At least 100 deaths reported in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo as six Americans exposed
One of the six Americans is experiencing symptoms, according to media reports. One province in Congo reports 390 cases.
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Africa: Elumelu to Global Leaders - 'Africa's Youth Do Not Need Handouts'
[FrontPageAfrica] At the 2026 Africa Forward Summit, convened by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron, Heirs Holdings Founder and Group Chairman Tony O. Elumelu delivered a strong message to global leaders, investors, and development partners:
What is Ebola and why is stopping this outbreak so difficult?
An outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo involves a rare strain and is in an area affected by conflict.
Africa: Making Foundational Learning Investments Last - Leveraging Partnerships for Sustainable Reforms in Africa
[allAfrica] The Fundamental Imperative
East Africa: Somali Piracy Returns - a Warning From the Western Indian Ocean
[ISS] Joint naval patrols are stretched thin by the Middle East crisis, but their ability to eradicate piracy was always limited.
Africa: Africa's Golden Future
[IPS] Nairobi, Kenya -- It is very appropriate that this Africa Forward Summit is being held in Kenya. Two weeks ago, a Kenyan marathon runner, Sabastian Sawe, did what had been considered impossible: by running a marathon in under two hours! What we have set ourselves here is
Africa: Media As Bedrock for Developing Russian-African Relations
[IPS] Moscow -- Under the auspices of the Faculty of Journalism of Lomonosov Moscow State University, the Russian-African Club, in late April, held its IV International Forum of Journalists from Russia and Africa, which marked another historical milestone. According to an
Africa: LGBTIQ+ Face Mounting Violence and Discrimination, Warns UN Rights Chief
[UN News] Violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people are widespread, including at school, where 45 per cent of LGBT youth report being bullied.
Four killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel prices
Thousands of commuters are stranded, with key roads in the capital Nairobi largely empty due to the protests over fuel costs.
Africa: WHO Convenes Partners to Strengthen Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
[WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville/Kinshasa -- As part of efforts to support the ongoing response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the World Health Organization convened governments, partners and technical agencies to align response priorities and reinforce
Africa: Epidemic of Ebola Disease Caused By Bundibugyo Virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda Determined a Public Health Emergency of International Concern
[WHO] Pursuant to paragraph 2 of Article 12 - Determination of a public health emergency of international concern, including a pandemic emergency of the International Health Regulations (2005) (IHR), the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), after having
Africa: Liberia Hosts Africa's Top Audit Chiefs for Historic Five-Day Accountability Summit
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Auditor General P. Garswa Jackson, Sr. opens Monrovia to 26 of Africa's top financial watchdogs Monday, as Liberia hosts the continent's most high-stakes public audit gathering for the first time in the GAC's history.
Africa: Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa Declared a 'Public Health Emergency of International Concern'
[UN News] The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, citing rising cases, cross-border spread and significant uncertainties about the
Africa: A Football World Cup Is a Global Cultural Exchange. How Will That Work in Trump's America?
[The Conversation Africa] The most culturally diverse men's football World Cup in history is taking place in the United States at a time when foreign nationals feel less and less welcome in the country.
Africa: The World Bank Wants to Change the Way It Manages Complaints - the Fixes That Could Make It Better
[The Conversation Africa] The World Bank made history in 1994 by creating the Inspection Panel, the first independent accountability mechanism at any international organisation. Its function is to investigate complaints from communities who allege they were harmed because the
Africa: World Urban Forum Opens in Baku As Housing Crisis and Climate Shocks Intensify
[UN News] Soaring housing costs, climate shocks and conflicts are leaving millions without adequate shelter - but what can be done? As the 13th UN World Urban Forum opens on Sunday in Baku, Azerbaijan, participants will grapple with solutions to a deepening global housing crisis.
Africa: Why Is African Cinema Out of the Picture At the Cannes Film Festival?
[RFI] Does the absence of African films in the main competition at this year's Cannes Film Festival point to a glass ceiling? Or is African cinema still slowly but surely finding its way to the top table?
Africa: From Medieval Plague Ships to Hantavirus - How Outbreaks At Sea Helped to Shape the International Public Health System
[The Conversation Africa] Cruise ships are convenient floating hotels by which to see far-flung parts of the world - but as an epidemiologist, I know they are also everything an infectious pathogen could want: thousands of strangers packed into enclosed spaces for days or
Africa: As Africa Rapidly Goes Digital, It Becomes a Prime Target for Hackers
[RFI] A reported cyberattack on Senegal's treasury highlights the vulnerability of African institutions to cybercrime. As parts of the continent go digital at breakneck speed, countries are struggling to build up their defences against hackers and fraudsters at the same pace.
From escaping child marriage 'to an old pervert' to becoming Sierra Leone's first lady
The private world of one of Africa's most powerful political women is revealed in a BBC World Service exclusive.
