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upi.comState Department to cut visa-processing sites in Africa from nearly 50 to 20
The department will consolidate operations at 20 designated hubs across the continent. Non-hub posts will retain limited services for U.S. citizens and special cases. The change is scheduled to take effect in June.
upi.comKenya Court Halts U.S.-Backed Ebola Quarantine Center for American Citizens
Hundreds protested in Nanyuki on Monday against a planned Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base. A Kenyan court suspended the project after petitions cited infrastructure and safety concerns.
SemaforMusical Adaptation of The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Opens on London’s West End
A musical based on William Kamkwamba’s memoir opened in May 2026. The Royal Shakespeare Company produced the show about the Malawian engineer who built a windmill during the 2001 famine.
SemaforDR Congo Adds Lithium to Higher-Tax Strategic Minerals List
The Democratic Republic of Congo placed lithium in a higher 10% royalty bracket along with four other minerals. The move targets increased government revenue from mining operations in the southeastern region.
The IndependentSpiro Raises $215 Million to Expand Battery-Swap Electric Motorcycles in Africa
The African electric vehicle company announced the equity round on Monday. Institutional investors from Europe and Africa participated, including Denmark’s Impact Fund.
rte.ie43 Dead as Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Declared Public Health Emergency of International Concern
The World Health Organization reported five recoveries from the Bundibugyo strain during a visit to Bunia. The outbreak spanning DRC and Uganda has recorded 263 confirmed cases and 43 deaths.
rte.ieThree Experimental Ebola Vaccines Being Advanced in Central Africa
Aid agencies are moving ahead with three experimental vaccines targeting an Ebola strain spreading rapidly in central Africa, according to reporting from @business.
Abc NewsEthiopia Holds General Election With 50 Million Registered Voters
Polls opened Monday across Ethiopia as voters elect more than 500 House of Representatives members and local council seats. Results are expected the same day.
france24.comTunisian Foreign Minister Urges South Korean Firms to Expand in Africa
Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti said investments in Africa can diversify supply chains disrupted by tensions in the Middle East. He described Tunisia as a strategic gateway for South Korean companies seeking access to African, European, and Middle Eastern markets.
Brazil Rules Out Ebola in Two Travelers From Africa After Initial Tests
Health officials in Brazil are monitoring a 37-year-old man from the Democratic Republic of the Congo in Sao Paulo and a man from Uganda in Rio de Janeiro state after both showed symptoms consistent with viral infection.
StatItaly Investigates Suspected Ebola Case in Cagliari Hospital
A person showing symptoms consistent with Ebola was admitted to Santissima Trinità Hospital in Cagliari after returning from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Health authorities activated isolation protocols and arranged laboratory testing.
koreatimes.co.krSouth Korea Hosts Senior Officials from 50 African Nations for Preparatory Meeting Ahead of Ministerial Talks
Deputy Foreign Minister Chung Eui-hae and Ghana's Betty Osafo Mensah co-chaired the 2026 Korea-Africa Senior Officials' Meeting on May 31 to prepare for next week's foreign ministers gathering.
nbcnews.comU.N. World Food Programme reports funding shortfall and multiple crises
Cindy McCain, executive director of the U.N. World Food Programme, said the agency has received only half the funding needed for 2026. She described simultaneous emergencies in Congo, Sudan, Iran, and Gaza.
Los Angeles TimesDRC Reports 225 Confirmed Ebola Cases as It Battles 17th Outbreak
Congolese authorities reported 225 confirmed cases on Friday, nearly double the total recorded two days earlier. The Bundibugyo virus has spread to North Kivu and South Kivu provinces amid attacks on health teams.
New York PostCDC Expands Ebola Entry Screening to JFK Airport as Risk to U.S. Public Rated Low
New York City health officials started screening passengers at John F. Kennedy airport on Friday. The CDC order applies to travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.
rte.ieWHO Reports 10 Ebola Deaths and 1 Recovery in DRC
The World Health Organization reports a 30-50% death rate among confirmed cases and more than 1,000 total infections. Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus arrived in Kinshasa on Thursday to coordinate the response.
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.
theolivepress.esStudy 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.
news.sky.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.
nbcnews.comU.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.
espn.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.
BbcSouth Africa Protests Illegal Immigration; Ghana Repatriates Citizens
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.
finance.yahoo.comAfrica 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 Introduces 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.comEbola Cases, Deaths Rise in DRC as WHO Accelerates International Response
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.
SemaforSouth 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.
michaelwest.com.auEbola 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.
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.