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abcnews.go.comworld18 hrs ago
Benin President Romuald Wadagni Arrives in Addis Ababa for Working Visit
President Romuald Wadagni of Benin reached Addis Ababa early on 13 July 2026 for an official working visit. The trip seeks to strengthen bilateral ties with Ethiopia. He was received at the airport by Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Truneh.
theconversation.comworld21 hrs ago
Transparency International Zimbabwe Urges Stricter Political Finance Laws
AllAfrica reported that Transparency International Zimbabwe called for tighter campaign finance rules and faster anti-corruption steps as Zimbabwe marked Africa Anti-Corruption Day. The group welcomed the gazetting of a new whistleblower protection bill.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics1 day ago
South Africa Processes 53,499 Foreign Nationals for Deportation Since Campaign Launch
The South African government has deported or repatriated more than 53,000 foreign nationals, mostly from Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique, since starting a migration management campaign five weeks ago. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi announced the figures at a Pretoria news conf…
abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Ebola Treatment Trial Enrolls First Patients in Congo Six Weeks After WHO Declares Emergency
The Partners trial tests remdesivir and MBP134 against the Bundibugyo strain. As of 9 July the outbreak recorded 1,792 confirmed cases and 625 deaths.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics1 day ago
Accra Conference Adopts 19-Point Framework for Slavery Reparations
A three-day meeting in Ghana produced calls for formal apologies, debt relief and artifact returns tied to the transatlantic slave trade. The gathering followed a UN resolution backed by 123 countries. Ghana's president announced new international bodies on the issue.
nypost.comworld11 hrs agoUpdated
U.S. Aid Worker Tests Positive for Ebola in Congo Outbreak with 1,830 Cases
An American aid worker employed by Samaritan’s Purse tested positive for Ebola in Congo and is stable at Frankfurt University Hospital. The case marks the second confirmed American infection in an outbreak that has recorded 1,830 cases and 648 deaths in Congo.
en.antaranews.comworld3 days ago
Health Workers in Bunia Strike Over Unpaid Stipends; Government Reports Rapid Ebola Response
Workers in the eastern Congolese city protested nonpayment for more than a month and deteriorating conditions on the same day the capital issued assurances of a strong response. The outbreak, declared May 15, has infected 112 health workers and killed 35, according to Africa CDC…
winnipegfreepress.comworld3 days ago
Mali and Algeria Agree to Reopen Airspace and Restore Ambassadors
Mali and Algeria reached an agreement to reopen airspace to civilian and military aircraft and to return ambassadors to their posts. The pact ends a year of strained relations between the two North African countries.
theconversation.comworld3 days ago
U.S. lacks confirmed ambassadors in 41 African countries
More than 40 African nations currently have no Senate-confirmed ambassador. The vacancies widened after more than a dozen career ambassadors were recalled in December.
news.sky.combusiness3 days ago
Canal+ Completes Takeover of MultiChoice, Making It a Full Subsidiary
French media company Canal+ finalized its purchase of African pay-TV operator MultiChoice on July 10, 2026. The deal, first announced in 2023, values the target at roughly $3 billion and follows regulatory approvals in South Africa.
Nprscience3 days ago
Congo Ebola Death Toll Reaches 600 With New Suspected Cases
The death toll from Congo's latest Ebola outbreak reached 600 as of Thursday. New suspected cases appeared in Tshopo and Haut-Uele provinces, bringing confirmed cases to 1,759.
Abc Newsscience3 days ago
Equatorial Guinea Holds U.S. Deportees in Hotel Also Used for Suspected Ebola Case
Migrants deported from the U.S. and held in a hotel in Equatorial Guinea report that authorities placed at least one suspected Ebola patient in the same facility. Lawyers representing the detainees say medical staff in protective gear brought the individual to a lower floor last…
abcnews.go.comworld4 days ago
African countries secure $900 million for clean cooking access
African countries obtained $900 million in new funding commitments for clean cooking technologies during a virtual meeting convened by the International Energy Agency and Kenya. The pledges bring total commitments since 2024 to more than $3.1 billion.
nypost.comworld4 days agoUpdated
Ebola Death Toll in Congo Reaches 600 as New Cases Suspected in Tshopo
The Congolese government reported Thursday that the death toll from the current Ebola outbreak reached 600, with confirmed cases totaling 1,759. Two suspected cases appeared in Kisangani in Tshopo province, an area with no prior recorded cases in this outbreak declared on May 15.
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vanguardngr.comworld4 days ago
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Reaches 1,759 Cases and 600 Deaths, With 285 Recoveries Reported
The World Health Organization reported 600 deaths and 1,759 confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo as of its latest update. The outbreak, declared May 15, is centered in Ituri province and driven by the Bundibugyo species.
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swarajyamag.comworld5 days ago
Four Ugandan Farmers Sue UK-Registered Company to Halt East African Crude Oil Pipeline
Four Ugandan farmers sued EACOP Ltd in the UK High Court on July 8, 2026, seeking an injunction to prevent the pipeline from operating. The case, brought under Ugandan law, alleges construction has already harmed land, water and ecosystems.
jns.orgworld5 days ago
DRC Ebola Outbreak Hits 1,561 Cases and 506 Deaths as of July 4
The Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak declared in May continues to expand in eastern DRC. Testing capacity has risen sharply while treatment centers reach capacity limits.
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cnbc.combusiness6 days ago
Ugandan Farmers Sue in UK Court to Halt Nearly Completed East Africa Oil Pipeline
A group of Ugandan farmers sued EACOP Ltd in the UK High Court on July 7, 2026, seeking to halt the nearly completed pipeline. The case targets the $5 billion project before it begins operations.
nypost.comfinance7 days ago
Congo Ebola Outbreak Reaches 1,561 Cases and 506 Deaths; U.S. Pledges New Emergency Aid
The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 1,561 Ebola cases and 506 deaths since the outbreak began on May 15. U.S. humanitarian funding fell sharply after USAID reductions in 2025.
winnipegfreepress.comworld7 days ago
Dangote and Tanzania Agree to Hold Formal Talks on Port, Power and Road Investments
Africa’s richest man held talks with Tanzania’s president last week on expanding his cement, fertilizer and energy businesses. Formal negotiations for a deal are scheduled soon.
foxnews.comworld7 days ago
Angolan President Sends Congratulations to Cabo Verde on Independence Anniversary
Angolan President João Lourenço sent a message to Cabo Verde marking the country's 50th anniversary of independence on July 5. The message praised Cabo Verde's economic, cultural, social, and sports achievements and noted ongoing bilateral cooperation.
abcnews.go.comworld7 days ago
DR Congo Ebola Deaths Reach 506 as Some Areas Report No New Cases and Trial of Treatments Begins
The World Health Organization reported 506 deaths and 1,561 confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as of July 4. A trial testing two experimental treatments began this week while health workers threaten a strike over unpaid benefits.
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theconversation.compolitics7 days agoUpdated
Two Nigerians Die in South Africa Amid Anti-Foreigner Protests
Nigeria's foreign ministry reported two citizen deaths in South Africa and accused authorities of mistreatment. South African officials declined compensation demands and noted property sales remain possible.
makeuseof.comworld10 days ago
U.S. Pulls Most Forces from Nigeria ISIS Fight, Keeps Intelligence Support
The United States has pulled back most troops sent for a May operation in northeastern Nigeria that killed a senior Islamic State leader. Intelligence support continues at Nigeria's request.
Semaforworld11 days ago
Gavi to Begin First Payouts from $1.2 Billion African Vaccine Program
The global vaccine alliance will disburse initial funds to an African manufacturer in the second half of 2026. The payments mark the shift from factory construction to securing buyers and regulatory approvals.
pakistantoday.com.pkworld11 days ago
World Bank Approves $265 Million Loan for Morocco Hydropower Project
The board cleared financing for the 300 MW Ifahsa facility one day after retiring a 45 percent climate-spending target. The project is expected to support 1 GW of renewable capacity and cut 1.7 million tons of annual CO₂ emissions.
france24.compolitics12 days ago
Burkina Faso Ends Diplomatic Ties with France After European Parliament Resolution
Captain Ibrahim Traoré announced the severance on June 26. The move follows a European Parliament resolution and leaves 2,500 French nationals without consular services. Burkina Faso now joins North Korea and Afghanistan without ties to Paris.
focustaiwan.twworld12 days ago
Nigeria to Seek Compensation from South Africa for Properties Left by Citizens Repatriated After Protests
Nigeria announced it will pursue compensation from South Africa for businesses and homes left behind by citizens who fled recent anti-migrant protests. More than 600 Nigerians have been repatriated and documentation of losses has begun. The two governments will discuss the claims…
Semaforworld12 days ago
Sub-Saharan Africa vehicle sales growth slowed in 2023 but EV purchases stayed robust
Overall vehicle sales in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to grow more slowly than previously forecast due to rising fuel costs from the Iran war. EV purchases should stay robust, with Chinese models priced the same as gasoline alternatives in most markets.
France 24world12 days agoUpdated
DR Congo Minister Says Rwanda Lacks Will to Implement 2025 Peace Deal
DR Congo communications minister Patrick Muyaya accused Rwanda of lacking the political will to carry out a US-brokered peace agreement signed in 2025. Rwandan officials countered that Kinshasa has not met its own obligations under the deal.
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espn.co.uksports13 days ago
Africa Cup of Nations Expansion to 28 Teams Rejected by Caf Committee
The Confederation of African Football executive committee voted down a proposal to expand the Africa Cup of Nations from 24 to 28 teams. The plan, put forward by president Patrice Motsepe in February, would have applied to the 2028 tournament.
winnipegfreepress.comworld13 days ago
DR Congo Bans Mass Gatherings in Kinshasa and Three Provinces After 47 New Ebola Cases
The government has banned mass gatherings in the capital and three other provinces to contain an Ebola outbreak that has reached 1,274 confirmed cases and 360 deaths. Opposition figures say the order is aimed at blocking a planned protest.
France 24world14 days ago
Rwandan Minister Says US Mediation in DR Congo Conflict Is Biased
Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe said in a France 24 interview that his country is disappointed by what he described as increasingly biased US mediation. He accused the United States of sanctioning Rwanda alone while accusing Kinshasa of failing to honor the 2025 Was…
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washingtonpost.comworld14 days ago
Ramaphosa Warns Against Violence at Anti-Immigration Protests as African Nations Evacuate Citizens
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged peaceful demonstrations ahead of nationwide protests planned for June 30. Several African governments began evacuating citizens amid fears of xenophobic attacks.
world14 days ago
Congo Ebola Cases Reach 1,274 With 360 Deaths
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo reported 1,274 confirmed cases of Bundibugyo Ebola, including 360 deaths. Recoveries nearly doubled in one week while treatment centers continue to admit dozens of patients daily.
espn.co.ukworld14 days ago
Cape Verde Tops Equaldex Ranking for LGBTQ+ Acceptance in Africa
Equaldex places the West African archipelago ahead of South Africa in its assessment of LGBTQ+ tolerance. Scenes from Mindelo show residents working openly without reported fear of reprisal.
citizen.co.zaworld14 days agoUpdated
South Africa Prepares for June 30 Protests as Migrants Depart Major Cities
Migrants are leaving Johannesburg and Durban before a June 30 deadline issued last week by anti-immigrant groups. Uganda is preparing to evacuate hundreds of its citizens. Police have stepped up patrols in migrant areas.
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France 24sports15 days ago
DR Congo Defeats Uzbekistan 3-1 to Reach World Cup Round of 32
DR Congo secured advancement with a 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan. The result brings nine of ten African teams into the knockout stage.
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world16 days ago
France Considers Reciprocal Measures After Burkina Faso Severs Ties
France is reviewing possible reciprocal steps following Burkina Faso's announcement that it has cut diplomatic links with its former colonial power. The move comes after years of deteriorating relations between the two countries.
Los Angeles Timespolitics16 days agoUpdated
Burkina Faso Severs Diplomatic Relations with France Effective Immediately
Burkina Faso's military government ended diplomatic ties with France on June 26, accusing the former colonial power of neo-colonial ambitions and support for subversive networks. France called the decision hostile and unfounded and said reciprocal measures are under review.
sabcnews.comworld17 days ago
DR Congo Files Case Against Rwanda at International Court of Justice
The Democratic Republic of Congo accuses Rwanda of treaty violations tied to eastern Congo operations. The ICJ will review demands for cessation and reparations.
Semaforworld17 days ago
U.S. to supply experimental Ebola drug to Congo for trial
The U.S. will provide an experimental drug for use in a clinical trial in the region. Officials initially limited the drug to American use but later expanded access for the trial.
diggers.newsworld17 days ago
Zambia Postpones RightsCon 2026 Citing National Values Alignment
The Zambian government postponed RightsCon 2026, scheduled to share a host city with the UNESCO World Press Freedom Day Global Conference in Lusaka. Access Now attributed the decision to foreign interference linked to Chinese diplomatic pressure over Taiwanese participation.
Semaforbusiness17 days ago
Dangote Refinery plans $4 billion pan-African IPO at $40 billion valuation by end of 2026
Dangote Refinery will seek a $40 billion valuation in the largest IPO ever attempted in Africa. The offering would match the total value of all new listings on Nigeria’s exchange in 2025. The refinery reached full capacity earlier this year and expanded exports amid regional dema…
jns.orgscience17 days ago
Study Estimates 70% Chance Ebola Reaches South Sudan
A modelling study published Thursday put the probability of Ebola spreading from the Democratic Republic of Congo into South Sudan at 70%. Researchers identified gaps in case management, contact tracing, and border surveillance as key vulnerabilities.
France 24world18 days ago
Africa CDC Head Says Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo Is Serious but Contained
The head of the Africa CDC described the Ebola outbreak in the DR Congo as serious but not out of control. At least 290 people have died, and response teams face access problems in displacement camps. He warned that the virus poses a global risk if not stopped at the source.
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abcnews.go.comworld18 days ago
Niger Withdraws From International Criminal Court
Niger formally left the International Criminal Court on June 23, becoming the third country to exit after Burundi and the Philippines. The government cited selective justice and said the court had been misused.
winnipegfreepress.comworld19 days ago
Accra Conference Produces 19-Point Framework for Slavery Reparations
A three-day meeting in Ghana last week yielded calls for formal apologies, debt relief and cultural restitution after a UN resolution on the slave trade. Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced three new international bodies to advance the agenda.
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themarketherald.com.auworld19 days ago
Tanzania Increases NCD Budget Share from 7 to 24 Percent as NCD Deaths Rise
Health Minister Mohamed Mchengerwa outlined policy changes and prevention priorities at the PEN-Plus Africa conference in Dar es Salaam. NCDs now account for 39 percent of deaths, up from less than 25 percent in the 1980s.
citizen.co.zaworld19 days ago
U.S. imposes visa restrictions on Tigray hardliners and their families
The United States on 23 June 2026 restricted visas for hardliners in the Tigray People's Liberation Front and their families. Tigray Democratic Solidarity Party official Almaz Gebretsadik welcomed the step and urged an end to forced recruitment and alliances with foreign actors.
jns.orgscience20 days ago
HHS Sends Monoclonal Antibody Doses for Ebola Clinical Trial in Africa
The Department of Health and Human Services has sent doses of the monoclonal antibody MBP-134 to support a clinical trial. The trial protocol is under review by authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda.
sabcnews.comworld20 days ago
South African Court Lets Lungu Family Bury Former Zambian President in Pretoria, Rejects Government Bid for Lusaka State Funeral
The Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein ruled Tuesday that Edgar Lungu's remains can stay in South Africa. The decision overturned an earlier high court order that would have allowed Zambia to repatriate the body for a state funeral.
Abc Newsworld20 days ago
South African Court Lets Lungu Family Keep Remains, Blocks Zambia's Repatriation Request
South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal ruled Tuesday that the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu retains custody of his remains. The decision overturned an earlier order that would have required handover to the Zambian government for repatriation.
thenation.compolitics21 days ago
IMF Africa Director Says Iran War Fallout Creates Difficult Moment for Region
The IMF's Africa director stated that the economic effects of the Iran war are creating a difficult moment for the region. He said Gulf energy production would take months to return to normal levels despite a current ceasefire.
Semaforworld21 days ago
Botswana Finalizes $100 Million Financing for 100-Megawatt Solar Plant to Export Power Regionally
Botswana obtained financing for its first large-scale solar plant. The Tati project will sell power regionally starting next year. South African banks assisted with the arrangements.
Semaforworld21 days ago
Zimbabwe Lithium Miners Request Extension on Concentrate Export Ban
Lithium miners in Zimbabwe asked the government for more time to build processing facilities before a January 2027 ban on concentrate exports. The request follows recent government measures including quotas and higher royalties on raw exports.
foxnews.comworld21 days ago
Namibian President Calls for Closer Economic Ties With Tanzania
Namibia's president urged stronger cooperation with Tanzania during a visit to a historic liberation site. The remarks focused on building economic independence for both nations and the wider region.
groundup.org.zaworld21 days ago
Lesotho opposition leader faces treason charge after South African police find no illegal camps
Tšepo Lipholo, leader of the Basotho Covenant Movement, faces a treason charge at the Maseru Magistrate Court. The charge was added after his July 2025 arrest on lesser counts.
Al Jazeerapolitics22 days agoUpdated
Ethiopia's Prosperity Party Wins 438 of 547 Seats in Parliamentary Election
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's party secured a parliamentary majority this month. The result allows the party to form the next government and positions Abiy to begin another term in early October.
winnipegfreepress.comworld23 days ago
African and Caribbean Leaders Issue Non-Binding Call for Apologies and Reparations at Ghana Conference
Delegates at the “Next Steps” conference in Accra called on former slave-trading nations to issue formal apologies and pursue reparatory justice following a March 2026 U.N. resolution.