Africa: Togo Scraps Visa Requirement for African Nationals
[Daba Finance] Togo has removed visa requirements for all African nationals, allowing passport holders from the continent to enter the country for stays of up to 30 days.
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Africa: WAEMU Treasuries Raise Cfa 92 Billion in Liquid Market
[Daba Finance] The WAEMU public securities market recorded strong demand in the week of May 12 to May 15, with 3 member states raising CFA92 billion against an initial target of CFA85 billion.
Africa: AFC Commits $100m to African Tech Venture Funds
[Daba Finance] Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the pan-African development finance institution with over $19 billion in total assets, has committed $100 million to invest in Africa-focused technology fund managers, the Lagos-based institution announced on May 18, 2026. The
Africa: WHO Declares Global Emergency Over Ebola Outbreak in Congo, Uganda
[Daba Finance] The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern, its highest alert level under global health rules.
'Ebola has tortured us': Fear grips eastern DR Congo as deadly virus spreads
The health minister has acknowledged that medics are playing catch-up with the virus after being slow to detect it.
Africa: Africa Must Add Value to Minerals to Achieve SDGs, Build Inclusive Prosperity - Tanzania Deputy Minister
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- African countries must stop exporting raw minerals and focus on local processing and manufacturing, if the continent is to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and build inclusive, long-term prosperity, Tanzania Minerals Deputy Minister Steven
Africa: African Children Bear the Brunt of a Crisis They Did Not Create
[Daily Maverick] As global health leaders gather this month for the World Health Assembly in Geneva, the question is no longer whether climate change threatens health. Africa needs climate action that saves lives now.
Ghana to face Ivory Coast in Afcon 2027 qualifying
Ghana will face fellow West African heavyweights Ivory Coast in qualifying for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, which will be co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Africa: Africa Must Shift From Consumers of Technology to Builders
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Much of the conversations around the future of technology is shaped by what we can see the apps we use, the platforms we engage with and the innovations redefining how we live and work. Artificial intelligence, fintech and immersive digital experiences
Africa: Togo Removes Visa Requirement for African Nationals
[Premium Times] Mr Batossie linked the new directive, which took effect on Sunday, to Togo's commitment to regional integration and Pan-African cooperation.
Africa: Fertiliser Plants - Dangote Vows to Ensure Food Security in Africa
[Vanguard] President of the Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, has reaffirmed his commitment to boosting food security across Africa through large-scale fertiliser investments, declaring that the continent has the capacity to feed itself and become a net exporter of agricultural
Africa: Togo Grants Visa-Free Entry to African Nationals for 30-Day Stays
[Leadership] The government of Togo has announced the removal of visa requirements for citizens of all African countries visiting the country for short stays of up to 30 days.
Kenya suspends strike after transport paralysis over high fuel prices
The government and transport operators are in talks to resolve the dispute over the hike in fuel prices.
Africa: U.S.-Africa Migrant Deals Ramp Up As Government Transparency Fails
[ISS] More secretive deals to accept deported third-country migrants from the US degrade democracy and don't serve African countries.
Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.
Africa: World Health Assembly Opens in Geneva, Switzerland
[WHO] The Seventy-ninth session of the World Health Assembly (WHA79) opened in Geneva, Switzerland today, with the election of Dr Víctor Elías Atallah Lajam of the Dominican Republic as the President of the Health Assembly.
Africa: WHO Warns Global Preparedness Failing Amid Rising Pandemic Threats
[Premium Times] The report also highlighted the potential of artificial intelligence and digital technologies for preparedness, especially in pandemic monitoring, but warned that inadequate governance could widen global inequalities in health security and access.
East Africa: Ethiopia Pushes Economic Integration As Pathway to Lasting Peace in the Horn of Africa
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has renewed its call for deeper regional economic integration as a cornerstone for achieving lasting peace in the Horn of Africa, with Trade and Regional Integration Minister Kassahun Gofe stressing that durable stability can only be achieved
Africa: WHO Assembly Opens Under Shadow of Ebola, Hantavirus and Funding Cuts
[UN News] From Ebola outbreaks in Central Africa to the complex evacuation of passengers aboard a hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, the UN World Health Organization (WHO) opened its annual assembly on Monday as countries grapple with disease outbreaks, deep funding cuts and
Africa: Housing Crisis Takes Centre Stage At World Urban Forum in Baku
[UN News] Now is the time to place housing at the heart of sustainable development. That was the message delivered on Monday by UN Secretary General António Guterres to participants at a global forum on urban sustainability under way this week in Baku.
Africa: Hantavirus in Africa - Why Climate Change, Rats and Weak Surveillance Are Worrying Scientists
[The Conversation Africa] Hantaviruses are not new. They have circulated for decades in rodent populations, particularly in rats and mice. Humans can become infected if they are bitten or scratched by a rodent or by inhaling aerosolised particles. These are tiny bits of rodent
Africa: Ebola Outbreak Declared a Global Health Emergency - What You Need to Know
[The Conversation Africa] The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a "public health emergency of international concern", with cases now confirmed in neighbouring Uganda. Here is what you need to know.