Health screening measures increase across DR Congo and neighbouring countries amid fears of further Ebola spread. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern following growing concerns over the spread of the virus within the region. The outbreak, which is centred in the eastern province of Ituri, has recorded about 246 suspected cases and nearly 80 deaths, according to the WHO. Although the agency said the situation does not yet meet the criteria of a pandemic, officials warned that the outbreak could become far larger than currently detected and reported, with a significant risk of regional spread. Health authorities said the current outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, for which there are currently no approved vaccines or specific treatments. Early symptoms include fever, muscle pain, fatigue, headache and sore throat. As the illness pro...

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping during high-level talks shaping discussions on Iran, oil supply, and global stability. Following TPNNEWS’ earlier reports on US President ’s high-profile visit to Beijing, fresh details have now emerged after the American leader concluded another crucial round of talks with Chinese President on Iran, trade, oil supply, and growing global tensions. Trump’s visit, which has dominated international headlines over the past two days, is increasingly being viewed as one of the most closely watched diplomatic meetings in recent months. Both leaders described the talks as highly successful and historic. Trump called the summit “very successful, world-renowned, and unforgettable,” while Chinese state media quoted Xi Jinping as describing the visit as a “historic and landmark” moment for relations between the world’s two largest economies. One of the most explosive revelations from the Beijing summit came during Trump’s interview with Fox News, where he claimed tha...

                               Wes Streeting  The United Kingdom’s ruling Labour Party is facing mounting political tensions following the resignation of former Health Secretary Wes Streeting and growing calls for Andy Burnham to return to Parliament amid uncertainty over the future leadership of the party. The situation intensified after Labour MP Josh Simons announced that he would resign as Member of Parliament for Makerfield in order to allow Burnham to contest the seat. In a statement released on Thursday, Simons said he was stepping aside because he believed Burnham could provide the leadership needed to restore public confidence in Labour and drive major political reforms across the country. “Today, I am putting the people I represent and the country I love first and will be resigning as MP for Makerfield,” Simons said. “I am standing aside so that Andy Burnham can return to his home.” Simons ad...

       Sir Keir Starmer -Prime Minister (UK) The political situation in the United Kingdom is currently becoming increasingly tense as the Labour Party faces growing internal pressure and speculation over a possible leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The developments come at a time when the party is already dealing with recent electoral setbacks and questions about its future direction. According to reports from BBC News, the situation has escalated after several senior political figures publicly and privately expressed concerns about the stability of the current leadership. Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves warned in an interview that any leadership contest within the Labour Party could “plunge the country into chaos,” stressing the importance of political stability during this sensitive period. Angela Rayner — Former Deputy PM (UK) At the same time, former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has been cleared by HM Revenue & Custom...

  U.S. President Donald Trump during talks with China’s Xi Jinping in Beijing . U.S. President has described his meeting with Chinese President as “great” following a high-level diplomatic engagement held on Thursday in Beijing, China. The meeting, which lasted for nearly two hours, comes at a time of growing tensions between the world’s two largest economies over trade, technology, Taiwan, and global security concerns. Trump arrived in Beijing to a spectacular state welcome organized by Chinese authorities. The ceremony included a gun salute, cheering schoolchildren waving flags, red carpet honours, and a guided tour of the historic Temple of Heaven alongside Xi Jinping. Political observers say the grand reception signals the importance China attaches to the visit and its desire to maintain stable relations with Washington despite ongoing disagreements. Speaking after the talks, Trump praised the discussions and referred to Xi Jinping as a friend, saying it was an honour to ...

Cavayé Yeguié Djibril   Cameroon’s former National Assembly Speaker Cavayé Yéguié Djibril has died at the age of 86, several weeks after stepping down from the position he held for more than three decades. Mr Djibril served as Speaker of Cameroon’s Parliament from 1992 to 2026, making him one of the longest-serving parliamentary leaders in Africa. His death marks the end of a long political career that spanned several decades within Cameroon’s legislative system. A senior figure within the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM), he began his professional life as a teacher after studying sports education. He later worked in public administration before entering national politics in the early 1970s. He went on to become a Member of Parliament, steadily rising through the political system before being elected Speaker of the National Assembly in 1992. He was subsequently re-elected multiple times, maintaining a dominant role in parliamentary affairs under successive gove...

    President Paul Biya  Cameroon has taken full control of its electricity sector following presidential decrees signed on May 4, 2026, which officially replace ENEO with a new state-owned company, SOCADEL. The decision marks one of the most significant reforms in Cameroon’s energy sector in recent years. Decrees signed by the President of the Republic confirm that the State of Cameroon has taken full control of ENEO’s capital. According to the decrees, the State of Cameroon has fully acquired ENEO’s capital, effectively ending its long-standing management of electricity distribution in the country. A new public company, the Société Camerounaise d’Électricité (SOCADEL), has been created to take over all electricity production, transmission, and distribution responsibilities nationwide. Two additional decrees outline the internal structure of SOCADEL and officially appoint members of its Board of Directors, giving the new company a legal and administrative framework to be...