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Africa

August 27, 2026

Africa to face six million health workers shortage by 2035, WHO warns

The World Health Organisation says Africa faces a projected shortage of more than six million health professionals by 2035.

DOCTORS
August 27, 2026

67 Nigerians evacuated from South Africa

A new batch of 67 Nigerians arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, via South African Airways on Wednesday night.

Nigerians alighting from Air Peace plane from South Africa.
August 26, 2026

CAR, DRC, Uganda, Congo, South Sudan commit to stop Bundibugyo Ebola spread

The countries made the agreement in Bangui, C.A.R., on Wednesday. 

briefing on the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak
August 26, 2026

WHO, health ministers endorse strategy to give African children ‘best start in life’

Mr Janabi said, “Every child born in Africa carries the promise of our future.”

WHO
August 26, 2026

Guinea-Bissau to vote on law to expand presidential powers

“The changes give the president absolute power under the new constitution, with no political opposition,” Mr De Barros said.

Guinea-Bissau
August 26, 2026

Namibian president urges unity in struggle for economic emancipation

Namibia’s natural resources to be used to improve the well-being of its citizens.

Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
August 26, 2026

Ghana rejects MTN’s GHS20 million offer to victims of xenophobic attack in South Africa

The ministry promised to present cost of evacuations to the public upon conclusion of the exercise.

memo by the ministry
August 26, 2026

Envoy tasks ECOWAS commanders on mission in upcoming Guinea-Bissau polls

Ms Ukaeje charged the officers to remain focused and prepare for the tasks ahead.

ECOWAS
August 26, 2026

Africa’s Great Green Wall restores over 20m hectares, says UN

UN deputy secretary-general Amina Mohammed says no less than 20 million hectares of land have been restored through the Africa Great Green Wall initiative.

Farmlands in Jigawa State
August 26, 2026

Bundibugyo Virus: CEPI says $185 million funding gap threatens vaccine access

CEPI has warned that a $185 million funding gap could undermine efforts to develop and ensure equitable access to vaccines against Bundibugyo virus.

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