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Africa: Africa CDC and WHO Launch Joint Continental Ebola Response Plan
[WHO] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) today launched a joint continental preparedness and response plan on the ongoing Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The plan aims to raise US$ 518
Africa: CAF Names TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon Morocco 2026 Best Xi
[CAF] The Best XI of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations ("AFCON") Morocco 2026 has been unveiled following the conclusion of a thrilling tournament that showcased the next generation of African football talent.
Nigeria 2027: Six key races to watch
Beyond the presidential contest, a clutch of state-level battles will test the strength of Nigeria’s political machines, family brands and defectors’ coalitions.
South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls
A new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection could transform South Africa's fight against the epidemic — but U.S. aid cuts and limited doses threaten to slow its impact.
Fall in official Ebola numbers appears to be good news but it's not that simple
There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.
DRC: Tshisekedi’s generals face trial over alleged plot to topple the state
The Congolese military high court case against 10 senior FARDC officers exposes claims of divided loyalties, hidden arms caches and the lingering shadow of ex-president Joseph Kabila.
One in exile, one in the streets: Why dissidents Martial Pa’nucci and Davis Tafari refuse to be silenced
From Brazzaville to Nairobi: a Congolese rapper forced from his homeland and a Kenyan activist repeatedly arrested at home are fighting the same battle against power. Their stories reveal why a new generation of African dissidents refuses to be silenced and why governments
Singer Fally Ipupa's pride at being given major DR Congo honour
He follows the late great Papa Wemba in becoming a knight of the National Order of the Leopard.
Côte d’Ivoire’s illegal gold rush defies Abidjan’s crackdown
In Côte d’Ivoire’s north, informal miners risk police raids and collapsing pits to tap a trade worth far more than farming – and far beyond state control.
Africa: Future Belongs to Most Purposeful Technology - Oboh
[Vanguard] Artificial intelligence is no longer an experimental technology operating on the margins of business. Across industries, AI systems are rapidly becoming part of daily operations, transforming productivity, automating workflows, and reshaping how companies approach
Africa: Peacekeeping Funding Cuts Mean Africa Must Rethink Security
[ISS] African governments must avoid replacing one dependency with another while building more accountable, fit-for-purpose security systems.
Africa: Govt to Repatriate Over 1,000 Nigerians From South Africa
[Vanguard] Nigeria is planning to repatriate more than 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa as anti-immigrant tensions rise in the country, long a destination for documented and undocumented African workers.
Africa: South Africa to Send Envoys Across Africa and Globally to Tackle Migration Challenges
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that South Africa will dispatch envoys across the African continent and to other parts of the world, as government intensifies diplomatic efforts to address migration challenges facing the country.
Algeria ramps up trans-Saharan gas megaproject with Nigeria route
The launch of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline comes as Algeria and Morocco compete fiercely to offer Europe an alternative to Russian gas.
Africa: LGAN Covets Culture Ministry's Partnership for All-Africa Challenge Trophy 2026
[This Day] Abuja -- The Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) is seeking partnership with the Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy to co-host the Royal and Ancient sanctioned 2026 All-Africa Challenge Trophy in Abuja.
Africa: Today in History - the World Recognises HIV/Aids
[Nile Post] June 5, 1981, is widely recognised as the day the world first became aware of what would later be known as HIV/Aids.
Africa: Africa's Finest - Egypt Look to Heal a Century of Hurt
[RFI] Egypt enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's fourth best side in the Fifa rankings. In the fifth of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI looks at a nation making its fourth appearance in nearly 100 years.
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.
Africa: 131 Nigerian Companies Earn Africa Quality Mark in Major Trade Boost
[Vanguard] ABUJA - The Federal Government has presented the Africa Quality Mark (AQM) certification to 131 companies for 220 made-in-Nigeria products, reiterating its commitment to supporting industrial expansion and export growth.
Africa: Unesco-Linked NGO Flags Microplastics Threat to Africa's Oceans
[Vanguard] MICRO and nano plastics penetrated seafoods are escalating health and ecological risks to Africa's oceans with the continent's exposure potentially double the global rate, a UNESCO-linked NGO, Youth Orientation for Development (YOD) has warned.
Kenya: Shaky tourism sector fears Ebola facility will cripple industry
Players in the tourism sector are concerned that the controversial Kenya-US deal to establish an Ebola quarantine centre in the country could undermine recovery efforts in an industry that is only beginning to rebound from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Africa: Dozens of New Species Found in One of Africa's Last Biodiversity Blank Spots
[Daily Maverick] A major survey of Angola's remote Lisima plateau has uncovered species unknown to science, including new dragonflies, grasshoppers, moths and butterflies, confirming the highlands as one of Africa's most exciting biodiversity frontiers.
Africa: Ruto Urges African Businesses to Prioritise Intra-Africa Trade At Kenya-South Africa Business Forum
[Capital FM] Midrand, South Africa -- President William Ruto has challenged African businesses and entrepreneurs to stop looking overseas for markets and begin trading more aggressively in Africa.
Africa: Africa's Precision Medicine Future Depends On Stronger Research and Clinical Trial Systems
[Nigeria Health Watch] Precision medicine will not deliver equity for Africa if Africa remains underrepresented in the evidence that shapes it. The endorsement of a new resolution on Precision Medicine at the 79th World Health Assembly reflects an important step towards health
‘We believed in Ibrahim Traoré’: Northern Côte d’Ivoire, the last line of defence against the jihadists
Côte d’Ivoire is trying to contain three burning fronts on its borders with Mali and Burkina Faso: the terrorist threat at its gates, a refugee influx that is testing community cohesion, and the spread of ideas from the Alliance of Sahel States.
Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda… Can small modular reactors bring nuclear power to Africa?
With grid capacity and cost a barrier to installing conventional nuclear reactors, many African countries are looking to small modular reactors (SMRs) to serve an exponential growth in power demand.
Africa: World Bank Group Launches Ten-Year Strategy to Drive Jobs and Prosperity in Uganda
[World Bank] Kampala -- The World Bank Group (WBG) Board of Executive Directors today endorsed a new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) for Uganda, a 10-year strategy (2026-2035) designed to accelerate a private sector-led economic transformation and expand opportunities for
Africa: Presidents Ramaphosa, Ruto Position South Africa and Kenya As Drivers of Africa's Global Agenda
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Kenya have rejected the notion that Africa is merely a spectator in a rapidly changing global order, with Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and William Ruto asserting that the continent is increasingly shaping global debates on governance, finance,
Africa: South Africa, Kenya Sign Six New Agreements to Deepen Cooperation
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Kenya have signed six new Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at strengthening cooperation in trade, maritime transport, skills development, gender equality, arts and culture, and sport, as the two countries move to deepen their strategic
Africa: SA, Kenya Work Towards Deeper Economic Integration to Unlock Africa's Growth Potential
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Kenya are deepening trade, investment and industrial cooperation, as the two countries position themselves to drive Africa's economic transformation.
Africa: Dangote Refinery Ramps Up to 700,000 Barrels Per Day, Strengthening Africa's Energy Landscape
[Leadership] Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in a performance test conducted by the Process Licensors, marking a significant milestone in the facility's operational expansion and
Africa: School in a Hot World - What Research Is Saying About Children's Health and Learning
[The Conversation Africa] Climate change is making southern Africa hotter. While much attention has focused on climate impacts like droughts, floods and food insecurity, another crisis is unfolding quietly inside classrooms. Research has shown that some schools are becoming