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Kenya discharged five Ebola patients and cleared 46 contacts on November 3. See why 52 remain monitored and when the outbreak may end. NAIROBI, 3 November 2026 — Kenya has discharged five patients who recovered from Bundibugyo virus disease and released 46 more contacts from monitoring, according to a Health Ministry statement reported on Tuesday afternoon. The country's cumulative total remains nine laboratory-confirmed Ebola infections, including two deaths. Two patients are still receiving treatment, while 52 contacts remain under observation. The Standard reported the recoveries after the ministry's earlier official surveillance update , which recorded the 46 contacts as scheduled for release. The new discharge figures mark a change from earlier October reports, but they do not mean the outbreak has been declared over. Health officials say no new confirmed case has been reported since 19 October and that the nine infections belong to a single transmission cluster. What changed in Kenya's Ebola response on 3 November? Five laboratory-confirmed patients completed treatment and were cleared for discharge, while 46 monitored contacts completed their 21-day observation period. Another 52 contacts remain under follow-up. Kenya still reports nine cumulative infections and two deaths; health officials say the outbreak has not yet been declared over. Five recoveries change the picture, not the cumulative case count The afternoon Health Ministry statement cited by The Star says two of the recovered patients had been treated at Kenyatta National Hospital and three at The Nairobi Hospital. All five were reported to have completed treatment, remained symptom-free and obtained the laboratory results required for discharge. One patient remains in care at each hospital, according to independent reporting by People Daily . These are recoveries among previously confirmed patients, not five newly detected infections. The cumulative tally of nine includes everyone diagnosed during the outbreak, regardless of whether they have recovered, remain in care or died. According to the ministry's November 3 figures, the nine outcomes comprise five recovered patients, two still receiving treatment and two deaths . The distinction matters because changes in hospital occupancy and cumulative diagnoses measure different things. A discharge reduces the number of patients in treatment; it does not erase an earlier positive laboratory result. Equally, an increase in the number of people cleared from observation does not represent an increase in infections. How the contact-monitoring figures add up Continue Reading Full Article PUBLIC HEALTH ALERTS Kenya Ebola: Five Patients Discharged, 52 Contacts Monitored By Otieno kevin News Editor Otieno kevin Home Comment Nov 3, 2026 Nov 3, 2026 8 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: NAIROBI, 3 November 2026 — Kenya has discharged five patients who recovered from Bundibugyo virus disease and released 46 more contacts from monitoring, according to a Health Ministry statement reported on Tuesday afternoon. The country's cumulative total remains nine laboratory-confirmed Ebola infections, including two deaths. Two patients are still receiving treatment, while 52 contacts remain under observation. The Standard reported the recoveries after the ministry's earlier official surveillance update , which recorded the 46 contacts as scheduled for release. The new discharge figures mark a change from earlier October reports, but they do not mean the outbreak has been declared over. Health officials say no new confirmed case has been reported since 19 October and that the nine infections belong to a single transmission cluster. What changed in Kenya's Ebola response on 3 November? Five laboratory-confirmed patients completed treatment and were cleared for discharge, while 46 monitored contacts completed their 21-day observation period. Another 52 contacts remain under follow-up. Kenya still reports nine cumulative infections and two deaths; health officials say the outbreak has not yet been declared over. Five recoveries change the picture, not the cumulative case count The afternoon Health Ministry statement cited by The Star says two of the recovered patients had been treated at Kenyatta National Hospital and three at The Nairobi Hospital. All five were reported to have completed treatment, remained symptom-free and obtained the laboratory results required for discharge. One patient remains in care at each hospital, according to independent reporting by People Daily . These are recoveries among previously confirmed patients, not five newly detected infections. The cumulative tally of nine includes everyone diagnosed during the outbreak, regardless of whether they have recovered, remain in care or died. According to the ministry's November 3 figures, the nine outcomes comprise five recovered patients, two still receiving treatment and two deaths . The distinction matters because changes in hospital occupancy and cumulative diagnoses measure different things. A discharge reduces the number of patients in treatment; it does not erase an earlier positive laboratory result. Equally, an increase in the number of people cleared from observation does not represent an increase in infections. ADVERTISEMENT How the contact-monitoring figures add up On 3 November, the Ministry of Health reported that 46 contacts had finished the mandatory 21-day monitoring period and were due for release. Later reporting, including The Standard's account, confirmed they had been cleared. They joined an initial group of 20 people who completed monitoring in late October, bringing the reported number released to 66 contacts . A further 52 contacts were still under observation as of the November 3 update. Officials expect them to finish monitoring by 11 November if they remain symptom-free and meet the applicable release criteria. The date is a projection, not an unconditional promise: a person's follow-up depends on the timing of their last possible exposure and individual health assessment. Category reported on 3 November People Interpretation Contacts cleared in the earlier group 20 Completed observation in late October Contacts newly cleared 46 Completed the 21-day period Contacts remaining under monitoring 52 Not diagnosed as infected by this count Total across these monitoring groups 118 Not the cumulative confirmed-case count At an earlier stage, the Health Cabinet Secretary said investigators had traced 135 contacts of the first imported case , including people identified beyond Kenya. Citizen Digital's report on his parliamentary appearance describes that larger tracing exercise. The 135 and 118 figures should not be treated as interchangeable: they refer to differently defined reporting groups and stages of the investigation. They do not imply 17 missing patients or 17 new infections. Why quarantine release is different from recovery A monitored contact is someone assessed as having potentially encountered an infected person. Contact tracing identifies and follows people who may become ill; it does not diagnose them. A confirmed patient has a laboratory-confirmed infection and requires a separate clinical discharge process. This distinction has guided XTRAfrica's earlier explanation of Kenya's October case and contact figures . A contact who completes the full observation period without developing symptoms and meets public-health requirements can return home. By contrast, the five patients discharged on November 3 had already been ill with confirmed Ebola and needed clinical recovery and negative laboratory tests. The ministry has urged employers, relatives and communities to welcome both groups without stigma. People Daily reported that discharged patients and contacts would receive psychosocial support. For the public, the practical lesson is to follow the health team's instructions if identified as a contact, report symptoms promptly and avoid treating quarantine status as proof of infection. Kenya's Ministry of Health guidance lists the toll-free 719 line for Ebola-related concerns and urges anyone with possible exposure or symptoms to seek prompt medical advice at a recognised facility. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . Healthcare System EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba Seeks to Reshape the Francophonie . Francophone River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? . Education Popular Today Healthcare System Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods . Education River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? . Justice & Human Rights Ghana Court Staff Strike: What Court Users Should Check . | Appointments Museveni's 13 Senior Nominees: Full List and PSC Review . Where Kenya's nine cases began The World Health Organization's 23 October situation report traces Kenya's first confirmed infection to a person who travelled from the Democratic Republic of the Congo through Uganda and arrived in Nairobi in early October. Kenya announced the imported case on 6 October. Eight additional cases were linked to that first patient, WHO reported, including family members and healthcare workers. Kenyan officials have continued to describe the infections as one known transmission chain, with no evidence of wider community transmission. The November 3 ministry bulletin also says no new confirmed cases have been reported since 19 October. This is a description of the evidence at the time of reporting, not a guarantee that additional cases can never arise. Earlier reporting captured a very different stage of the response. XTRAfrica's 7 October article recorded 57 identified contacts and emergency hospital preparations when the first case had only recently been confirmed. The subsequent rise to nine cases and the November clearance figures reflect an evolving response; today's totals should never be applied retrospectively to those earlier dates. A later European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control assessment recorded two deaths in Kenya as of 26 October, explaining why WHO's older 20 October tally, which showed one death at that earlier cutoff, differs from the November position. Both reports must be read with their dates attached. Surveillance is continuing at borders and hospitals The Health Ministry says its response includes monitoring at 26 designated points of entry , training for more than 4,900 healthcare workers , 349 rapid response teams on standby and five laboratories designated for testing, together with mobile laboratory capacity. The ministry's 3 November statement describes these as preparedness and surveillance measures, not as proof that every site has identical staffing or equipment. ADVERTISEMENT The statement also records UNICEF support, including protective equipment and deployments of public-health personnel. Continued cross-border surveillance is particularly important because Bundibugyo Ebola transmission in the wider region is not limited to Kenya. The WHO multi-country report discusses the DRC outbreak and cases reported in Kenya and Nigeria. XTRAfrica has also covered Nigeria's separate imported-case response , which should not be added to Kenya's case total. Preparedness remains a real public-service story even when case numbers are stable. Training health workers, maintaining protective supplies and tracing travellers are investments in the capacity to respond if another suspected infection is identified. The ministry has said Kenya has not imposed domestic restrictions on travel, trade or public gatherings because of this update. Why the outbreak cannot be declared over yet The discharge of five patients and 46 contacts is an important step, but it does not start an automatic declaration of the outbreak's end. Two confirmed patients were still receiving treatment on November 3. Health officials say Kenya must first reach the appropriate endpoint for its final confirmed patient, then complete a 42-day observation period without a new case before an official declaration can be made. That rule is rooted in two maximum 21-day Ebola incubation periods. In a separate, completed outbreak, the WHO explained Uganda's 42-day countdown after the last patient tested negative and left care. Kenya has not yet reached the equivalent final-patient milestone, according to its November 3 update. Until then, daily monitoring, laboratory confirmation, infection-prevention measures and clear public reporting remain essential. The next concrete checkpoints are the medical status of the two remaining patients and the planned completion of monitoring for the 52 contacts by 11 November, subject to their assessments. A formal end-of-outbreak announcement would require a later, separate confirmation. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Healthcare System Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination Patients face interrupted services as the labour dispute continues in Maniema. . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods Regional coordination is announced; funded actions and current local warnings determine readiness. . Education River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? A rights finding puts safe crossings and practical school access at the centre of the response. . 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Belgium found guilty of war crimes against the Congolese Dec 14, 2024 Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link King Leopold II and evidence of atrocities in the Congo Free State, where Congolese people were brutally punished, including having their hands severed. Brussels’ Appeal Court has ruled that Belgium committed serious crimes during the colonial era by abducting mixed-race children from their African mothers. This case was brought forward by five women who were taken from their families in the Democratic Republic of Congo (then Belgian Congo) between 1948 and 1953. The court overturned a 2021 lower court decision that had sided with the state. It ordered Belgium to pay €50,000 to each of the five women as compensation for the trauma they suffered. Je Suis Wazalendo" Patriotic Mug - Unite for the DRC Buy Now These abductions were part of the colonial government’s racial segregation policies, which banned marriages between White and Black people. Between 1948 and 1962, an estimated 15,000 mixed-race children were forcibly taken from their mothers. Many were placed in Catholic orphanages or sent to Belgium for adoption. These children faced abuse, discrimination, and a loss of identity. Their names were often changed, cutting them off from their roots and culture. This policy was one of many brutal practices under Belgium’s colonial rule in Congo, which lasted from 1885 to 1960. This ruling is a step toward acknowledging the lasting harm caused by colonialism and giving justice to its victims. DR.Congo Congo Prepares to Host First-Ever National AI Symposium in Kinshasa DR.Congo Joseph Kabila Accused of High Treason as Congo Seizes Assets and Shuts Down His Party DR.Congo Rwanda’s Puppet Returns: Kabila Enters Goma After Trump’s Warning to Kagame DR.Congo US to Rwanda: Withdraw from Congo, Mining Talks with DRC Moving Forward Top News More News US Visa Now ‘Nearly Impossible’ for Rwandans in 2025, Political Fears and Kagame’s Rule Blamed . Kagame's twisted genocide narrative nearly destroys US-based Nsabumukunzi . Rwanda’s $2 Billion Airport: A Debt Trap Disguised as Progress . Kagame's Desperate Economy: When Rwanda Starts Taxing Weddings, You Know It's Broken .

Around 3,500 children live on Lubumbashi’s streets without family ties. Activists urge Haut‑Katanga to provide shelters, care and police support. Nearly 3,500 children with no family ties are now living on the streets of Lubumbashi, the provincial capital of Haut‑Katanga, according to young activists who submitted a memorandum to the governor’s office. The memorandum describes precarious living conditions for these children and calls for urgent government action; Radio Okapi first reported the appeal. The activists urge the provincial government to build more shelters and ensure that street children receive social support and access to medical care. They also recommend involving police in managing the issue through arrest, deterrence and persuasion. In their view, the growing number of children living on the streets is a driver of aggression, theft and threats against citizens. Their proposals are based on a three‑year study conducted with the Provincial Gender Division and UNICEF, which identified nearly 3,500 affected children. The call for action comes as authorities have been trying to register and reintegrate street children; last April, provincial ministers launched “Ndobo,” an operation to identify children living without their families and orient them toward appropriate shelters. Police rounded up children in Lubumbashi, and officials assured them that the aim was to provide care. Many children were taken to the Lukuni centre about 50 km from the city, but officials admit that some run away and return to the streets. Broader efforts show that child protection in the Democratic Republic of Congo requires sustained investment. In Kinshasa, for example, MONUSCO’s child protection section recently rehabilitated a shelter for children without family support, adding rooms, showers, a kitchen and a dining area. During the handover ceremony, MONUSCO officials stressed that safeguarding children is a collective responsibility and that a country’s future rests on its youth. Within Haut‑Katanga, hundreds of suspected juvenile delinquents from Lubumbashi were transferred to the National Service in Kanyama Kasese for vocational training, underscoring the authorities’ attempts to rehabilitate vulnerable youth. As the number of street children rises, pressure is mounting on the Haut‑Katanga government to coordinate with community organisations, police and international partners to provide safe shelter, education and social reintegration. The memorandum submitted by youth activists has brought renewed attention to urban child vulnerability and the need for long‑term solutions Continue Reading Full Article PUBLIC HEALTH ALERTS Haut‑Katanga faces pressure to address urban child vulnerability By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Feb 9, 2026 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Nearly 3,500 children with no family ties are now living on the streets of Lubumbashi, the provincial capital of Haut‑Katanga, according to young activists who submitted a memorandum to the governor’s office. The memorandum describes precarious living conditions for these children and calls for urgent government action; Radio Okapi first reported the appeal. The activists urge the provincial government to build more shelters and ensure that street children receive social support and access to medical care. They also recommend involving police in managing the issue through arrest, deterrence and persuasion. In their view, the growing number of children living on the streets is a driver of aggression, theft and threats against citizens. ADVERTISEMENT Their proposals are based on a three‑year study conducted with the Provincial Gender Division and UNICEF, which identified nearly 3,500 affected children. The call for action comes as authorities have been trying to register and reintegrate street children; last April, provincial ministers launched “Ndobo,” an operation to identify children living without their families and orient them toward appropriate shelters. Police rounded up children in Lubumbashi, and officials assured them that the aim was to provide care. Many children were taken to the Lukuni centre about 50 km from the city, but officials admit that some run away and return to the streets. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . 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Nigerian music star Flavour says he isn't built for a traditional relationship and describes himself as part of the "wild world." Flavour is once again getting people talking—not because of a new song, but because of his candid thoughts on relationships. According to Daily Post , the Nigerian singer recently shared a personal perspective on his private life during a video broadcast that has since circulated widely on social media. The Nabania hitmaker made it clear that settling into a traditional one-partner relationship is not something he sees for himself. Describing his personality as adventurous and free-spirited, Flavour said he views himself as someone who thrives outside conventional expectations. Rather than seeing himself as a man who enjoys a domesticated lifestyle, the award-winning artist explained that he identifies more with freedom and exploration. He suggested that some men are comfortable with a more settled life, but he does not consider himself part of that group. The comments offer a rare glimpse into the mindset of one of Nigeria’s most private music stars. While Flavou r has largely kept discussions about his romantic life away from the spotlight, his latest remarks have sparked conversations online about relationships, commitment, and personal choice. The singer remains unmarried and is a father of three children with three different women, all of whom previously held beauty queen titles. Over the years, his personal life has often attracted public attention alongside his successful music career. As fans continue to debate his comments, Flavour’s message was straightforward: he sees himself as someone who values freedom above all else. Whether people agree or disagree, the singer has once again shown a willingness to speak openly about a part of his life that usually stays behind the scenes. ENTERTAINMENT Flavour Says He Can’t Be Tied Down to One Woman By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Jun 4, 2026 Jun 4, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Flavour is once again getting people talking—not because of a new song, but because of his candid thoughts on relationships. According to Daily Post , the Nigerian singer recently shared a personal perspective on his private life during a video broadcast that has since circulated widely on social media. The Nabania hitmaker made it clear that settling into a traditional one-partner relationship is not something he sees for himself. Describing his personality as adventurous and free-spirited, Flavour said he views himself as someone who thrives outside conventional expectations. ADVERTISEMENT Rather than seeing himself as a man who enjoys a domesticated lifestyle, the award-winning artist explained that he identifies more with freedom and exploration. 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Cardi B joined Stefon Diggs in Miami to celebrate his 32nd birthday, performing a playful dance and song during the NFL star’s post-bye week event. NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs marked his 32nd birthday with a delayed celebration in Miami, joined by rapper Cardi B and close friends. The New England Patriots player, whose birthday fell on November 29, waited until the team’s bye week to host the gathering During the dinner portion of the event, Cardi B and attendees sang Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday” as Diggs prepared to blow out his candles. The evening later moved into a nightclub setting, where Cardi B performed a brief dance for Diggs while Metro Boomin’s “Take Me Thru Dere,” featuring Quavo, played in the background. The rapper, who recently welcomed a baby last month, appeared in high spirits throughout the celebration. Diggs continues to draw attention both on and off the field, as he looks ahead to the remainder of the NFL season following the Patriots’ bye week. Continue Reading Full Article CELEBRITY TRENDS Cardi B Celebrates Stefon Diggs’ 32nd Birthday in Miami By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Dec 5, 2025 May 15, 2026 1 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs marked his 32nd birthday with a delayed celebration in Miami, joined by rapper Cardi B and close friends. The New England Patriots player, whose birthday fell on November 29, waited until the team’s bye week to host the gathering During the dinner portion of the event, Cardi B and attendees sang Stevie Wonder’s “Happy Birthday” as Diggs prepared to blow out his candles. The evening later moved into a nightclub setting, where Cardi B performed a brief dance for Diggs while Metro Boomin’s “Take Me Thru Dere,” featuring Quavo, played in the background. ADVERTISEMENT The rapper, who recently welcomed a baby last month, appeared in high spirits throughout the celebration. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . Healthcare System EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba Seeks to Reshape the Francophonie . Francophone River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? . Education Popular Today Biography KiDi Biography: Real Name, Albums, Son and Career . Pop Culture Trends Jessie J Says Cancer Risk Remains Despite Early Detection and Surgery . Celebrity Trends jay-z-solange-met-gala-elevator-incident-new-details . Afrobeats Lilian Mbabazi Misses Stage Appearance at Davido’s Kigali Concert . Justice & Crime Tekashi 6ix9ine Given Three-Month Prison Term for Probation Violations . Diggs continues to draw attention both on and off the field, as he looks ahead to the remainder of the NFL season following the Patriots’ bye week. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography KiDi Biography: Real Name, Albums, Son and Career Meet Ghana’s KiDi: his age, family, breakthrough, awards and 2026 album . Pop Culture Trends Jessie J Says Cancer Risk Remains Despite Early Detection and Surgery Singer reflects on diagnosis, surgery and emotional moment with her mother after cancer news . Celebrity Trends jay-z-solange-met-gala-elevator-incident-new-details Designer Oscar G. Lopez offers new insight into the 2014 elevator confrontation at the Met Gala . Afrobeats Lilian Mbabazi Misses Stage Appearance at Davido’s Kigali Concert Singer left waiting backstage after planned duet with Kitoko was cut during Davido’s BK Arena show . Tags Musics Musics

Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe says he seeks consent before touching married female colleagues during romantic scenes to avoid marital issues. Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has addressed criticisms surrounding his romantic roles with married female colleagues in movies. Speaking during a recent interview with BBC Igbo, the actor explained that he always asks his female co-stars—especially those who are married —for permission before touching them during filming. According to him, the approach is meant to maintain professional boundaries and avoid any potential misunderstandings that could affect their marriages. Arukwe said he takes this precaution whenever scenes require physical interaction. He noted that his goal is to ensure that colleagues feel comfortable while performing their roles on set. “Before filming, I ask my co-lead actor if it is okay to touch them in a certain way, especially the married ones because I don’t want them to have problems at home,” he said. The actor also addressed speculation about his on-screen chemistry with Bambam, who plays his love interest in the movie Love In Every Word . Arukwe clarified that he had never met Bambam before they worked together on the film and that their interaction was strictly professional. His comments come amid public reactions to romantic scenes in Nollywood films and the dynamics between actors portraying intimate roles. Source : Daily Post Continue Reading Full Article NOLLYWOOD UPDATES Uzor Arukwe Says He Seeks Consent Before Touching Co-Stars By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Mar 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has addressed criticisms surrounding his romantic roles with married female colleagues in movies. Speaking during a recent interview with BBC Igbo, the actor explained that he always asks his female co-stars—especially those who are married —for permission before touching them during filming. According to him, the approach is meant to maintain professional boundaries and avoid any potential misunderstandings that could affect their marriages. ADVERTISEMENT Arukwe said he takes this precaution whenever scenes require physical interaction. He noted that his goal is to ensure that colleagues feel comfortable while performing their roles on set. “Before filming, I ask my co-lead actor if it is okay to touch them in a certain way, especially the married ones because I don’t want them to have problems at home,” he said. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . Healthcare System EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba Seeks to Reshape the Francophonie . Francophone River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? . Education Popular Today Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars . Entertainment FOLA Leads 2026 Headies Nominations Ahead of Toronto . The actor also addressed speculation about his on-screen chemistry with Bambam, who plays his love interest in the movie Love In Every Word . Arukwe clarified that he had never met Bambam before they worked together on the film and that their interaction was strictly professional. His comments come amid public reactions to romantic scenes in Nollywood films and the dynamics between actors portraying intimate roles. ADVERTISEMENT Source : Daily Post ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Biography Poco Lee Biography: Age, Real Name, Dance Career and Songs Inside the Nigerian dancer’s rise from Ojo street shows to Afrobeats stages, music and global fame. . Biography Eric Omondi Biography: Comedy, Activism and Public Life How Eric Omondi rose through Churchill Show and became a prominent Kenyan activist. . Biography Who Is Snit Habteab, Eritrea’s Miss World Trailblazer? The neuroscientist and educator became Eritrea’s first Miss World entrant and reached the Top 6 . Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars The dancer faces five sexual offence charges and returns to court on September 15. . Tags Entertainment Entertainment Nigerian Entertainment Nigerian Entertainment Nigeria Nigeria

In an enlightening revelation by the World Shipping Council (WSC), the maritime industry has witnessed a significant downturn in the number of shipping containers lost at sea. The latest figures suggest an annual average loss of 1,382 containers up until 2019, which, while substantial, represents only a fraction of global shipping operations. Notably, the year 2022 marked an epoch of minimal losses, with merely 661 containers misplaced out of the staggering 250 million transported, underscoring a notable achievement in maritime safety. Despite this progress, the journey toward absolute safety is far from over. The variance in container losses, including a sharp increase between November 2020 and January 2021 where 2,675 containers were lost, accentuates the unpredictable nature of maritime logistics. The largest spike in losses since 2013 was observed during this period, bringing to light the myriad challenges the shipping industry faces. Human error remains a significant factor, with issues such as the misdeclaration of container weights, inadequate packaging, and suboptimal stowage planning compromising container security. However, an emerging and formidable challenge is the impact of climate change. Alterations in weather patterns, particularly in the Pacific Ocean, and the most potent Northern Pacific winds recorded since 1948 have heightened the risks, leading to an increased incidence of containers being dislodged and lost at sea. The repercussions of these losses extend beyond mere financial implications, posing severe threats to marine ecosystems. Incidents such as a recent ship breakdown, which led to the release of 6,000 pounds of sulfuric acid, underscore the potential environmental dangers associated with lost containers. Over 50% of such losses are attributed to ship groundings and structural failures during stacking, highlighting critical areas for improvement. In response, the shipping industry has seen the implementation of stricter regulations aimed at curbing the frequency of these incidents. These measures, coupled with enhanced safety protocols, offer a beacon of hope for further reductions in container losses. As the industry moves forward, the emphasis on safety and environmental preservation remains paramount, with each lost container representing a multifaceted threat that demands vigilant mitigation. As we navigate the complexities of global trade, the decline in lost shipping containers stands as a testament to the industry's resilience and commitment to continuous improvement. However, the path to a zero-loss future is intricate, necessitating unwavering dedication to safety, sustainability, and technological advancements . Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Apr 2, 2024 May 15, 2026 3 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: The journey toward absolute safety of ships is far from over In an enlightening revelation by the World Shipping Council (WSC), the maritime industry has witnessed a significant downturn in the number of shipping containers lost at sea. The latest figures suggest an annual average loss of 1,382 containers up until 2019, which, while substantial, represents only a fraction of global shipping operations. Notably, the year 2022 marked an epoch of minimal losses, with merely 661 containers misplaced out of the staggering 250 million transported, underscoring a notable achievement in maritime safety. Despite this progress, the journey toward absolute safety is far from over. The variance in container losses, including a sharp increase between November 2020 and January 2021 where 2,675 containers were lost, accentuates the unpredictable nature of maritime logistics. The largest spike in losses since 2013 was observed during this period, bringing to light the myriad challenges the shipping industry faces. ADVERTISEMENT Human error remains a significant factor, with issues such as the misdeclaration of container weights, inadequate packaging, and suboptimal stowage planning compromising container security. However, an emerging and formidable challenge is the impact of climate change. Alterations in weather patterns, particularly in the Pacific Ocean, and the most potent Northern Pacific winds recorded since 1948 have heightened the risks, leading to an increased incidence of containers being dislodged and lost at sea. The repercussions of these losses extend beyond mere financial implications, posing severe threats to marine ecosystems. Incidents such as a recent ship breakdown, which led to the release of 6,000 pounds of sulfuric acid, underscore the potential environmental dangers associated with lost containers. ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . Healthcare System EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba Seeks to Reshape the Francophonie . Francophone River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? . Education Popular Today Over 50% of such losses are attributed to ship groundings and structural failures during stacking, highlighting critical areas for improvement. In response, the shipping industry has seen the implementation of stricter regulations aimed at curbing the frequency of these incidents. These measures, coupled with enhanced safety protocols, offer a beacon of hope for further reductions in container losses. As the industry moves forward, the emphasis on safety and environmental preservation remains paramount, with each lost container representing a multifaceted threat that demands vigilant mitigation. As we navigate the complexities of global trade, the decline in lost shipping containers stands as a testament to the industry's resilience and commitment to continuous improvement. However, the path to a zero-loss future is intricate, necessitating unwavering dedication to safety, sustainability, and technological advancements . ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles Tags

The DRC says more than 300 people were killed in June and July in AFC/M23-held areas amid alleged killings, torture, sexual violence and abductions. The Congolese government says more than 300 people were killed in June and July 2026 in areas under AFC/M23 control, accusing the rebel coalition and Rwandan forces of killings, torture, sexual violence, abductions and forced recruitment as Kinshasa renews its call for accountability. The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo says more than 300 people were killed during June and July 2026 in territories controlled by the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebellion, as Kinshasa raised new allegations of serious abuses against civilians in the country's conflict-hit east. In the Press Release statement issued Monday by the Ministry of Communication and Media, the government accused the Alliance Fleuve Congo/M23 (AFC/M23) and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) personnel of involvement in summary executions, massacres, bombardments, sexual violence, torture, kidnappings and forced recruitment. Radio Okapi reported that the government's consolidated figures put the number of people killed during the two-month period at more than 300. The statement also alleges hundreds of cases of rape and sexual assault, more than 300 cases of torture, and hundreds of abductions and forced recruitment incidents, including cases involving young people in Tshanzu and Rumangabo. Kinshasa says civilians remain under pressure in occupied areas According to Opinion Info's account of the government statement , Kinshasa says homes have been burned and looted while civilians have faced killings, sexual violence, torture, abductions and recruitment by force. The government also accused authorities operating in AFC/M23-held territories of imposing unauthorized taxes on schools, hospitals, orphanages and other institutions. It says fees have been demanded in some primary and nursery schools despite the DRC's free-primary-education policy, while educational institutions have allegedly faced a 17% levy on quarterly revenues. Tshanzu and Rumangabo have appeared in earlier abuse investigations Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN DR CONGO DRC Accuses RDF and AFC/M23 of Killings, Torture and Abductions By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Aug 24, 2026 Aug 24, 2026 7 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: The Congolese government says more than 300 people were killed in June and July 2026 in areas under AFC/M23 control, accusing the rebel coalition and Rwandan forces of killings, torture, sexual violence, abductions and forced recruitment as Kinshasa renews its call for accountability. The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo says more than 300 people were killed during June and July 2026 in territories controlled by the Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 rebellion, as Kinshasa raised new allegations of serious abuses against civilians in the country's conflict-hit east. In the Press Release statement issued Monday by the Ministry of Communication and Media, the government accused the Alliance Fleuve Congo/M23 (AFC/M23) and Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) personnel of involvement in summary executions, massacres, bombardments, sexual violence, torture, kidnappings and forced recruitment. Radio Okapi reported that the government's consolidated figures put the number of people killed during the two-month period at more than 300. The statement also alleges hundreds of cases of rape and sexual assault, more than 300 cases of torture, and hundreds of abductions and forced recruitment incidents, including cases involving young people in Tshanzu and Rumangabo. Kinshasa says civilians remain under pressure in occupied areas According to Opinion Info's account of the government statement , Kinshasa says homes have been burned and looted while civilians have faced killings, sexual violence, torture, abductions and recruitment by force. The government also accused authorities operating in AFC/M23-held territories of imposing unauthorized taxes on schools, hospitals, orphanages and other institutions. It says fees have been demanded in some primary and nursery schools despite the DRC's free-primary-education policy, while educational institutions have allegedly faced a 17% levy on quarterly revenues. ADVERTISEMENT Tshanzu and Rumangabo have appeared in earlier abuse investigations Two locations highlighted by Kinshasa — Tshanzu and Rumangabo — have previously appeared in independent investigations into forced recruitment and abusive detention. In June, Human Rights Watch published a major investigation titled "Death Was Everywhere" , documenting what it described as large-scale forced recruitment and abusive detention by M23 fighters and Rwandan military personnel in eastern Congo. Human Rights Watch said it interviewed 102 former detainees and documented allegations of killings, torture, severe beatings, forced labour and the recruitment of children at sites including Rumangabo and Tshanzu. XTRAfrica previously covered those findings in HRW Accuses Rwanda and M23 of Forced Recruitment in DRC , detailing allegations that civilians and children had been rounded up and sent to training camps. UN reporting has also raised concerns over AFC/M23 and Rwanda's role The latest allegations come against a broader record of international scrutiny of the conflict. The United Nations Security Council's sanctions committee lists the June 5, 2026 final report of the Group of Experts on the DRC, S/2026/466, among its official expert reports on the country. XTRAfrica examined that report in Rwanda–M23 Files: Inside UN Report S/2026/466 on Eastern DRC , highlighting findings concerning RDF military activity, AFC/M23 command structures, civilian abuses, mineral exploitation and parallel administration in territory outside Kinshasa's control. Earlier XTRAfrica reporting also examined UN findings in UN: M23 and Rwanda Committed War Crimes in Congo, Says Report and UN Report: M23/AFC & Rwanda Linked to War Crimes in Kivu . ADVERTISEMENT Trending Now Kindu Nurses’ Strike Disrupts Care and Childhood Vaccination . Healthcare System EAC Preparedness Plan: What Must Be Ready Before Floods . Regional Blocs (AU, SADC, EAC, ECOWAS) DR Congo's Juliana Lumumba Seeks to Reshape the Francophonie . Francophone River Offin Girls’ Rights Decision: What Must Change? . Education Popular Today War in DR Congo DRC Accuses RDF and AFC/M23 of Killings, Torture and Abductions . PRESS RELEASE DRC Condemns Killings and Rights Abuses in RDF, AFC/M23-Held Areas . War in Eastern DRC Fresh Masisi Fighting Forces More Congolese Families to Flee . Those reports described documented allegations involving killings, forced displacement, detention, sexual violence and other serious violations in eastern DRC. The UN Security Council has also taken a formal position on Rwanda's military involvement. In Resolution 2773, adopted unanimously in February 2025, the Council condemned M23 offensives, demanded that the movement withdraw from areas it controlled and called on the Rwanda Defence Force to end support for M23 and withdraw from Congolese territory. The United Nations summary of Resolution 2773 also reaffirmed the DRC's sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity. Rwanda has repeatedly rejected accusations that it is responsible for the conflict in eastern Congo and has argued that its security concerns are linked to armed groups operating from Congolese territory, particularly the FDLR. Kigali and M23 officials have also denied a number of abuse allegations made against them. Government raises separate population-transfer allegation Kinshasa's August 24 statement goes beyond the reported killings. The government also alleges that on August 10, more than 100 families of Rwandan origin crossed into Nyiragongo territory through the Kabuhanga route and were later settled in Rwibiranga, in the Buhumba grouping. According to Radio Okapi and Opinion Info, Kinshasa described the movement as part of what it considers an organized attempt to alter the demographic composition of Congolese territory. ADVERTISEMENT Accountability pressure grows as peace talks continue The timing of the statement is significant because it comes while Kinshasa and AFC/M23 remain engaged in an internationally backed peace process. The two sides have been working to operationalize ceasefire-verification arrangements under the Doha framework, including a first field verification mission planned for Minembwe. That creates a difficult parallel track: negotiations are continuing while the Congolese government says serious violations are still being recorded in areas under rebel control. Kinshasa says the alleged abuses violate international humanitarian law, the UN Charter, Resolution 2773 and commitments made through the Washington and Doha peace processes. The government has promised that those responsible — including alleged perpetrators, accomplices and commanders — will eventually face justice. International pressure has already increased. XTRAfrica previously reported on UN sanctions targeting Corneille Nangaa, AFC and other armed-group figures as part of efforts to hold actors accused of destabilizing eastern Congo accountable. XTRAfrica has also documented the widening international response to Rwanda's alleged military support for M23, including U.S. sanctions targeting the Rwanda Defence Force and senior commanders . For Kinshasa, the latest statement reinforces a central argument of its diplomacy: that restoring peace in eastern Congo requires not only negotiations but also protection of civilians, restoration of Congolese state authority and accountability for abuses committed on DRC territory. ADVERTISEMENT Related Articles War in DR Congo DRC Accuses RDF and AFC/M23 of Killings, Torture and Abductions Kinshasa alleges killings, torture, sexual violence and forced recruitment in rebel-held areas. . PRESS RELEASE DRC Condemns Killings and Rights Abuses in RDF, AFC/M23-Held Areas Kinshasa says more than 300 people were killed in June and July in areas held by RDF and AFC/M23. . 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