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The IndependentSouth African Court Hears Appeal Over Burial of Former Zambian President
A South African appeals court heard arguments Friday in a dispute between the family of Zambia's former president and the Zambian government over where the body will be buried. The court did not indicate when it would issue a ruling.
naturalnews.comStudy Links African Elephants to Dung Beetle Activity in Savannas
A Science study reports that African elephants influence savanna food webs by altering dung beetle populations. The research examines how these changes affect an insect group tied to nutrient cycling and soil processes.
deccanchronicle.comFunding pledges for central Africa Ebola response fall short of $500 million target
Pledges to address the Ebola outbreak in central Africa have not reached the $500 million figure announced by regional leaders. Health officials state that additional funds are required to contain the disease.
theconversation.comMalawi Minister Calls for Human Rights Council Resolution on Neglected Tropical Diseases
Malawi's Minister of Health and Sanitation described the effects of neglected tropical diseases on education, employment, and daily life. The minister announced plans to introduce a resolution at the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
theyeshivaworld.comSenator Ted Cruz Calls for U.S. Recognition of Somaliland
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz stated that formal recognition of Somaliland would strengthen American security interests in the Horn of Africa. Cruz, who chairs the Senate Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health, made the remarks in an interview with Fox News Digital.
The GuardianU.S. Sets Up Ebola Quarantine Center in Kenya
The Trump administration opened a quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base in Kenya on Friday for Americans exposed to Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Officials also pledged $80 million in new aid to affected countries.
france24.comLeaders Discuss Basketball's Role in Africa's Economy at Kigali Summit
Sports, technology, business, aviation and culture figures met in Kigali on Tuesday to examine how basketball can support economic and creative growth across the continent.
nypost.comCanada and Bahamas Ban Travelers from Three African Nations over Ebola
Canada and the Bahamas announced temporary entry bans for residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan. The measures follow a World Health Organization declaration of an international health emergency.
SemaforGhana delivered five Chinese-backed power projects at lower cost
A Washington-based think tank examined five solar, hydro, and gas projects built with Chinese support in Ghana between 2013 and 2020. The report identified four practices that produced lower costs and fewer quality issues than similar projects elsewhere in the region.
The IndependentEbola Outbreak in Congo Spreads to Uganda and Suspected Cases Reported Elsewhere
The World Health Organization warned that the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo is expanding faster than health workers can respond. Over 900 suspected cases and 223 deaths have been recorded, with suspected cases now appearing in Uganda and other countries.
blackenterprise.comGhana Repatriates Citizens from South Africa
Ghanaian authorities started flying the first of 800 registered citizens home from Johannesburg on Wednesday morning after weeks of anti-immigrant demonstrations. An initial 300 passengers were scheduled to depart, with more flights planned in coming days.
newser.comEbola Outbreak Reported in Congo and Uganda, Death Toll Reaches 223
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed an Ebola outbreak in Ituri province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Cases have also appeared in Uganda, and the International Rescue Committee warned the outbreak could become the deadliest on record.
techcentral.co.zaAfrica Holds 30 Percent of Global Mineral Reserves
The continent possesses the largest share of several key minerals. Coverage on Africa Day examined foreign involvement in extraction.
citizen.co.zaAfrican Ambassadors Postpone Own Africa Day Events Over Security Concerns
African ambassadors to South Africa said they postponed their separate Africa Day events for security reasons. They stated they did not intend to boycott South Africa's main Africa Day event in Moruleng.
France 24Ghana Launches E-Visa System and Waives Fees for African Business Travelers
Ghana has introduced an electronic visa system and ended visa fees for African business travelers. The changes aim to increase tourism and commercial activity across the continent.
ForbesEbola deaths reach 220 in 11 African countries
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said Monday that 11 African countries face elevated risk from an ongoing Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The World Health Organization reported 220 deaths and called for international cooperati…
theconversation.comWHO Says Ebola Outbreak in DRC Exceeds Containment Efforts
The World Health Organization reported that the Ebola outbreak centered in Ituri province has exceeded 900 suspected cases and 220 deaths. Attacks on treatment centers have disrupted response operations while cases have spread to Uganda.
newser.comEbola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Draws $500 Million in Pledges
Global donors have committed roughly $500 million to contain an Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. African leaders and international health officials warned the virus could spread across the continent.
Countries Next to Congo Face High Ebola Risk
Neighboring countries have been warned of elevated Ebola risk and urged to act quickly. The advisory was issued on Monday.
rigzone.comEni Plans to Accelerate $4 Billion Ivory Coast Offshore Expansion
Eni Chief Operating Officer Guido Brusco said the company will seek to speed up a $4 billion expansion of its offshore joint venture with Vitol Group in the Ivory Coast. The statement provides no additional timeline or project details.
ForbesEbola Treatment Centers Burned in Eastern Congo
Residents in eastern Congo set fire to two Ebola treatment centers in recent days after disputes over burial rules. The incidents occurred during an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain, which lacks licensed vaccines or proven treatments.
undervalued-shares.comAfrica's Largest Stock-Exchange Operator Plans Tighter Broker Access Rules
The operator of Africa's biggest stock exchange is preparing new controls on how brokers and trading firms connect to its systems. The measures target risks from automated trading programs and operational mistakes.
South China Morning PostAfrican Development Bank Meeting Opens
African leaders and financiers convened Monday for the African Development Bank annual meeting in Congo Republic. Overseas aid fell nearly a quarter last year to $174.3 billion, and the bank is urging greater use of domestic resources to close a $400 billion annual financing gap.
news24.comSouth Africa Requests 15-Year Extension of AGOA Trade Deal
South Africa filed a request with the U.S. Trade Representative for a 15-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act. The filing highlights the country's critical minerals reserves and calls for updated eligibility criteria.
france24.comEbola outbreak in DR Congo exceeds 850 suspected cases
A senior program manager for Médecins Sans Frontières described difficulties delivering supplies to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The outbreak has produced more than 850 suspected cases and more than 200 suspected deaths since April.
michaelwest.com.auEbola Outbreak Declared in DRC and Uganda, WHO Issues Global Alert
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda have confirmed an Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus. The World Health Organization declared a public health emergency of international concern on 16 May 2026.
France 24Uganda Confirms Three New Ebola Cases, Total Reaches Five
Ugandan health authorities confirmed three additional Ebola cases on Saturday, bringing the national total to five. The cases are linked to an ongoing outbreak in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo.
upi.comEbola Outbreak Reported in Democratic Republic of Congo
A health official discussed containment challenges for an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo during a weekend broadcast interview. The remarks focused on difficulties expected in limiting the spread of the disease.
Japan TimesEbola Outbreak in Congo Kills 177 as U.S. Patient Receives Experimental Treatment
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola has infected nearly 750 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo and killed 177. A U.S. missionary doctor is being treated in Germany with symptom-reducing drugs and other therapies.
The BbcWHO Raises Ebola Risk to Very High in DR Congo
The World Health Organization upgraded the public health risk of the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo from high to very high. The agency cited 82 confirmed cases and 177 suspected deaths, with no approved vaccine available for this strain.
mg.co.zaWHO and African Medicines Agency Sign Framework Agreement on Health Product Regulation
The World Health Organization and the African Medicines Agency signed a Framework Agreement for Collaboration on May 22, 2026. The agreement aims to strengthen regulatory systems and improve access to safe, effective and quality-assured health products across Africa.
SemaforChinese solar exports to Africa rise 83 percent in April
Chinese solar exports to Africa increased 83 percent year-on-year in April amid higher global demand for renewable energy. South Africa recorded an 81 percent increase in purchases of solar cells and panels.
SemaforReport: Higher health research spending would bring $668 billion to Africa
A new report estimates that African governments investing 1% of GDP in health research and development would generate $668 billion in economic returns over 20 years. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and Team Europe issued the findings.
SemaforAfrica Finance Corporation to Invest $100 Million in Venture Capital Firms
The Africa Finance Corporation will invest $100 million in venture capital firms that back technology companies on the continent. African startups raised about $3.2 billion in 2025, a 40% increase from the prior year.
France 24Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Eastern Congo Province Held by M23 Militia
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached eastern South Kivu province in territory controlled by the Rwanda-backed M23 militia. The World Health Organization has declared the situation an international emergency.
rnz.co.nzRendeavour Signs Partnership with AfCFTA Secretariat for Trade Infrastructure
The African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat has selected Rendeavour as its first implementation partner for infrastructure-led industrialisation and trade-enabling urban development. The agreement was announced on May 21, 2026, in Lomé, Togo.
koreaboo.comU.S. Travel Ban on Visitors from DRC, Uganda and South Sudan Takes Effect
The United States has implemented a travel restriction for non-citizens who have visited the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda or South Sudan within the past 21 days. The measure follows the declaration of an Ebola outbreak as a public health emergency of international con…
ABC NewsU.S. Imposes Flight Restrictions Over Ebola Outbreak in Central Africa
The Department of Homeland Security announced new arrival rules for flights from three African countries. Officials cited an ongoing Ebola outbreak and directed affected flights to Washington-Dulles Airport.
thehindu.comIndia and African Union Postpone India-Africa Forum Summit Over Ebola Outbreak
India and the African Union have postponed the India-Africa Forum Summit scheduled for next week in New Delhi. The decision follows an ongoing Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo.
winnipegfreepress.comSierra Leone Receives First U.S. Deportees Under Expanded Immigration Policy
A chartered flight carrying nine West African migrants landed in Freetown on Wednesday. Sierra Leone agreed to accept up to 300 deportees annually from the United States.
rte.ieStudy Links 2025 USAID Cuts to Rise in African Violent Conflict
A new study reports that abrupt reductions in U.S. Agency for International Development funding early in 2025 coincided with increased violent conflict across most of the African continent. The findings indicate that sudden rather than gradual cuts were associated with weakened d…
France 24Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Kills Over 130
More than 130 people have died and over 500 cases have been recorded in the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo. Health workers say initial tests missed the strain, complicating the response.
gamereactor.euEliud Kipchoge Supports Cape Town Bid for World Marathon Majors Status
Two-time world record holder Eliud Kipchoge has endorsed Cape Town's effort to join the World Marathon Majors. He is scheduled to run the Cape Town Marathon on May 24 as part of a broader tour promoting peace through running.
France 24WHO Says Ebola Risk High in Congo, Uganda but Low Globally
The World Health Organization reported Wednesday that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda poses high risk at national and regional levels but low risk worldwide. Officials confirmed 51 cases in Congo with hundreds more suspected.
The BbcWHO Reports 600 Suspected Ebola Cases and 139 Deaths in Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization has recorded 600 suspected Ebola cases and 139 suspected deaths across the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. Officials declared a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday.
news.sky.comU.S. Guitar Maker Funds Ebony Tree Planting in Congo Basin
Taylor Guitars has supported research and planting programs that link African forest elephants to ebony tree survival. The nine-year study found fewer ebony saplings in areas without elephants.
bbc.co.ukAI Systems Lack Training Data in Most African Languages
Most AI models are trained primarily in English and other major languages, leaving thousands of African languages underrepresented. This gap affects health care communication in regions with high disease burdens and limited medical staff.
The Sydney Morning HeraldEbola Vaccine Development Remains Months Away
Health experts stated that a new vaccine for the Ebola virus outbreak in Africa is still months from completion. The assessment comes as the outbreak continues in the region.
thesouthafrican.comAfrican Business Leader Calls for Private Investment After Western Aid Cuts
Tony Elumelu, chairman of Heirs Holdings and the United Bank for Africa, called for private investment in African infrastructure during an interview at the AfricaForward summit in Nairobi. The comments come as Western development aid reductions take effect across the continent.
thehindu.comAmerican Doctor Tests Positive for Ebola in Congo Outbreak
An American medical missionary tested positive for Ebola after treating patients in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He was evacuated and is receiving treatment while officials monitor other exposed Americans.
france24.comEbola Outbreak in DR Congo Kills at Least 131 People
Health officials report more than 513 suspected cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo and one death in neighboring Uganda. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak an international emergency last week.
nypost.comEbola Outbreak Spreads in Congo and Uganda
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is transferring a small number of Americans exposed to the virus in Congo. The outbreak has reached Kampala and involves health workers among early cases.
westernjournal.comCDC Issues Travel Restrictions for Central and East Africa Over Ebola Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday imposed new travel restrictions and enhanced screening measures for travelers from parts of Central and East Africa. Officials are acting to prevent Ebola from entering the United States as cases rise in the Democratic Repu…
indiatoday.intoday.inTrial of Experimental Treatments for Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Planned in Africa
The World Health Organization declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a public health emergency of international concern on 17 May. Scientists are preparing a clinical trial of two experimental therapies against the rare Ebola Bundibugyo virus.
SemaforReport Projects Higher Intra-African Trade Under Full AfCFTA Implementation
A new report estimates that full implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area could raise intra-African commerce to 53 percent of total trade. The same analysis projects manufacturing sector growth and job creation across the continent by 2035.
France 24France and African Nations Discuss Jobs, Education, and Investment at Nairobi Summit
A French government official described the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi as part of a renewed relationship focused on private capital, education, and partnerships. The event highlighted African investment in the continent and France's emphasis on expertise and infrastructure.
thehindu.comVice President Calls for Stronger Leadership and Global Governance Reforms
Ghana's vice president addressed the Oxford Africa Conference on Saturday, urging reforms to global institutions and stronger African leadership. The speech highlighted challenges facing developing countries in international decision-making.
abcnews.go.comLiberia Hosts Regional Conference of 26 African Auditors General
Liberia's General Auditing Commission is hosting a week-long meeting of auditors general from 26 English-speaking African countries. The event runs from May 18 to May 22 in Monrovia under the African Organization of English-speaking Supreme Audit Institutions.
sabcnews.comAfrica Forward Summit Discusses Economic Resilience and Global Imbalances
The Africa Forward Summit opened in Kenya with calls to increase domestic savings use and attract more foreign investment. Speakers addressed demographic imbalances and debt restructuring needs across the continent.
Fox NewsU.S. Strike Kills ISIS West Africa Commander in Northeastern Nigeria
A U.S. precision strike killed ISIS West Africa commander Abu-Bilal al-Minuki on May 16 in northeastern Nigeria. The operation relied on human intelligence and disrupted operations in the Lake Chad region. The group's overall leader remains at large.