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Africa: 'Losing Millions to Corruption Yearly'
[New Dawn] Ellen tells African leaders, blasts IMF, WB, others
Africa: Arrival Statement - African Union Election Observation Mission to the 1 June 2026 Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, 26 May 2026
[African Union] The African Union (AU) announces the arrival in Ethiopia of the African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) for the 1 June 2026 Elections in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The Mission is deployed at the invitation of the Government of the
Africa: AUC Deputy Chairperson Reaffirmed the AU's Commitment to Building an Integrated, Prosperous, and Financially Sovereign Africa
[African Union] Kicking off the 61st #AfDBAM2026 in Brazzaville, H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi, AUC Deputy Chairperson, representing H.E. Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reaffirmed the AU's commitment to building an integrated, prosperous, and financially sovereign Africa.
Africa: Africa Unveils Landmark Humanitarian Coordination Platform to Strengthen Aligned Response to Humanitarian Crises
[African Union] The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), has launched the African Humanitarian Coordination Platform, marking a landmark advancement in Africa's humanitarian governance architecture.
Rights group accuses UAE of being transit point for mercenaries on way to Sudan
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in the civil war and says it investigates alleged links.
Africa: Orange Backs 20,000-Kilometer Cable to Link Africa and Europe
[Daba Finance] Orange is backing a new 20,000-kilometer subsea cable that will connect Nigeria and almost 20 other countries across Africa and Europe, as demand for data and cloud services rises across the continent.
Africa: Ihs Towers Board Backs MTN Take-Private Offer
[Daba Finance] IHS Holding's board backed MTN Group's plan to buy out other shareholders and take the telecom tower operator private, setting up a vote on one of Africa's largest digital infrastructure deals.
Africa: South Africa's Mia Healthcare Raises $920k for Mobile Dental Care
[Daba Finance] South African e-health startup Mia Healthcare Technologies raised ZAR15 million, or about $920,000, to expand access to affordable dental and orthodontic care.
DR Congo seek World Cup ticket refunds after Ebola outbreak
DR Congo fans hoping to watch their side's return to the World Cup face a major hurdle as the US imposes travel restrictions following the latest Ebola outbreak.
Africa: Ghana Marks AU Day With Colourful Flag-Raising Ceremony
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana yesterday joined the rest of the continent to commemorate the 63rd African Union (AU) Day with a colourful flag-raising ceremony at the Forecourt of the State House in Accra.
Africa: Communique On Discussion On African Strategies for Combating Transnational Organized Crime
[African Union] COMMUNIQUÉ
Africa: Update On the Operationalization of the African Standby Force
[African Union] COMMUNIQUÉ
Africa: Statement By H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Chairperson of AU Commission On Africa Day
[African Union] His Excellency Martin Mpana, Ambassador of the Republic of Cameroon to China and Dean of the African Diplomatic Corps in China
Africa: Africa Urged to Strengthen Space Governance for Global Space Economy Participation
[SAnews.gov.za] Africa's meaningful participation in the rapidly expanding global space economy will depend not only on technological advancement, but also on strengthening the continent's legal, policy, regulatory and institutional frameworks for space governance.
Africa: Manamela Secures Business Backing for South Africa's Skills Revolution
[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has secured commitments from private sector leaders to partner with government in advancing South Africa's skills development agenda and strengthening the country's education-to-employment pipeline.
Africa: Arsenal's Global Community Shows What Social Cohesion Can Still Look Like
[Daily Maverick] Far beyond entertainment, sport has repeatedly demonstrated a unique ability to unite people across divisions of race, class, geography and generation. Arsenal's 2025/26 Premier League triumph, alongside some of South Africa's most iconic sporting moments,
Africa: African Leaders Keep Condemning Xenophobia. When Will It Start Fixing It?
[Ghanaian Times] "You can speak all you want at the African Union... it is our children being trafficked, our money being scammed, our kasi spaza businesses being taken, and our citizens kidnapped."
Africa: Africa Must Harness Ai Ethically to Transform Financial Markets - Vice President
[Ghanaian Times] Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has called for the ethical and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen Africa's financial markets and support the continent's economic transformation.
Africa: What's Next for Mamelodi Sundowns After TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 Triumph?
[CAF] South Africa's Mamelodi Sundowns completed a 2-1 aggregate victory over AS FAR of Morocco to lift the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2025/26 trophy, their second triumph in the elite club competition after 2016.
Africa: Morocco to Face Senegal As Egypt Set Up Tanzania Semi-Final At TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon
[CAF] The semi-final line-up for the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 has been confirmed after a dramatic day of quarter-final action on Sunday.
Africa: Mokhtar Double Fires Egypt Past Côte d'Ivoire in TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon Quarter-Final
[CAF] Egypt reached the semi-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 after beating Côte d'Ivoire 4-1 in their quarter-final on Sunday night.
Africa: African Leagues - Orlando Pirates and Enugu Rangers Claim Domestic Championship Titles
[CAF] African football is alive every weekend with exciting league action around the continent, and our weekly round-up of league action highlights a selection of the most important results.
Africa: African Union Leaders Issue Joint Africa Day Call for Unity, Reform, and a Renewed Commitment to Agenda 2063
[African Union] On the occasion of Africa Day 2026, H.E. Mr. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), and H.E. Mr. Évariste Ndayishimiye, President of the Republic of Burundi and the Chairperson of the African Union, have issued a united call for
Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Received H.E. Prof. Amb. Miguel Bembe, Ambassador of the Republic of Angola
[African Union] H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, this morning received H.E. Prof. @AmbMiguelBembe , Ambassador of the Republic of #Angola to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the AU.
Senegal's sacked PM Sonko elected parliamentary Speaker in challenge to president
As speaker, Sonko could use his position to challenge the policies of the president, his one-time ally.
Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governor
The governor of Ituri said the more time they lose, the closer the province is to disaster.
Africa: PM Nsengiyumva Joins Leaders for Africa Day Celebration in Brazzaville
[New Times] Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva joined African leaders, policymakers, diplomats and development partners in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, for the Africa Liberation Day celebration that kicked off the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank Group
Africa: Africa CDC, Celebratelab Confab Focus On Africa-Led Disease Solutions
[Liberian Observer] Liberia is set to host a major continental public health initiative this week as the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention partners with regional laboratory and health institutions for the 11th CelebrateLAB® West Africa Conference in Monrovia.
Africa: Africa Day Ceremony - Call for Unity to Tackle Africa's Challenges
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- An official ceremony marking Africa Day was held on Monday evening in the capital under the theme "Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to achieve Agenda 2063."
Africa: African Ambassadors Clarify Africa Day Plans Amid Rising Xenophobic Tensions
[Daily Maverick] In response to xenophobic tensions, African ambassadors clarify they are postponing their own Africa Day celebrations for security reasons, not boycotting the main event in South Africa.
Africa: Inside Africa's Race to Stop Ebola
[Independent (Kampala)] Uganda is mobilizing its hard-earned Ebola expertise as eastern DRC's outbreak threatens to overwhelm borders, and strain economies
Africa: WHO Says Conflict, Mistrust Hindering Ebola Response
[Premium Times] The latest outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, has also spread beyond the DRC, with neighbouring Uganda recording two additional confirmed cases among healthcare workers, bringing its total to seven confirmed cases and one death.
Doctors in DRC work to dissuade traditional funeral practices amid Ebola outbreak
Doctors in the Democratic Republic of Congo say slowing the spread of Ebola requires the hard task of persuading people to change funeral practices, a major driver of Ebola cases in past outbreaks.
Africa: Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Spreading Rapidly, Says WHO Head Tedros
[allAfrica] Geneva -- World Health Organization (WHO) head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Monday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly.
Africa: Binance Touts Digital Inclusion Push During Africa Month Campaign
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Binance used Africa Month celebrations to underscore its efforts to expand digital inclusion and support community-led development across the continent, as cryptocurrency adoption gains traction in several African markets.
Attacks from residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola
Three times in the past week, healthcare facilities have been attacked. On Sunday, angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients, forcing medical staff to evacuate them as gunfire rang out.
Africa: Experts, Patients Demand Better Psoriasis Care At First-Ever Africa Forum
[New Times] People living with a skin condition known as psoriatic disease in Africa are calling for greater inclusion in decisions about their treatment, amid growing concern over the high cost and limited access to care across the continent.
Africa: South Africa Joins Efforts to Combat Ebola Outbreak
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has pledged an initial $5 million contribution to support a $319 million continental preparedness and response plan, as Africa mobilises to combat its second-largest Ebola outbreak in history.
East Africa: Nairobi Becomes Home to East Africa's First Ukrainian Bookshelf, Strengthening Cultural Ties
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya National Library Service (KNLBS) has become home to East Africa's first Ukrainian Bookshelf, marking a major cultural and diplomatic milestone aimed at deepening ties between Kenya and Ukraine through literature, history and knowledge exchange.
Africa: 'An African Cannot Be a Foreigner in Africa'
[GroundUp] In St George's Cathedral on Africa Day activists called out Afrophobia, saying immigrants are fighting for the same dignity as marginalised South Africans
Africa: Why, After Independence, Do We Still Hold Onto Laws That Were Designed to Oppress Us?
[HRW] International Day of Africa, 25 May 2026
Africa: IFP Calls for Balanced Approach to African Unity and Immigration On Africa Day
[IFP] The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) joins the continent in commemorating Africa Day, a significant occasion that celebrates African unity, honours the continent's rich cultural heritage, and reflects on the shared opportunities and challenges facing African nations.
Africa: African Journalists Call for Stronger Press Freedom Protection On Africa Day
[IFJ] In commemorating the 63rd anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) in Addis Ababa, which is designated as Africa Day, the continental journalists' body said Africa's future must remain firmly in African hands and warned that the march for
Africa: Shifting From Fossil Fuels Will Fail Without Funding for African Industry and Energy Infrastructure
[The Conversation Africa] Moving to renewable energy will fail unless wealthy nations help finance cleaner energy systems, industrialisation and local mineral processing across the African continent. This was the argument that African countries put to a recent meeting of 57
Africa: Africa Has Been Managing Climate Volatility for Decades - What the Rest of the World Can Learn From It
[The Conversation Africa] The United States' retreat from aspects of global climate and health leadership has exposed the risk Africa took in relying on external funding for these projects. When the US pulled back on aid, many African programmes and plans that relied on their
Africa: How the Global Anti-Rights Movement Is Targeting Women's Rights in Africa Through Family Laws
[IPS] Nairobi, Kenya -- Millions of African women live under laws that deny them equal rights at home. A well-funded global movement is working to make sure it stays that way.