msaada wa mgao wa chakula kutoka WFP. “Kwa watoto wote hawa, mgao huu wa chakula wa mwezi mmoja utadumu kwa wiki mbili tu. Na baada ya hapo, nitawalishaje ilhali sina njia yoyote ya kufanya hivyo?”.Ripoti ya mwaka huu wa 2026 kuhusu dawa za kulevya na uhalifu imeonya kuhusu ongezeko la dawa mpya za kutengenezwa maabara huku maendeleo ya teknolojia yakiwezesha wasafirishaji kukwepa kubainika. Mkurugenzi Mtendaji wa Ofisi ya Umoja wa Mataifa ya Kudhibiti Dawa za Kulevya na Uhalifu, (UNODC) Monica Juma, amesema dunia inashuhudia ongezeko ambalo halijawahi kutokea la aina mpya za dawa za kulevya, huku baadhi zikiwa na nguvu na hatari zaidi kuliko zilizokuwepo awali.Na katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili, tunasalia huko huko Nairobi Kenya kwani leo mchambuzi wetu ni Dkt. Josephat Gitonga, ambaye ni Mhadhiri katika Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi, kwenye kitivo cha Tafsiri na Ukalimani anafafanua maana ya methali “Lengelenge lako si jipu langu”.Mwenyeji wako ni Feissal Kirwa, karibu!

Islamic militants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo claim to have killed more than 80 Christians during several recent armed assaults in the northeastern region of the country. The deadliest incident is believed to have claimed the lives of an estimated 60 believers, whom the attackers referred to as "Christian combatants." The Islamic State Central Africa Province claims to have killed nearly 1,000 Christians in northeastern DRC since December 2024. Dr. David Kasali serves as the founder of the Congo Initiative, a Christ-centred educational institution that seeks to bring spiritual transformation to the country. He joins Closer to the Fire host Greg Musselman to discuss the recent violent attacks on followers of Jesus in the DRC, the many other challenges facing the nation's believers in the northeast of the country. Length 43 minutes Episode Notes To view the interview with Dr. David Kasali https://vomcanada.com/cttf-videos/video/cttf-cd-2026-06-25.htm Congo Initiative: https://congoinitiative.org Pray for the Democratic Republic of the Congo: https://www.vomcanada.com/drc.htm The Voice of the Martyrs Canada www.vomcanada.com

Katika mji wa Goma mashariki mwa Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo (DRC), ambako miongo ya vita imeacha maelfu ya watoto bila familia, elimu au usalama, Lydie Mbusa Mwenge ameweka maisha yake katika mstari wa mbele wa kupigania haki za wasichana walioathiriwa na vita. Mwenge ni mwanzilishi na mratibu wa shirika la Action Intervention des Femmes Entrepreneurs pour le Développement, linalojikita katika kulinda na kuwawezesha wasichana walio chini ya umri wa miaka 18, hususan wale manusura wa ubakaji, kupoteza familia zao au kulazimika kuishi mitaani. Bi. Lydie Mwenge amezungumza na Flora Nducha wa Idhaa hii, ungana nao.

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina, leo tunaelekea nchini DRC, kwa Lydie Mwenge, Mwanaharakati wa kupigania haki hususan za wasichana walio na umri wa chini ya miaka 18 walioathirika na vita inayoendelea nchini humo ukiwemo ukatili wa kingono.Mashirika ya Umoja wa Mataifa yanaendelea na harakati za kutoa msaada wa dharura kwa Venezuela kufuatia matetemeko mawili makubwa ya ardhi yaliyolikumba taifa hilo jana Jumatano Juni 24, na kusababisha vifo vya watu wasiopungua 164 pamoja na uharibifu mkubwa katika mji mkuu, Caracas, na maeneo ya jirani. Matetemeko hayo mawili yenye ukubwa wa 7.2 na 7.5 katika kipimo cha Richter yametokea ndani ya muda wa chini ya dakika moja, yakiharibu nyumba, hospitali, barabara na miundombinu mingine muhimu.Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa, António Guterres, ametoa wito wa kuimarishwa kwa ulinzi wa mabaharia duniani, akionya kuwa ongezeko la migogoro na mivutano ya kisiasa linaweka maelfu ya wafanyakazi wa baharini katika hatari wakati wakiendelea kuhakikisha biashara na usafirishaji wa bidhaa duniani vinaendelea. Katika ujumbe wake wa kuadhimisha Siku ya Kimataifa ya Mabaharia, inayoadhimishwa kila mwaka tarehe 25 Juni, Katibu Mkuu amesema karibu asilimia 90 ya bidhaa na mahitaji muhimu duniani, ikiwemo chakula, dawa na nishati, husafirishwa kwa njia ya bahari.Na maandalizi ya Mkutano wa 15 wa Afrika Kuhusu Usimamizi wa Matumizi ya Intaneti, AfIGF utakaofanyika mwezi Novemba mwaka huu nchini Ghana yameanza ambapo maoni ya wadau yatakusanywa ili kuweka mazingira salama ya matumizi ya intaneti barani Afrika na hatimaye duniani. Vijana na watoto kutoka nchi mbalimbali wamekutana jijini Nairobi Kenya kuandaa mawazo yao na mmoja wao ni Sheryl Christine Adhiambo kutoka taasisi ya Legal Sisters ya nchini Kenya.Mwenyeji wako ni Feissal Kirwa, karibu!

Hii leo jaridani tunakuletea mada kwa kina inayoturejesha hapa makao makuu ya Umoja wa Mataifa ambapo Leah Mushi ameketi chini na Mbunge wa Bunge la Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania Nassriya Nassir Ali akieleza safari yake ya uongozi wa nafasi za umma kupitia mkalimani wake wa lugha ya alama Tusajigwa Ernest. Pia tunakuletea Muhtasariw a habari na jifunze Kiswahili.Janga la tabianchi linakaribia kwa kasi zaidi kuliko inavyodhaniwa ameonya leo Katibu Mkuu wa Umoja wa Mataifa, António Guterres, huku akitoa wito wa hatua saba za haraka kupunguza uzalishaji wa gesi chafuzi na kuachana na matumizi ya mafuta ya kisukuku. Akizungumza mjini London kwenye mkutano wa hatua dhidi ya tabianchi, ametaja hatua hizo kuwa ni pamoja na Serikali zichukue hatua madhubuti za tabianchi, dunia iongeze matumizi ya nishati safi, ilinde jamii zilizo hatarini, ihakikishe ufadhili wa haki kwa nchi zinazoendelea, isimamie kwa uwajibikaji matumizi ya teknolojia ya akili mnemba na kupambana na upotoshaji wa taarifa kuhusu tabianchi. Guterres amesema hatua hizo ni muhimu ili kudhibiti ongezeko la joto duniani na kuzuia madhara makubwa zaidi kwa binadamu na mazingira.Shirika la Umoja wa Mataifa la Kuhudumia Wakimbizi, UNHCR, limekaribisha makubaliano mapya kati ya DRC na Rwanda ya kusaidia wakimbizi kurejea nyumbani kwa hiari, usalama na heshima. Katika mkutano uliofanyika Addis Ababa Ethiopia, serikali za nchi hizo mbili zimeahidi kuimarisha ushirikiano kwa msaada wa UNHCR ili kuwezesha urejeaji salama wa wakimbizi.Zaidi ya wagonjwa 1,000 vya Ebola wamethibitishwa nchini Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Congo DRC, huku watu 254 wakifariki dunia kwa mujibu wa Shirika la Afya la Umoja wa Mataifa Duniani WHO likiongeza kuwa wagonjwa 100 wamepona, jambo linaloonesha kuwa huduma ya afya ya haraka inaweza kuokoa maisha.Na katika kujifunza lugha ya Kiswahili hii leo mtaalam wetu Onni Sigalla, Mhariri mwandamizi wa Baraza la Kiswahili la Taifa nchini Tanzania, BAKITA anafafanua maana za neno "TANUWINI"Mwenyeji wako ni Feissal Kirwa, karibu!

In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes David Simon, Partner at Foley & Lardner, and Jack Korba Of Counsel at Foley & Lardner, and Olivier Bustin a Partner at Pinsent Masons about doing business in and with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This is the first part of a two-part series on this topic. The guests present a detailed manner to evaluate  and manage going into a high-risk country or region.   The three argue that while governance and logistics risks remain, improved infrastructure and heightened strategic importance of the DRC's critical minerals (including cobalt, coltan, lithium, manganese, and rare earths) make risks more manageable and the market more relevant, with noted U.S. government continuity across administrations. They discuss opportunities beyond mining, including power, logistics, banking/insurance, tech, entertainment, and education, while emphasizing infrastructure and bankability constraints. Korba outlines national security, sanctions/export controls, and supply chain “adjacency” risks, and the need for sector-specific analysis. The panel highlights “choke points” from concentrated power and weak institutions, and Bustin explains why local content/ownership rules and patronage dynamics require diligence beyond nominal ownership. They conclude with applying a risk-based compliance approach, devoting enhanced resources to higher-risk projects and counterparties.  Key Highlights  ·      Why DRC Now ·      Beyond Mining Opportunities ·      National Security Risks ·      Choke Points Explained ·      Local Ownership Diligence ·      Risk Based Compliance  Resources David Simon Jack Korba Olivier Bustin Foley & Lardner Pinsent Masons The Democratic Republic of the Congo as a Near-Term Strategic Opportunity for U.S. Companies Part 1 Part 2 Part 3   Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn   To learn about the intersection of Sherlock Holmes and the modern compliance professional, check out my latest book, The Game is Afoot-What Sherlock Holmes Teaches About Risk, Ethics and Investigations on Amazon.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Adie introduces stories on the G7 summit and Donald Trump's Iran deal, the ongoing Ebola crisis in DRC, Peru's knife-edge elections, South Korea's feminist literary circles, and Ghana's World Cup dreams.President Donald Trump once again dominated the agenda at the latest G7 summit in France, as he presented his prospective peace deal with Iran, and agreed to continued support for Ukraine. James Waterhouse was in Evian-les-Bains where he watched as leaders scrambled to keep up with the President's evolving agenda.Health clinics in the Democratic Republic of Congo are battling to bring the latest Ebola virus outbreak under control. The head of Africa's Centres for Disease Control warned this week that the current spread of the virus – which is also affecting Uganda - could be the worst ever. Anne Soy has been in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak. Peru recently held its second round of voting in a knife-edge presidential election which has pitted two very different candidates against each other – the right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sanchez. Ione Wells has been speaking to voters in Lima.The women of South Korea have experienced an anti-feminist backlash in recent years, following the MeToo movement's breakthrough in 2016. One of the responses has been a rise in book clubs and writing rooms for women, offering a space to gather and talk freely. Leehyun Choi reports from Seoul. And England take on Ghana in the World Cup next Tuesday - one of ten African countries playing in this year's tournament. Sara Wheeler has been in Jamestown where she heard more about football's cherished place in Ghanaian life.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill and Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Kate Adie introduces stories on the G7 summit and Donald Trump's Iran deal, the ongoing Ebola crisis in DRC, Peru's knife-edge elections, South Korea's feminist literary circles, and Ghana's world cup dreams.President Donald Trump once again dominated the agenda at the latest G7 summit in France, as he presented his prospective peace deal with Iran, and agreed to continued support for Ukraine. James Waterhouse was in Evian-les-Bains where he watched as leaders scrambled to keep up with the President's evolving agenda.Health clinics in the Democratic Republic of Congo are battling to bring the latest Ebola virus outbreak under control. The head of Africa's Centres for Disease Control warned this week that the current spread of the virus – which is also affecting Uganda - could be the worst ever. Anne Soy has been in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak.Peru recently held its second round of voting in a knife-edge presidential election which has pitted two very different candidates against each other – the right-wing Keiko Fujimori and left-wing Roberto Sanchez. Ione Wells has been speaking to voters in Lima.The women of South Korea have experienced an anti-feminist backlash in recent years, following the MeToo movement's breakthrough in 2016. One of the responses has been a rise in book clubs and writing rooms for women, offering a space to gather and talk freely. Leehyun Choi reports from Seoul.And England take on Ghana in the World Cup next Tuesday - one of ten African countries playing in this year's tournament. Sara Wheeler has been in Jamestown where she heard more about football's cherished place in Ghanaian life.Series Producer: Serena Tarling Production Coordinators: Sophie Hill and Katie Morrison Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

This week, Chris Dall and Dr. Michael Osterholm bring the latest on the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, what the World Cup means from a public health perspective, as well as explain what screwworm is and how it could threaten US livestock. They'll also have updates on the hantavirus outbreak, discuss how the US could likely lose its measles elimination status, and give you an update on COVID and other respiratory infections. Plus, the latest installment of This Week in Public Health History.  Links:The ‘diseases of crowds' experts say could be at the World Cup (CIDRAP) Africa CDC head warns Ebola outbreak could be worst ever (CIDRAP) 20 Years of HPV Vaccine Success (CIDRAP)  Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy: Voices for Vaccines Families Fighting Flu Vaccinate Your Family Shot@Life Medical Reserve Corps Learn more about the Vaccine Integrity Project MORE EPISODES       SUPPORT THIS PODCAST   Music: "Beauty Flow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

In eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, where the Ebola outbreak continues to challenge communities, there is still reason for hope. Despite fear, violence and mistrust, many patients are surviving and recovering from the disease. In areas where treatment centres have been attacked and health workers threatened, every recovery offers a much-needed boost to families and communities struggling with the outbreak. We hear from the BBC's Anne Soy who travelled to the DRC and has been following response teams in hotspots including Bunia, Rwampara and Mongbwalu. Also, we explain how Uganda's cryptocurrency ban has created an illegal network of digital transactions. Presenter: Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Godwin Asediba and Bella Twine Technical Producer: Davis Mwasaru Senior Producer: Keikantse Shumba Editors: Charles Gitonga and Maryam Abdalla

This episode is packed with exciting news and updates from around the world, from sports to politics and entertainment. The speaker shares the latest on the World Cup, where Portugal and the DRC are tied, and the US team is gearing up to face Australia. Meanwhile, the city is buzzing with activity as the Knicks Championship Parade is set to take place in New York City, featuring a historic ticket tape parade and a performance by Alicia Keys.The speaker also touches on the upcoming Boston event, where as many as sixty tall ships will make their way up the coast and into the city. Additionally, the Massachusetts government is taking steps to prevent wrong-way drivers after a recent tragedy, and the Federal Reserve's decision to keep interest rates steady has significant implications for the economy.The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from sports to local news and current events. The speaker shares updates on the World Cup, the Knicks Championship Parade, and the upcoming tall ships event in Boston. They also discuss the importance of road safety and the measures being taken to prevent accidents.**Summary*** *Summary:** The speaker discusses the latest news and updates from the world of sports, including the latest developments in the World Cup and the speaker's personal experiences.**Summary**The speaker shares the latest news and updates from around the world, covering sports, politics, and entertainment. The conversation includes updates on the World Cup, the Knicks Championship Parade, and the upcoming tall ships event in Boston.**Key Points:*** The speaker shares the latest news and updates from around the world* The World Cup is ongoing, with Portugal and the DRC tied* The US team is gearing up to face Australia* The Knicks Championship Parade is taking place in New York City, featuring a historic ticket tape parade and a performance by Alicia Keys* The upcoming tall ships event in Boston is expected to draw large crowds* The Massachusetts government is taking steps to prevent wrong-way drivers after a recent tragedy**Listen to the full episode to hear more about these exciting updates and the speaker's thoughts on the latest news and events.**See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is raging with no end in sight. So far, there are 676 confirmed cases, including 136 confirmed deaths. The true numbers are likely higher. One reason this outbreak is so bad is that it was detected late. According to my guest today, Jeremy Konyndyk, one reason disease surveillance broke down was that the United States abruptly cut funding for these programs and related activities in the DRC as part of its shuttering of USAID and steep foreign aid cuts last year. Jeremy Konyndyk is the president of Refugees International and has deep experience managing Ebola outbreaks, having served as the American point person on the response to the 2014 outbreak in West Africa. We kick off by discussing the trajectory of this outbreak and why U.S. foreign aid cuts likely allowed Ebola to spread undetected, before having a longer conversation about how to get this worsening outbreak under control.

This episode unpacks how a major Ebola outbreak in Central Africa exposed critical gaps in global health surveillance and assesses U.S. preparedness for future biological threats.   Host: James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, CFR   Guest: Thomas J. Bollyky, Bloomberg Chair in Global Health; Senior Fellow for International Economics, Law, and Development; and Director of the Global Health Program   We Discuss:   The current state of the Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, and why the case count was already high by the time authorities reported it. Why governments are often slow to report cases during outbreaks, and what delayed reporting may have cost in this instance. Why the WHO has discouraged trade and travel restrictions. How the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO is shaping a more limited response. Whether China is stepping in to fill the global health leadership gap left by U.S. institutional withdrawal. What the politicization of mRNA vaccine technology means for the U.S. ability to respond to future outbreaks that require rapid vaccine deployment. How artificial intelligence creates opportunities to accelerate global health responses, but also introduces new risks like engineered pathogens.   Mentioned on the Episode:   CDC Health Alert: Ebola Disease Outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, May 19, 2026   WHO Disease Outbreak News: Ebola caused by Bundibugyo Virus, DRC and Uganda, May 21, 2026   WHO Declaration of Public Health Emergency of International Concern, May 17, 2026   Bollyky et al., "Assessing COVID-19 pandemic policies and behaviours and their economic and educational trade-offs across US states from Jan 1, 2020, to July 31, 2022: an observational analysis," The Lancet   CDC Mobilizes International Response Following Ebola Disease Outbreak, May 18, 2026   For an episode transcript and show notes, visit The President's Inbox at: https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/presidents-inbox/americas-ebola-preparedness   Opinions expressed on The President's Inbox are solely those of the host or guests, not of CFR, which takes no institutional positions on matters of policy.

Over the past 18 months some of the most violent attacks against persecuted Christians anywhere in the world have taken place in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country where more than 100 armed groups—many motivated by Islamist ideals—vie for territory and influence. Dr. David Kasali, founder and president of Congo Initiative, is back on VOM Radio this week to tell how Christians are responding and enduring, how they are choosing to be victors instead of victims. Listen as he shares how he trains Christians to overcome their fears and how he prays for Christ's Kingdom to be established in DRC, just as it is in heaven. He'll also share how Congo Initiative is welcoming Christians from around the world to come and serve in various roles. "We have to work," Dr. Kasali says, "for the coming Kingdom of God." He'll also share the story of his calling by God to return to Congo—leaving behind an education ministry he truly loved in Kenya—to serve and strengthen the persecuted church in DRC. And finally, he'll equip listeners to pray specifically for the needs of persecuted Christians in the Congo. Dr. Kasali's first visit with VOM Radio can be heard here. The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria, China and Iran, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content, and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today.