Friday, October 30, 2026

Africa

October 2, 2026

Ebola Outbreak: DRC death toll climbs above 4,000

The rising figures underscore the difficulties facing health authorities as they work to contain the Ebola outbreak.

Ebola Patients
October 1, 2026

Police apprehend three suspected kidnappers in Ghana

The police added that the suspects later contacted the victim’s family and demanded GH¢100,000 for his release.

Ghanian police officers
October 1, 2026

Uganda begins five-day nationwide free measles vaccination drive

Measles outbreaks have been confirmed in 20 districts, with 12 deaths recorded.

Uganda
October 1, 2026
Algeria
October 1, 2026

DR Congo: 5,000 civilians seeking refuge at UN bases amid fighting 

Mr Dujarric said peacekeepers provided emergency medical care to nine people.

DR Congo forces
October 1, 2026

School mourns as another Ugandan varsity student found dead

The university’s Nkrumah Hall confirmed the incident in a statement.

Kabuye Kevin Charles
October 1, 2026

Zimbabwean millionaire Wicknell Chivayo, wife killed in helicopter crash

His wife, Lucy, and four others were among the casualties when the aircraft crashed near Marondera on Wednesday.

Wicknell Chivayo
September 30, 2026
Somali police
September 30, 2026

Dangote to deliver $16 billion East Africa refinery in 40 months

According to Mr Dangote, the Kenyan refinery would be one of the fastest major projects undertaken by the group.

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September 30, 2026

Customs repatriate rescued baby gorilla to Congo

Bili was rescued in August 2023 by officers of the service during enforcement operations against wildlife trafficking.

Customs repatriate rescued baby gorilla to Congo