Good morning. Here is your Lesotho Tribune news briefing for Tuesday, 19 May 2026.
Africa
At least 118 dead in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, official says
At least 118 people have died in an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the World Health Organization declaring it a public health emergency of international concern. The outbreak poses a significant threat to the region and has prompted a global health response.
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What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?
The current Ebola outbreak in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is complicated by ongoing armed conflict in the affected region, making containment and response efforts particularly challenging. These factors have hindered efforts to stop the spread of the deadly virus.
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Four killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel prices
Four people have been killed during protests in Kenya as workers strike over high fuel prices, with thousands of commuters stranded and major roads in Nairobi left largely empty. The industrial action reflects growing public frustration over the cost of living crisis in the East...
