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Fox Newsworld14 hrs ago
DRC and U.S. Sign Strategic Partnership for Critical Mineral Supply Chains
The Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States signed an agreement on December 4, 2025, to expand economic ties and secure mineral supplies. Foreign Minister Thérèse Kayikwamba Wagner said Kinshasa seeks multiple partners rather than competition with any single country.
techjuice.pkbusiness20 hrs ago
Amazon to Launch Satellite Internet Service in South Africa in 2027 via Herotel Partnership
Amazon announced a partnership with Herotel to introduce its Amazon Leo satellite internet in South Africa by 2027. The deal marks the company's first satellite internet agreement on the African continent and targets underserved rural areas.
Fox Newspolitics22 hrs ago
U.S. Exports to Sub-Saharan Africa Rose 23% to $22.6 Billion While USAID Funding Was Cut 83%
Fox News reported that nine of the 20 fastest-growing economies are in Africa after the Trump administration shifted focus from aid to trade. U.S. exports increased and 37 commercial deals closed for $25.67 billion.
sabcnews.comworld1 day ago
South Africa Presidency Rejects Isolation Claims at Union Buildings Briefing
Presidential Spokesperson Vincent Magwenya dismissed a two-month misinformation campaign during a 15 July 2026 media briefing. The statement highlighted ongoing diplomatic engagements across Africa and with France.
abcnews.go.comworld1 day ago
Congo Healthcare Workers Strike Briefly Over Pay and Ebola Conditions, Issue 48-Hour Deadline
Dozens of healthcare workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo walked off the job on Monday to protest unpaid wages and dangerous conditions while responding to an Ebola outbreak. They returned to work later the same day but set a 48-hour deadline for their demands.
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Semaforworld1 day ago
Study finds mining converted 190,000 hectares of African forest from 2001 to 2020
Researchers at the universities of Cambridge and Sheffield reported that each hectare of forest cleared for mines triggered an average of 34 additional hectares of loss. The multiplier reached 58 hectares in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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news.google.comworld1 day ago
Oxford University Starts Human Trials of Ebola Vaccine Targeting Bundibugyo Strain
The University of Oxford started trials of a vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola on July 15. The move comes as the virus spreads in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with nearly 2,000 infections reported since mid-May.
theconversation.comworld1 day ago
South Africa Drafts Rules Requiring State and Private Firms to Stockpile Up to 81 Days of Fuel
Draft rules would require state and private companies to stockpile up to 81 days of national fuel consumption. The proposal responds to import disruptions from the US-Iran conflict via the Strait of Hormuz.
theconversation.compolitics1 day ago
Sierra Leone drops treason charges against former President Koroma while convicted coup participants remain imprisoned
Sierra Leone's government has dropped treason and related charges against ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma on health grounds. The 72-year-old, living in exile in Nigeria since January 2024, denied any role in the November 2023 coup attempt. He may now return at a time of his choosi…
Abc Newsworld2 days ago
Malaria Vaccine Reduces Severe Illness in Cameroon but Fourth-Dose Coverage Remains Low
Cameroon recorded fewer malaria cases in 2025 after introducing the RTS,S vaccine. Health officials report improved coverage for the first three doses but note that only 25 percent of eligible children received the fourth dose. The World Health Organization states the booster is…
nypost.comscience2 days ago
Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo Outpaces Response Efforts
The World Health Organization said Tuesday that 80 percent of new cases come from unknown transmission chains. As of Monday, 1,926 infections and 702 deaths have been recorded across three provinces.
France 24world2 days ago
Second American Contracts Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo Outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that a second American has contracted Ebola while working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The patient, an employee of Samaritan’s Purse, has been treated in Ituri province since last Monday.
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The Independentworld2 days ago
Congo Ebola Outbreak Reaches Nearly 2,000 Cases and 700 Deaths Since Mid-May
The World Health Organization said the true number of cases is at least double the official tally. The outbreak declared May 15 has spread to Uganda and prompted expanded treatment capacity in Bunia.
Semaforworld2 days agoUpdated
Oxford University begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine
The University of Oxford has started an early-stage clinical trial of a vaccine targeting the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola. The trial will enroll 50 healthy adults to test safety and immune response.
winnipegfreepress.comworld4 days 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.
jurist.orgworld4 days 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.compolitics4 days 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.comworld5 days 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.compolitics5 days 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.comworld3 days 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.comworld6 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.comworld6 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.comworld7 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.combusiness7 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.
Nprscience7 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 Newsscience7 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.comworld7 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.
vanguardngr.comworld7 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.comworld9 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.orgworld9 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.combusiness9 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.comfinance10 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.comworld10 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.comworld11 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.comworld11 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.compolitics11 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.comworld13 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.
Semaforworld14 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.pkworld14 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.compolitics15 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.twworld15 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…
Semaforworld15 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 24world15 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.uksports16 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.comworld17 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 24world17 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.comworld17 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.
world18 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.ukworld18 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.zaworld17 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 24sports19 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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world19 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 Timespolitics19 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.comworld20 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.
Semaforworld20 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.newsworld20 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.
Semaforbusiness20 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.orgscience21 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 24world21 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.comworld22 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.