Day: May 17, 2026
El Niño Threat Looms Over Zimbabwe’s 2026/27 Rains, Urgent Warning Issued
Zimbabwe’s Meteorological Services Department has issued a preliminary warning of an imminent El Niño event, with global forecasting centres indicating an 88-94% chance of its emergence during the 2026/27 rainy season. Historically, El Niño is associated with a 65% probability of below-normal rainfall in Zimbabwe, posing risks to water security, agriculture, and socio-economic stability. The […]
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Ebola Outbreak Declared Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). As of May 16, 2026, there are 8 laboratory-confirmed cases, 246 suspected cases, and 80 suspected deaths reported in Ituri Province, DRC, and […]
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