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Congo says confirmed Ebola cases rise to 1,561, including 506 deaths
6th July 2026 The Democratic Republic of Congo said late on Sunday that confirmed Ebola cases in the country had reached 1,561, including 506 deaths. →
South Africa deploys troops to bolster security during anti-migrant protests
3rd July 2026 South Africa has deployed more than 3 000 soldiers nationwide to bolster security and support police this month during anti-migrant protests that... →
US withdrew forces from Nigeria after operation against ISIS, AFRICOM chief says
3rd July 2026 The United States has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against Islamic State militants in Nigeria and is now... →
Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid, says UN's Turk
3rd July 2026 The United Nations human rights chief on Friday said another human rights catastrophe was unfolding in Sudan, in the city of al-Obeid in North... →
Kenya private sector activity picks up in June, PMI shows
3rd July 2026 Kenya's private sector activity picked up in June, breaking a run of three previous monthly contractions, a survey showed on Friday. The Stanbic... →
Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support, sources say
3rd July 2026 The United States has said it will prevent the United Nations from supporting an African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia starting next year,... →
Malaria fears grow in Congo's Ebola outbreak hotspots
2nd July 2026 Malaria and other diseases may be as deadly as the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, health officials have warned, as the... →
Scared but staying: Some migrants dig in as South Africa turns hostile
2nd July 2026 Ethiopian refugee Helana Wolde locked his home and watched on television as thousands of angry demonstrators marched through South Africa this week... →
US to give Tanzania $1.3-billion under five-year health pact
2nd July 2026 The United States has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tanzania to invest more than $1.3-billion in its health sector over the next five... →
Africa CDC says Uganda found isolated Marburg case
1st July 2026 Africa's top public health agency said on Wednesday that Ugandan health authorities had confirmed an isolated case of Marburg virus disease, a... →
Over 900 arrested during nationwide anti-migrant protests
1st July 2026 South African police arrested more than 900 people during nationwide anti-migrant protests on Tuesday that were mostly peaceful but at times turned... →
Nigeria's unreported spending equals 2% of GDP, IMF official says
1st July 2026 Nigeria had about 2% of GDP worth of public spending not recorded in recent official budgets, creating a gap between its reported deficit and... →
World Bank backs Nigeria 2026–2032 plan with $1.25bn to spur jobs, private investment
1st July 2026 The World Bank Group has approved a new long-term partnership strategy for Nigeria alongside $1.25-billion in financing, aiming to drive job... →
Investors have regained appetite for Zambia after default, Citi says
1st July 2026 Zambia's mining, energy and agriculture sectors have drawn significant investor interest as the government's fiscal consolidation gains traction... →
South Africa's top court says bank rand-rigging case can proceed
1st July 2026 South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday that competition authorities can pursue forex-rigging claims against six banks including... →
Hormuz disruption may have lasting impact on vulnerable economies, UN trade agency says
30th June 2026 The UN trade and development agency warned on Tuesday that while the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will bring immediate relief to energy... →
Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6bn, UN says
30th June 2026 The United Nations said on Tuesday that an Ebola outbreak could cost Africa up to $3.6-billion and hundreds of thousands of jobs, potentially... →
Egypt moves to step up fuel supply ahead of rise in power demand this summer
30th June 2026 Egypt's electricity and petroleum ministers met on Tuesday to coordinate fuel supply and grid management ahead of a summer in which power demand is... →
South African cities shuttered as anti-migrant protests gather pace
30th June 2026 Demonstrators wrapped in flags and wielding wooden sticks gathered across South Africa on Tuesday for anti-immigrant marches, some of which saw... →
Kenya gets $750m in budget support from World Bank
30th June 2026 The World Bank said on Tuesday that it had approved a $750-million budget support loan for Kenya and a sustainability-linked facility that will... →
Kenya, Rwanda sign fuel import deal to boost supply security
30th June 2026 Kenya and Rwanda signed three pacts on Monday setting up a government framework for Rwanda-bound fuel imports, the Kenya Pipeline Company and... →
Rights groups file complaint against Ghana over Trump deportations
30th June 2026 Advocacy groups filed a complaint on behalf of people deported from the United States to Ghana by the Trump administration with the regional bloc... →
IMF reaches staff-level deal with Egypt that could unlock $1.6bn
30th June 2026 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Monday it had reached a staff-level agreement with Egypt on reviews of two financing arrangements,... →
Senegal police fire tear gas at constitutional reform protesters
29th June 2026 Senegalese police fired tear gas on Monday to disperse protesters outside parliament as lawmakers debated a constitutional amendment that would... →
IMF says Malawi credit programme hinges on economic reforms
29th June 2026 The International Monetary Fund is ready to move quickly on a credit programme for Malawi, the lender said on Monday, but warned it will depend on... →
What is behind South Africa's anti-immigrant protests?
29th June 2026 Protesters have told all undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa by Tuesday, ahead of anti-immigrant rallies that many fear will turn... →
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases at 1 274, including 360 deaths
29th June 2026 The Democratic Republic of Congo said late on Sunday that confirmed Ebola cases in the country had reached 1 274, including 360 deaths. →
Congo files ICJ case against Rwanda over role in conflict
26th June 2026 The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice over its role in the long-running conflict... →
Thousands seek way out as South Africa braces for anti-immigrant protests
26th June 2026 Thousands of Malawian migrants queued for processing at a makeshift camp in the South African city of Durban this week while hundreds of... →
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to 1 155
26th June 2026 The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo has increased to 1 155, including 304 deaths, government data showed on... →
South Africa producer inflation accelerates to 7.8% y/y in May
25th June 2026 South Africa's producer inflation quickened to 7.8% year on year in May, up from 4.8% in April, statistics agency data showed on Thursday. The... →
Kenya police disperse group marking deadly 2024 protests
25th June 2026 Kenyan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse protesters in Nairobi after dozens took to the streets in memory of demonstrators killed two... →
Zimbabwe exploring minerals-backed deals with China to fund infrastructure, minister says
25th June 2026 Zimbabwe is considering using its vast natural resources to fund road and railway construction projects with China, finance minister Mthuli Ncube... →
Trump seeks more than $1.4bn in Ebola funding from Congress
25th June 2026 The White House is seeking more than $1.4-billion in new funds from Congress to address the widening Ebola virus outbreak, including $800-million... →
Amnesty calls EU complicit in new Libyan crackdown on migrants
24th June 2026 Authorities in eastern and western Libya have intensified a crackdown on migrants and refugees in the last month with mass arrests, detentions and... →
France reports Ebola case in doctor returning from humanitarian mission in Congo
24th June 2026 A doctor who recently returned to France from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for Ebola, marking the... →
Ebola cases in Congo reach highest first-month total of any outbreak, WHO says
23rd June 2026 Congo's Ebola outbreak has the largest number of confirmed cases within the first month of any episode of the disease, a senior World Health... →
Family of Zambia's ex-leader should choose his burial site, South Africa court says
23rd June 2026 A South African appeals court ruled on Tuesday that the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu should decide where he is buried,... →
Construction of US-backed Ebola facility in Kenya halted, minister says
23rd June 2026 Kenya's health minister said on Tuesday he had ordered an immediate halt to the construction of a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at an air... →
Amnesty calls EU complicit in new Libyan crackdown on migrants
23rd June 2026 Authorities in eastern and western Libya have intensified a crackdown on migrants and refugees in the last month with mass arrests, detentions and... →
Congo says confirmed Ebola cases rise to 1 048, including 267 deaths
23rd June 2026 The Democratic Republic of Congo said late on Monday that confirmed Ebola cases in the country had reached 1 048, including 267 deaths. On Sunday,... →
