Mayor cancels DR Congo friendly over Ebola concern
DR Congo's international friendly against Chile in Spain next week is cancelled after authorities raise health concerns over the Ebola outbreak in the African nation.
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Trump administration to drastically cut visa processing for Africans
Travel to the US is about to get even more difficult for citizens of 30 African countries. Here is the map of the lucky few.
Africa: Nduhungirehe Attends Korea-Africa Talks in Seoul
[New Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe is in Seoul, attending the 2026 Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting, a high-level gathering aimed at strengthening cooperation between Africa and the Asian nation.
Africa: South Africa Made to Look Like Fools Over World Cup Visa Issues, Says Minister
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Africa: South Africa Moves to Regulate Foreign Workers As New Labour Bill Heads to Parliament
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The giants awaken: Can Nigeria and South Africa outrun their own shadows?
Nigeria and South Africa must turn painful reforms into real prosperity before politics and global shocks derail the comeback.
2026 ranking of Africa’s 20 top-performing countries: Winners and losers
Our ranking of Africa’s 20 best-performing countries crowns new leaders and upends several of the continent’s heavyweights. While Ghana and Namibia enter the top 10, Egypt, Ethiopia and Botswana have tumbled down the table.
Africa: Boakai Scrambles for Answers-Over South Africa Xenophobia Crisis
[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia, June 1, 2026 - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has expressed concern over the safety and well-being of Liberians residing in South Africa amid reports of rising insecurity and xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants.
Africa: Somalia, Eswatini Pledge Stronger Ties At Korea-Africa Ministerial Meeting
[Shabelle] Seoul -- Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with Eswatini's Minister of Economic Planning and Development, Thambo Gina, on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Seoul, where the two officials discussed strengthening bilateral
Africa: Africa/Congo - Resignation and Succession of Bishop of Nkayi
[Agenzia Fides] Vatican City -- The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Nkayi, Republic of the Congo, presented by Bishop Daniel Mizonzo.
Africa: An Ebola "Fortress Strategy" Will Fail - Lessons from the Past
[allAfrica] In late 2014, I watched the Zaire strain of Ebola overwhelm Liberia and Sierra Leone following its emergence from Patient Zero, a two-year-old toddler in Southern Guinea. The international community was frozen in bureaucratic inertia.
South Africa police investigate killing of two Mozambican men
The deaths come after a day of violent protests against illegal migration in the town of Mossel Bay.
Africa: South Africa to Host Inaugural Eswatini, Mozambique Water Meeting
[SAnews.gov.za] Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will host and officially welcome her counterparts from Eswatini and Mozambique at the inaugural Council of Ministers Meeting of the Incomati and Maputo Watercourse Commission (INMACOM) on Friday, 5 June, in Boksburg,
Africa: Solomon Owusu, Andrew Appiah Danquah File Petition for Removal of AfCFTA Secretary-General Over Xenophobia Attacks in South Africa
[Ghanaian Times] Solomon Owusu, Andrew Appiah Danquah file Petition for removal of AfCFTA Secretary-General over Xenophobia attacks in South Africa
Africa: Liberia Calls for New Global Framework On Poverty Reduction
[Liberian Observer] The Agriculture Minister Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah called Tuesday for a "fundamental shift" in global poverty reduction strategy, pressing governments, financial institutions, and the private sector to abandon short-term aid models in favor of long-term
Africa: YPLS Africa Marks Decade of Impact
[Liberian Observer] The Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa), a flagship program of Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, is pleased to announce the convening of its 13th Cohort and 10th Anniversary Edition, scheduled to take place from June 8-13, 2026,
Africa: China Dispatches Medical Experts to DRC As International Support Grows in Fight Against Ebola
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- China has deployed a specialized medical expert team to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support efforts to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain, as international partners intensify assistance to the Central
Rwanda, Chad, Kenya: When peace missions are good for diplomatic influence … and business
A handful of African countries have positioned themselves as key players in peacekeeping. These military operations, whether bilateral or conducted under UN auspices, confer diplomatic influence and open the door to economic opportunities.
Is Ghana’s most popular and controversial anti-LGBTQ bill becoming its most divisive?
Once a rare symbol of national unity, Ghana’s anti-LGBTQ bill is now exposing deep divisions over sovereignty, donor pressure, and the realities of governance.
Ghana's anti-LGBTQ+ bill to be scrutinised before approval, president says
Passed by MPs, the bill proposes prison sentences for people identifying as part of the LGBTQ+ community.
Africa: Okudzeto Ablakwa Commends Korea for Strengthening Africa Ties
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has commended the Republic of Korea for its continued engagement with Africa and its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, describing the partnership as one anchored on mutual respect,
Africa: Zero Tariffs - the Larger Test for China-Africa Cooperation Lies in Capacity Building
[Daily News] Beijing -- AMID profound adjustments in the global trade landscape and an accelerating technological revolution and industrial transformation, China-Africa economic and trade relations are entering a new lens of observation.
Africa: Critical Thinking, Leadership and Governance in Africa
[New Times] In 2011, President Paul Kagame engaged in a Twitter exchange with UK journalist Ian Birrell, highlighting the essential role of critical thinking in African leadership and governance. He criticised Western journalists for their self-righteousness and lack of
Africa: Ebola's Long Shadow Over the World Cup
[Independent (Kampala)] On May 30, as football fans around the world counted down to the start of the FIFA World Cup in North America and airlines prepared for the annual surge in summer travel, the World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was
Cameroon: How Biya swapped out Israel for the US to manage security
For decades, Cameroon’s security apparatus rested on a partnership with Israel. Yaoundé is now turning increasingly to the United States – for intelligence as well as for the personal protection of Paul Biya.
Africa: Africa's AI Future Hinges On Smaller, Local Data Centres - Experts
[New Times] Microsoft and G42's planned digital investment in Kenya has become a case study in how large infrastructure deals can run into challenges tied to power availability, policy direction, and public interest.
‘Bureaucratic’ US State Department report disappoints Somaliland advocates
A congressional push to reassess US policy fails to produce any fresh thinking from the Trump administration.
Joint Africa-Europe agenda could double bilateral trade to $1trn, BCG report
In a multipolar world, Africa and Europe can drive significant mutual growth by deepening value-chain integration and leveraging their complementary strengths. Achieving this will require targeted investment in high-potential industrial clusters, including infrastructure,
Two people shot dead amid Kenya protests against US Ebola quarantine centre plan
The US plan has sparked public anger and led to demonstrations near the site of the proposed treatment facility.
Africa: Pandemic Fund Announces Emergency Funding for Ebola Response
[The Pandemic Fund] Washington, D.C. -- At an extraordinary meeting, the Governing Board of the Pandemic Fund approved the activation of the Fund's Emergency Financing Procedures (EFP), enabling the mobilization of up to US$220.6 million in Pandemic Fund grant financing to
Africa: 20 African Cities Selected as Full U.S. Visa Processing Hubs
[Nile Post] Kampala has been retained as one of only 20 US visa processing hubs in Africa under a major restructuring plan by the administration of President Donald Trump, positioning Uganda as a key regional gateway for travelers seeking entry to the United States.
Africa: Ebola May Have Spread Beyond Africa. How Are Health Authorities Responding?
[The Conversation Africa] The latest Ebola outbreak is showing no signs of slowing.
Africa: Spiro Secures $215m to Expand Africa's Electric Mobility and Battery-Swapping Network
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African electric mobility firm Spiro has secured a $215 million (Sh27.8 billion) equity investment to expand its electric vehicle operations and battery-swapping infrastructure across Africa.
Africa: U.S. to Cut Africa Visa Processing Centres By More Than Half in Immigration Crackdown
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States is preparing to significantly reduce the number of diplomatic missions across Africa that can process visa applications, a move expected to affect thousands of travelers seeking entry into the U.S., according to a report by the
Africa: Kenyan-Built Urbantok Launches As Africa Pushes for Creator Economy Independence
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Kenyan technology company is seeking to transform how African content creators earn money online with the launch of UrbanTok, a new social media platform designed to put monetization at the center of the creator experience.
Africa: 70th Anniversary - Our Navy, Most Formidable Force in Africa - Tinubu
[Vanguard] LAGOS--AS part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy's 70th anniversary, President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening the Navy's operational capabilities, describing it as the most formidable naval force in Africa.
Africa: Coups and Crises Shake African Democracy
[DW] Junta leader Ibrahim Traore's call for Burkina Faso to "forget" democracy signaled a political shift across the continent.
2026 ranking: Which are the 20 best-performing countries in Africa?
There have been some radical shifts in hierarchy, as deep-seated changes affect the performance of Africa’s top 20 countries, measured on criteria including governance, influence and innovation. Here are the first takeaways from our top five: South Africa, Mauritius, Namibia,
Africa: Standard Bank Marks Africa Day With Week-Long Celebration of Malawi's Culture, Identity and Growth
[Nyasa Times] Rather than limiting the celebration of Africa Day to a single date on the calendar, Standard Bank Malawi dedicated an entire week to honouring the continent's rich heritage, cultural identity and shared aspirations, engaging communities across the country in a
Kenya: Sifuna challenges Ruto’s grip on ODM
Orange Democratic Movement Secretary General Edwin Sifuna has been at odds with his party, but says regardless of whether he stays or goes he wants to remain in political leadership – only his next goal is more vague.
Africa: Unicef Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown Shares Her Parenting Journey
[Unicef] New York -- UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador Millie Bobby Brown has shared a personal reflection of her early days as a new parent to mark the start of Parenting Month in June.
Africa: African Multilateralism From a Vision to a Reality - Lessons From the Most Hostile Continent On Earth
[African Arguments] For twenty years I have worked strengthening African governance and multilateral institutions. Across each sector - security, economic development, education reform and humanitarian aid - I heard inspiring politicians agree to ambitious international
Southern Africa: AI and Journalism in Southern Africa - Editors Are Using It but Balanced With Human Expertise and Editorial Judgement
[The Conversation Africa] Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday newsroom work across Africa. It has entered quietly through routine tasks such as transcription, headline writing, translation and content preparation.
Africa: Africa's Climate Crisis Is a Legal Crisis Too - What Are States' Duties Under Human Rights Law?
[The Conversation Africa] A landmark climate case is being heard by the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights. The request was brought by the Pan African Lawyers Union and other African civil society organisations. They've asked the court to issue advice on what
Africa: Morocco Overtakes South Africa As Africa's Most Industrialised Economy
[Daba Finance] Morocco has displaced South Africa at the top of the African Development Bank's Africa Industrialisation Index for 2025, ending a 15-year run for South Africa as the continent's leading industrial economy. The AfDB, which unveiled the report at its Annual
How health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safe
There are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.
