Africa: Festus Mogae - This Diamond Is Forever
[Bridges Institute] Washington, DC -- When Festus Mogae died in early May, the world lost a global statesman and I lost a beloved friend of more than 40 years.
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Three Ebola vaccines in development amid growing outbreak fears
IAVI, Moderna and the University of Oxford are all working on new vaccines.
Africa: Africa's First Agent-Driven Media Intelligence Framework Debuts
[This Day] AI-powered public relations strategist, and founder of Cihan Media Group, Dr. Celestine Achi, has officially unveiled AGENTPR, described as Africa's first agent-driven media intelligence framework and PR intelligence MCP.
Africa: 'The Church Is On the Front Line of the Ebola Response' - Anglicans Act to Tackle Ebola Outbreak
[ACNS] DRC and neighbouring Uganda are seeing another outbreak of the deadly Bundibugyo Ebola strain. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recorded 10 confirmed and 223 suspected Ebola deaths since the outbreak was declared on 15 May, among more than 1,000 confirmed and
Africa: Why Military Gains Are Not Weakening the ADF in Eastern DRC
[ISS] The ADF's resilience stems from kidnapping economies, forced recruitment and governance failures that military operations cannot address alone.
Africa: The Death of Koko Networks - a Post-Mortem of a Biofuel Startup and the Rise of Carbon Economies in Africa
[African Arguments] What does the much-publicised rise and sudden death of a firm that boasted friends in Silicon Valley and Washington DC tell us about the climate crisis, structural underdevelopment in Africa and the frugal innovations designed to mitigate it?
The schoolgirl who became world champion at 14
Egypt's Farida Khalil beat competitors twice her age to become world champion in modern pentathlon at the age of 14 after the sport was revamped.
Africa: Gambia Condemns Xenophobic Violence in South Africa
[The Point] The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Gambians Abroad expresses its concern regarding recent reports of incidents and tensions involving foreign nationals in the Republic of South Africa.
Africa: Africa Must Build Resilient Enterprises to Compete Globally - Alex Dadey
[Ghanaian Times] The Group Executive Chairman of the KGL Group of Companies, Mr Alex Apau Dadey, has called for a more deliberate continental effort to build resilient African enterprises capable of competing globally while transforming local economies.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo reach 282 as survivors describe their recoveries
The outbreak remains focused in Congo's eastern Ituri province. Congo has reported over 1,000 suspected cases with the Bundibugyo virus, which has no approved treatment or vaccine.
Africa: Regionalism As a Tool of Global Governance and Development - the Case of a Divided Africa
[This Day] Bola A. Akinterinwa
Africa: FIFA to Crack Down On 'Fake' Goalkeeper Injuries At 2026 World Cup
[Leadership] FIFA's refereeing chief, Pierluigi Collina, has announced that during the 2026 World Cup, players will no longer be allowed to gather at the technical area for a team huddle while a goalkeeper is supposedly injured.
Nigeria police warn against reprisal attacks against South Africans
Tensions have been rising in South Africa in recent weeks following several anti-migrant protests.
UK wins court case over collapsed Rwanda asylum deal
The UK does not need to pay Rwanda after it pulled a deal between the two countries, a court has ruled.
Five patients recover from Ebola in DR Congo and leave hospital
Those infected can get better and officials stress that people should seek medical help if they have symptoms.
Africa: Joint Statement By the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and WHO Concerning the Outbreak of Ebola Disease Caused By the Bundibugyo Virus
[WHO] The Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) reaffirm their strong partnership and shared commitment to protect the health and well-being of the people of Ituri Province and the nation at large, following the joint
Africa: Beyond Infrastructure - Training the Biosecurity Leaders Africa Needs
[Daily Maverick] As natural outbreaks, laboratory accidents and the deliberate misuse of biological agents converge into an increasingly complex threat environment, Africa's ability to prevent, detect and respond will depend on a sustained investment in the people capable of
Africa: Senegal's Road to the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon Final
[CAF] Senegal will face Tanzania in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after a campaign built on discipline, resilience and composure in the biggest moments.
Africa: TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon - Souleymane Faye, the Voice and Authority of Senegal's Cubs
[CAF] Just days before the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations final against Tanzania, Senegal midfielder Souleymane Faye is displaying remarkable maturity. Balancing leadership, composure under pressure and an unwavering focus on the trophy, the Senegalese playmaker
Africa: Tanzania's Historic Road to the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon Final
[CAF] Tanzania will play in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations for the first time after completing one of the most remarkable runs of the Morocco 2026 tournament.
Africa: Tanzania to Face Senegal in the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 Final On Tuesday Night in Rabat
[CAF] Tanzania and Senegal, the two finalists in the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2026 will meet on Tuesday night in Rabat to decide on the Winner of what has been a thrilling AFCON U-17 Competition filled with suspense and dramatic results.
Africa: Dismas Athanasi - Youngest Player, Top Scorer and Chasing History With Tanzania U-17 Afcon Final
[CAF] At just 14, Dismas Shida Athanasi has become one of the standout stories of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026.
Africa: Assane Sarr - Senegal's Teenage Wall Standing Between Tanzania and U-17 Afcon Glory
[CAF] Assane Sarr has become one of the defining figures of Senegal's run to the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026.
Africa: How South Africa's Xenophobic Online Machine Was Rebooted in 2026
[Daily Maverick] Recent events did not create SA's xenophobic online machine. They reveal how entrenched, interconnected and politically influential that machine has already become.
Africa: Dangote Group Named Africa's Most Admired Brand for 8th Consecutive Year
[This Day] Dangote Industries Limited has reinforced its position as Africa's most influential corporate brands after emerging as the continent's Most Admired African Brand for the eight consecutive year.
Africa: AU Observer Mission Chief Kenyatta Engages African Diplomatic Corps As Ethiopia Prepares for Tomorrow's Vote
[ENA] Addis Ababa, May 31, 2026 --Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, who is leading the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM), met today with representatives of the African Diplomatic Corps in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia prepares for its seventh general election
Africa: UN Honours Blue Helmets and Calls for Renewed Investment in Peace
[UN News] Peacekeepers are serving in a dangerous era of mounting global tensions and tight resources. UN chief António Guterres is now calling for greater political backing and reliable financial support for 'blue helmets' who put themselves in harm's way.
Africa: HIV in South Africa - Why Rolling Out a Groundbreaking New Shot Will Miss a Critical Group of Men
[The Conversation Africa] The first shipment of Lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable that prevents HIV with two shots a year, arrived in South Africa from the United States in early April 2026. Clinical trials showed close to 100% efficacy. The rollout, expected to begin in
Africa: Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Cases More Than Doubled in 2025, UN Warns
[UN News] Nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were recorded worldwide last year - more than double the previous year's figure - as rape, sexual slavery and abduction were deployed as weapons of war across Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the Caribbean.
Grammy-winning director explores his Nigerian grandfather's role in the Biafran war
Filmmaker Meji Alabi directs a landmark BBC Africa Eye documentary about Nigeria's civil war.
