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Burundi

June 18, 2026

Yakubu assumes duty as Nigeria’s ambassador to Qatar

Also on hand to welcome him was a delegation of 13 African ambassadors resident in Doha.

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May 4, 2026

Nigeria seeks harmonised data protection, privacy laws in Africa

He urged African countries to develop indigenous technologies to drive implementation of data protection laws.

The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC)
May 1, 2026

Africa CDC investigates unknown disease outbreak in Burundi

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention says it is investigating an unknown disease outbreak in Burundi, deploying experts to affected communities.

Burundian hospital with patients
April 16, 2026

Africa CDC raises alarm over strange illness in Burundi

Mr Boum said that a multisectoral rapid response team had been deployed.

Burundi
January 7, 2026

Nigerian travellers, others must pay $15,000 visa bond to enter U.S.: Trump Govt

The U.S. Department of State has mandated that Nigerians seeking a B1 or B2 visa post a bond of between $5,000 and $15,000.

Donald Trump
December 22, 2025

U.S. travel ban on Nigeria, 18 other countries takes effect on January 1, 2026

Mr Trump recently announced a travel ban on Nigeria and other countries.

President Donald Trump
July 16, 2025

 WHO commends Senegal for eliminating trachoma

Trachoma has been known in Senegal since the early 1900s.

World Health Organization
November 9, 2024

Kenya urges vigilance as mpox cases rise

Vaccines are expected in the country in December, as Kenya is one of five African nations set to receive 50,000 doses of the mpox vaccine under a WHO-led initiative.

Monkeypox
October 11, 2024

Africa’s mpox cases exceeded 38,000 with nearly 1000 deaths: CDC

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reported that the death toll from Africa’s recent monkeypox virus disease (mpox) outbreak has risen to 979

Monkeypox
October 11, 2024

Rwanda’s Marburg virus cases hit 58, with 13 deaths

The minister said Rwanda, in collaboration with the Africa CDC and other partners, was working hard to contain the Marburg virus.

Marburg virus